Read here the most important thing people over 60 should do to maintain good health and stay active as they age.
Older adults must do 150 minutes of moderate activity every week to improve their quality of life, Fitness Buffhq says.
Or, they can do 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week. According to the journal Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, the most important thing is to not sit for prolonged periods or lead a sedentary lifestyle. Every person, including elderly people, should aim to break long sitting periods by doing some physical movements in between – maybe some light exercises.
But watch out for any activity – it should be appropriate to your physical conditions – say researchers from the University of Cambridge, UK.
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Remember, when you are over 60 years old and cut back your exercise time, you compromise your quality of life. The same fate befalls those people who prefer reading and watching television – in other words, the sedentary people.
Exercising in old age is very beneficial because it increases heart rate and cuts down the risk of several diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer.
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The bonus points are:
(i) More physical activity reduces pain in common conditions such as osteoarthritis because it improves flexibility and increases muscle strength.
(ii) Staying active as you age not only fights off anxiety and depression but also helps elderly people continue to take care of themselves.
Fitness – American Heart Association
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About Author: Renu Bakshi, AKA Fitness Buffhq, is ISSA Certified Elite Trainer. He
passed Personal Fitness Trainer Course, Nutrition Health Coach course & Specialist Exercise Therapy course from ISSA, USA obtaining + 97% marks. He shares his experience and knowledge about nutrition and effective workouts to get you in the best shape of your life, no matter how old you may be. The author says, ” Age is just a number!”
