How Do I Make Fitness Part of My Lifestyle Over Age 50?

Staying fit has never been a piece of cake to anyone. Whether you are a 30-year-old motivated person, or a senior citizen, the road you travel to stay fit is never an easy one. However, when you are young, so is your motivation.

As you near 50, you somehow lose motivation, but that is not what staying fit is about. They say, age is just a number, and this is exactly how you should think about when you keep a fitness regime in your mind. When you are already 50, changing your lifestyle will not be something very easy to do. However, better late than never. Here is a list of things you could do to modify your lifestyle and increase your lifespan.

Use Stairs

The easiest and most convenient exercise is to take the stairs whenever you can. Taking stairs can cut down on your cholesterol level a great deal. Climb up to 55 flights in a week to increase your life expectancy by 15%.

Ellipticals and indoor exercise bikes

Elliptical or indoor exercise bikes are an excellent way to stay fit.  You could become more fit and lose some weight in a couple of months by using an these fitness machines about two to three times a week.

Run a mile

You might think that your knees wouldn’t allow this. However, if they do, running a mile decreases your risk of getting a heart disease up to thirty percent.

Push ups

Here is no better exercise than push ups even at age 50 or over. It uses all of your body, from your arms and chest to your abdomen and legs. As you age, your risk of falls which ultimately leads to fractures can increase.  Consider doing push ups  to help you with staying fit as you continue to age and to assist in keeping you healthy.

How often should you exercise?

When you are  over 50 exercising on a daily basis is not recommended. The reason for this is simple. Your body cannot be as competent as that of a younger one. Therefore, it will take more time to adapt to the new routine. To make the best of your fitness plan, you should exercise not more than four times in a week, and for at least 25 minutes.

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