10 Tips for active seniors

Regular exercise can keep you fit and help you stay independent as you age. Other benefits may include faster recovery from illness, reduce the risk of chronic disease and better management of existing medical problems, such as osteoarthritis.... this means that we must believe in good health recovery

Here are some tips to stay active in your senior years.
 

1. Choose activities that you find interesting and easy to manage. You are more likely to stick to an exercise routine if it's fun.

2. Check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine. Some activities may not be suitable if you have been sedentary for a long time or who suffer from obesity and chronic diseases.

3. Start slowly and aim for small improvements. Be guided by your doctor how long and how often to exercise. Keep track of your progress in a training diary for extra motivation.

4. Make exercise a social activity. Invite your friends along and sign up for a class so that you can meet new people while getting fit.

5. Improve your flexibility. Suggestions include yoga, stretching exercises, bowls or dance.

6. Build muscle tissue with strength training. For example, you could lift weights or perform a modified form of gymnastics.

7. Take care of your bones. Weight-bearing exercise can reduce your risk of bone loss and osteoporosis as you age.

8. Improve your heart and the shape of fitness lung. Choose moderate exercise for maximum benefit. In general, the objective of the activity means you're breathing hard, but are not left feeling breathless.

9. Reduce your risk of falls. Include balance and coordination exercises in your exercise routine every week. Good options include tai chi, balancing on one leg and heel to toe stands.

10. Build exercise into your daily routine. Walk in stores or bus, spend more time in the garden or offer to walk a neighbor's dog.