Exercise, yoga, stretching, and other various types of exercises like aerobics, cardio, etc. play an important role in your overall health and wellness. All ages can do various strengthening exercises. After the age of 50, if you wish to look fit and healthy, there are various ways you can remain fit. If you’re starting your exercise after the 50s, you need to be very careful about it. Initially, you should go for moderate exercise and gradually you can increase all kinds of fitness-related exercise. Beginning an exercise routine in the 50s is quite scary also. Even at this age, you can achieve better fitness health, using a few tricks. Here we look at a few tricks to look fit and healthy after 50.
** Regular slow and steady exercise will help you maintain functional independence and improve your quality of life.
** Most importantly before starting exercise after 50, first assess your physical fitness. Certain medical or physical is required to start the physical exercise.
** With the help of a physician, first make certain adjustments to your exercise routine.
** Start with the activities, that are enjoyable and familiar, like cycling, walking, dancing, aerobics, hiking, swimming, etc.
** Have nutritious food and always be hydrated when you are doing various types of exercises.
** For fitness recovery find a modality that will work for you, like foam rolling, massage, heat, or cold therapy.
** You can gradually start doing physical exercises along with yoga, pilates, and tai chi.
** Along with exercises, make sure you include stretching and mobility exercises. It will help you in gaining flexibility.
** After a few periods you can start resistance training as well as lightweight exercises.
** Take rest in between those exercises and if possible you can go for a few heavy exercises using weights and pulleys. Keep increasing intensity and surely all those tricks will help you gain fitness and better health at the age of 50.