Staying on top of your health at any age is critical, but after your 50s, you need to take extra care so that you can have the ability to enjoy the everyday activities that you love
What to focus on?
While getting any form of activity can be beneficial to your health, there are certain things and areas to focus on as you get older
Strengthen Muscle
Strength training is extremely important because muscle mass can be lost as you age, and having lean muscle can help you burn fat more easily.
Get Your Heart Pumping
Another crucial component of being active is getting your heartbeat and breathing up. Aerobic exercise will not only help with weight loss, but it also helps you to keep your heart and lungs healthy.
Keep Limber
Flexibility is vital to healthier muscles, improving balance, and eliminating joint pain.
Prevent injuries by knowing your limits
Keep from becoming bored by switching it up
Always warm-up and cool down to lessen stress
Consider being a part of a group so you can engage with others
Go in knowing it is a lifelong commitment
Choose exercises that make you feel better
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