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Ivan Saavedra

Exercise Physiologist with Baptist Health South Florida

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Hydration and the Elderly

Water is probably the most important and essential nutrient, because the majority of people body is made up for water, affirms Ivan Saavedra, Exercise Physiologist with Baptist Health South Florida. Ivan Saavedra, Exercise Physiologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains when people exercise, they have a metabolism and chemical reactions are taken place in their body and they sweat. Water needs to be replaced. The expert recommends drinking a gallon of water if someone is very physically active. Angie Placeres, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, doesn’t recommend consuming dry fruits, because they have a lot of sugar.

Exercise Tips for Seniors

Ivan Saavedra, Exercise Physiologist with Baptist Health South Florida, advises seniors to start moving, because when someone is sedentary, he doesn’t purifying himself and doesn’t create. He recommends people to do something they like. Simply things such as walking, because it is very beneficial for life. The expert affirms people can start walking in groups because it is funnier.

Exercise Recommendations of Older Adults

If someone has access to a gym, Ivan Saavedra, Exercise Physiologist with Baptist Health South Florida, recommends doing different kinds of cardiovascular equipment such as elliptical, rowing machine and treadmill. She includes functional movements like low-skill, gross motor movements, squats, lunges and push-ups, among others. Angie Placeres, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, considers organization as important piece to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Health & Aging: Nutrition and Exercise

The body does change as people age affirms Angie Placeres, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, who recommends trying to avoid chronic disease with healthy habits. Diabetes, hypertension and heart diseases are impacted by nutrition, she affirms. When someone eats right food, he is including antioxidants which are helpful to prevent different diseases. Ivan Saavedra, Exercise Physiologist with Baptist Health South Florida, says for older people it’s important to continue to move, because with aging the levels of oxygen decrease and people usually slow down.

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