Seniors fitness tips

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It’s highly important to stay physically active, especially when we get older. You may have not thought of all the benefits exercise has to offer for your senior years! Being physically active can help you lose and maintain a healthy weight, but it can also improve your mobility, coordination and balance, which are very important factors for seniors in preventing falls!

Strength training for older adults

It’s also important to have a strength training routine in place. It doesn’t have to be anything complicated or too strenuous. Simple chair squats, wall push ups and calf raises can be great way to get started! Strength training can help older adults to improve their bone density and blood pressure plus it can reduce the risk of diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease and reduce the symptoms of arthritis.

Check before starting out

No matter your age, exercise can help you to be more energized, help manage stress and relieve pains and aches. It’s never too late to get started! Just make sure to check with your GP before you start a new fitness regime or if you’re new to exercise altogether. You can also get the help of a Personal Trainer to make sure you are performing the right exercises with a good technique to prevent any injuries and get the most benefits out of your new training program.

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