How to Stay Active in Later Life

There are plenty of ways you can stay active, for those of you in your later years. Prove yourself and be an inspiration to everyone around you. Don’t stop doing the things that you love as you start to get older. There are plenty of benefits and there’s no reason to quit.

Benefits of Staying Active

Staying active can improve your mood. It’s proven that people who exercise more have more energy and feel more centered. It can also help raise your self-esteem and confidence. Why not set a goal? If you’re a runner, book a half-marathon. This will help to motivate you and when you’ve completed the training you’ll get a real sense of achievement. 

Relax and destress. Exercise is first on the list of recommendations for anyone who’s looking to reduce their stress. Take some time for yourself. Go out walking or running in the countryside which will bring you some perspective and help you to clear your mind. Consider even going off the grid so switch of your phone for a few hours. Once you’ve had a quick time out, coming back to your family and friends will be much easier to deal with.  

The more active you are the more energy you will have for longer. You will be a lot stronger for years to come and can spend more time traveling, with your family and carrying on with sports and hobbies. 

Ways to Stay Active

If you are already active, it’ll be beneficial to keep it up. If you’re into body building and weights, have a look at some advice online for senior powerlifting. Resistance training can help maintain muscle mass and bone density. As long as you follow certain precautions, to protect your back and balance, there’s no reason why not to get into powerlifting. 

Whatever your age, it’s vital that you get in enough cardio. If you’re active already, it’s recommendable to do 75 minutes of vigorous cardio a week. An easy way to fit this in is with five 30 minute sessions. Things that fit into this category include team sports, running, dancing and brisk walking. You can find more information online on the physical guidelines. 

Doing exercises to help improve your strength, balance and, flexibility will keep you confident on your feet for years longer. Why not try out activities to focus on these areas? Tai chi and yoga are fantastic for all-round strengthening and balance exercises. There are plenty of video tutorials available online. 

Why not go to a dance class? This can be a fun new hobby to try out with your partner, or if not it’s a great way to meet people. There are many health benefits as well. It works as a good cardio option. 

Another interesting point to remember is that you don’t necessarily have to enjoy it all the time. Exercise is tiring sometimes but necessary. It will give you the opportunity to stay active with your family and friends for as long as possible.