3 Fitness Tips for Better Health in Old Age

Recent studies show that we are all living longer. The bad news is many of us will be living with health issues.But not if you incorporate these steps

09:45 01 October 2015

Walk more

It’s perhaps better than running. It’s low impact, low stress, easy to incorporate into your fitness regime, and research studies have associated it to everything from a decreased possibility of stroke to improved heart health. Those health columns recommending getting off the Tube early might seem a bit ridiculous- why would you deliberately takea longer route to work?- However even a little bit does a great deal of help. Ten thousand steps a day, which is slightly more than two miles, is a good way to start. Find out a way to achieve that feat.

The Wall Plank

You have always hunched forward- whether over your desk, phone or laptop- are giving you a bad form and tightening your muscles. Fix it with a simple exercise you can do in the time it takes to prepare a instant coffee; without crawling on the ground or getting your palms sweaty. To do this plank exercise, back your feet a couple of feet away from the wall and lean back against it. Press off the walls with your elbows hands and bring your thumbs close to your chest. Hold it for 5 seconds, rest a bit and do again.

It’s time to build some strength

 

Running is a good exercise but it is not enough. Strength building exercises are known to make your bones stronger, lessen the risk of osteoporosis and reduce your chances of getting dementia. To start with push-up and pull-up exercises is a good idea, and you can actually do a few while you listen to music or watch TV. Try to do a few reps every minute for 5 minutes- or, if time’s an issue, one set to failure is a good option.