Maintaining active fitness gets increasingly important as you grow older. Check out our top tips here to ensure you stay healthier and younger looking for longer!
- Lower impact sports are best for minimising the impact on joints and ligaments. Swimming is a great sport for older people or people recovering from injury. Other low impact activities include stretching (yoga and tai-chi), cycling and walking.
- Make sure your active fitness program lasts for at least 20 minutes a day. Research has shown that exercising for less than 20 minutes at a time doesn't give your body a chance to adapt and get the most benefit from your efforts.
- Active fitness requires a healthy balance of diet, aerobic and strength building exercises. Be sure to match your routine with improvements in your diet. Consult a dietician if necessary.
- Work out with a friend and establish a routine. Having someone to train with is vitally important as they will be able to motivate you and vice versa. A routine is especially important.
- Set goals and track your progress. Maintaining motivation will only be possible if you see results. Setting weight loss goals or performance goals will help immeasurably.