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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.

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