Staying active during old age is crucial for maintaining a healthy weight and overall well-being. When it comes to making sure that you can still feel strong and healthy later in your life, you’ll do well to consider incorporating different types of exercises into your routine, as early on as possible:
- For
cardiovascular health, activities like walking, swimming, and cycling are
some of the most beneficial. Aim for at least 150 minutes of
moderate-intensity walking per week or engage in other low-impact
exercises like swimming or cycling.
- To
maintain muscle strength, include bodyweight exercises such as squats,
lunges, and push-ups, or use resistance bands and light weights for
resistance training. Focus on different muscle groups throughout the week.
- Improve
flexibility, balance, and muscle tone with activities like yoga and tai
chi. These exercises also offer mental relaxation and mindfulness
benefits.
- Think
about incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) by including
short bursts of intense activity followed by periods of rest. Activities
like jumping jacks or quick sprints can also be included for best results.
- Functional exercises, such as gardening, lifting groceries, or daily activities that mimic real-life movements, will contribute to overall functional fitness just as much as targeted exercise practices.
If you want to make sure your workouts yield the results you
want, it may be a good idea to also engage in low-impact cardio exercises like
elliptical training or stationary rowing for cardiovascular benefits without
putting excessive stress on the joints.
For more ways to improve your health, talk to the specialists at AMOS Of Colorado.
