If you're trying to get ripped, then you probably already know the physical benefits of exercise. Working out can help you build muscle and tone your body, but did you know that it make also improve your mood as you get older? Researchers from Sweden have recently found the elderly people who stay active have a lower risk of depression.
"This study is one of the first to look at both how physical activity affects future depression and vice-versa, and how change in physical activity is associated with change in depression over time," said researcher Magnus Lindwall.
The scientists also set out to determine what motivates older people to exercise, so that more effective workout programs can be created for this population. They found that elderly people who felt self-motivated were more likely to stay active and be less depressed.
This suggests that the programs to encourage older people to exercise should remind them that no one can control what their fitness level is except for them.
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