If you are someone who is already physically active before you reached 50, then that is good for you because you would not need to struggle too much. However, if you`re not that active before then rest assured, it is not yet too late to start exercising and get fit.
There are actually a lot of benefits associated to exercising when you are already over 50. Aside from helping you lose weight and maintaining a fit and fab figure, regular activities can also help in taming menopausal symptoms such as sleep issues, joint pains, hot flashes, and some other issues.
Proper exercise at 50 is very essential because it helps you prevent the development of certain diseases associated with aging, including heart disease, osteoporosis, and diabetes. It gives you full control over your weight and helps you melt belly fast. Regular physical activity can also greatly enhance your level of energy. It is also the key to maintaining an excellent emotional and mental state.
It prevents the difficulties associated to aging that is often cause by an inactive lifestyle. Just make sure that before you do certain exercises, you need to consult your doctor first and find out if you`re at risk of developing heart disease caused by certain factors, like high blood pressure, family history, or high cholesterol level.
Having said all these, it is still never too late to do exercises to lose weight or even just to maintain optimum health.
Here are some tips that may help you achieve your goals and to make the activities more beneficial for you:
1. Go for a well-rounded activity.
One way to ensure that you are receiving a well-rounded fitness routine is to ensure that it contains three vital elements: which are stretching, strength training, and aerobic activity.
Stretching needs to be incorporated into your routines because it will help you warm up while building the flexibility of your joints. It also works in minimizing your risk of suffering from too much strain or dealing with an injury.
Strength training is also crucial in building and retaining muscle density while reducing your risk of experiencing back injury. You can begin with simple hand weights, do some reps, which is enough to strengthen posture and improve your strength.
Aerobic exercise is also advisable to commit to doing at least 20-minute,3-4 times a day every week. Some examples of these aerobic exercises that you can safely do are swimming, walking, or jogging.
2. Add Variations
Instead of sticking to same routines over and over again, you may want to change it up every once in a while. While there are exercises designed for seniors you can still incorporate some strenuous forms of activities if you feel like you`re capable of doing them safely. You can add certain physical activities like golf, gardening, hiking, and brisk walking with your dog in your routines just for some variations.
3. Challenge Yourself
Make it a point to challenge yourself, too, especially if you start getting used to your workouts in the sense that they are already too comfortable for you. It`s possible to challenge yourself by increasing the intensity, number of reps or sets, or incorporating a more rigorous activity that will help get your heart pumping.
4. Listen to your Body
Since that you are already in your 50, you might experience some limitations in the way you handle your exercises. some challenges that you might encounter when exercising are joint problems, back pain, and arthritis. That is why it is very important to listen to your body when doing your routines. If you already feel some discomfort and pain, then you may want to stop the exercise right away. It is also advisable to regularly consult your doctor regarding the best exercises for you.
5. Take it Easy
You have to take it easy, especially if you are just starting out on exercise routines. Also, being out of shape might cause you to get discouraged at the beginning of your journey. It would be best to commit to starting out with small and easy to achieve goals. It could be simply walking only for several days a week, 20 to 30 minutes each time. Once you get used to the routine you can slowly incorporate other exercises that are safe for your age.
By following all the above mentioned tips, you will have a higher chance of staying fit and fab at 50 through using the right exercises.
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Hi Hanna,
I love that you are encouraging older women to live more active lives, and not just giving them information, but also informing them to balance their exercise routine. You also help them understand the importance of knowing your body, when it should rest, and when to challenge it to do a little more in a workout. Thank you for helping people understand the importance of having an active life. 🙂
Thank you KB! This is definitely the goal of this website. To encourage them to live a healthy and happy life so that we can be more efficient to their families, friends, and the community.