Title: Fitness For Older Adults And Benefits Of Exercising In Old Age
Headings: Senior Fitness – What And When To Exercise?
Senior Fitness – What And When To Exercise?
Is It Safe For You To Exercise In Your Old Age?
Fitness For Older Adults And Benefits Of Exercising In Old Age
What If You Have Been Physically Inactive For Long?
Aerobic Endurance
Strength Training
Balance
Flexibility

Content: After just six weeks of regular aerobic workout, you should feel remarkably more comfortable while exercising and going about your day-to-day activities. The older adults should start with low-impact aerobic activities, such as walking, cycling, swimming, and water aerobics. They can also incorporate following into their exercise regime: (i) Tai chi
(ii) Any type of dancing (Line, Square, Ballroom, etc.) If you’re of age 65 or older, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend doing at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week — or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity. Tip: You can increase the intensity, frequency and time gradually. Read here for Cardio Exercising Tips For Older Adults
Strength Training
Even small improvements to your muscles strength can have a big impact on your day-to-day life activities. Carrying groceries, climbing stairs, and getting up out of a chair all require muscle strength. If you’re 65 or older, the CDC recommends doing strength-training exercises for at least twice a week.