Keeping Active After 60
Staying active after 60 is one of the best ways to maintain health, energy, and independence. It not only benefits you physically but also enhances mental well-being and social connections. Whether you’re a seasoned fitness enthusiast or just beginning your journey, it’s never too late to embrace an active lifestyle.
The benefits after 60 are:
- – Improved heart health reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
- – Improved strength and flexibility, helping to maintain balance and mobility, also reducing the risk of falls.
- – Better mental health as exercise helps to release endorphins that combat stress, anxiety, and depression.
- – Enhanced cognitive function as exercise promotes brain health and may lower the risk of dementia.
- – Helps with maintaining a healthy weight.
The best way is to start small and progress gradually, focusing on ways you change your nutritional intake and physical activity levels. Prioritise consistency over intensity. Exercising and stretching will help you to make better, healthier lifestyle choices and also grow in your social surroundings. Ensure to warm up and cool down efficiently and drink plenty of water before, during and after exercise. Eat a very nutritional, well-balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains to fuel activity. Set little and long term goals and celebrate every victory, even the small ones!
We have many members who are in their 60’s and love coming to our sessions at our gym in Basingstoke. So if your looking for change, support and are ready to get active again then contact us today admin@fitnessflex.co.uk at our gym in Basingstoke and book your FREE session with us today!