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Get Moving: An Older Adult’s Guide To Exercise, Part 1

Movement and exercise are key to a happy mind and healthy body, especially for older adults. In addition to maintaining heart health, a fitness routine can help circulation, mental health, lung health, bone density, muscle mass, and many other factors.

Even if you know the benefits of staying active, it can be difficult to get started. This two-part series will explore how to find the right fitness routine for you and how to safely exercise as an older adult.

Finding The Right Fitness Routine For You
Every body is different, and this means not everyone will benefit from the same types of exercises. Whether you are just getting started or are trying to get back into working out, there are ways to find both motivation and exercises that you enjoy.

How can I find motivation to exercise?
One of the best ways to find motivation to get moving is to find a fitness class or routine that you love. Whether walking through the park with a friend, attending yoga classes, or swimming laps, find what makes you happy and stick with it. And when you are dragging your feet, remember how wonderful you will feel after.

What are some exercise options?
The following are some suggestions of types of fitness exercises that could work for older adults:

If you are not sure which fitness is best for you, work with your doctor and a trainer to find your ideal program.

How can I plan for specific health concerns?
The best part about personal fitness is that it lives up to its name. It’s totally personal. If you have a specific health condition, you don’t need to let it hold you back. You just need to learn to work around it. Talk to your doctor about modifying your fitness routine to accommodate for your condition.

Quality health insurance policies and preventative care measures can help older adults live vibrant lives for many years to come. In the next part of this series, we will explore ways to make your workouts as safe as possible.

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