Physical activity is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle no matter what age you are but becomes even more important as a senior.
Regular exercise improves both physical and mental health, lowering your risk for almost every chronic illness that strikes in old age and slowing the process of mental decline.
Have you tried any of these four low-impact exercises for seniors yet?
One of the low-impact exercises mentioned in the link above is, yoga. Yoga is a great exercise for seniors as you can do it on your own at home, outside on the grass or anywhere you want!
Now that spring is upon us, find out if your community offers a yoga class in the health center and ask if you can move the class outside a couple times a week to spend some time outside. Morning yoga is a great way to wake up the body and loosen muscles with some guided stretching, and it’s also a good time of day to avoid the worst of the heat.
Find out why this is a great exercise for seniors with these 10 yoga benefits below:
- Improves flexibility
- Strengthens core muscles
- Calms the mind
- Improves balance
- Low-impact to reduce strain on your body
- Relieves pain
- Empowers you
- Strengthens your bones (AARP)
- Reduces anxiety
- Encourages mindfulness
Do any of these benefits fit something you want to work on in the months to come? If so, try out yoga.
It’s never too late to start working on your physical fitness. The key is adapting your fitness routine to the limitations of your body at any given age, as well as to the conditions of the current season.
If you’re thinking you’re not even sure how to get started exercising, read this article about how to start an exercise routine over the age of 60.
