Keeping Fit Over 60

Research over the years clearly shows that exercise helps people of all ages, not only young people but also seniors - nothing new in that, but often getting motivated and being frequently active if you’re over 60 is a problem for some people and there are many excuses of not to exercise.

Anyone can be fit and healthy, at any age or income level - all it takes is the will to start. The best way to inspire change is to create it in yourself first and then setting the example for others - the word will spread, count on it.

A good way to get motivated is to start a walking, swimming or exercising program with a friend or family member, that way you’ll be able to keep each other motivated and inspired along the way.

Here are a few other ideas from around the online fitness community:

Fitness Mantra Weekend: Mild Exercise Could Cure Tiredness And Fatigue

Exercise a little: Couch potatoes who complain they are tired all the time have an easy solution — a little light exercise. Glamorous mature celebrities spark over-50s anorexia: It’s a disease generally associated with teens and young …

5 Hilarious Excuses for Not Exercising

However, it got me thinking about the excuses some people use to avoid exercise. There are literally so many that I could probably use what I have heard to start a new ‘Exercise Excuses Blog’. A lot of the excuses people use are pretty …

Keeping Fit Over 50s

“Most importantly, these activities have been adapted to provide an overall gentle workout specifically for the over 50s.” says Ashley. “As well as exercise classes, we have the usual range of games such as badminton, boccia, …

Protein, Resistance Training Prescribed for Over-50s

Rather than eating more food, the researchers say older people should focus on eating a higher proportion of protein, which, along with exercise, could reduce the loss of muscle over time. Hormone replacement therapy might help, too, …

Exercise for the over 50s

Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty of room at each side. With a 5-lb potato sack in each hand, extend your arms straight out from your sides and hold them there as long as you can. Try to reach a full …

Yoga gives over 50s new lease of life

Yoga is harder to do when you’re older but it can still be done, and this class is geared to the over 50s. It’s an enjoyable form of exercise.” Jeanette Moran (60), of Radcliffe, said: “It keeps me fit and supple. …

Don’t give up hope if you’re over 60 and have lost some of your strength, mobility and flexibility. The body can be enormously forgiving and if you’re interested in your physical fitness, then start by practicing the kind of flexibility that brings balance, grace of movement, proper posture, comfort, well-being, and not least freedom from pain.

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