Two things I would do to age with a little more grace?
Lifting weights two to three times per week has been found to help improve bone density and muscle mass. Stock image.
As we age, it is common for us to start experiencing the effects of aging and these can differ person to person.
What I see a lot in clinic and through observing the general population?
I see people become less active as they get older, they are often told or tell themselves that they need to slow down and remember their age.
Others believe they are doing more harm than good by increasing their efforts to move more and develop their exercise tolerance.
In this article I hope to offer some advice on this topic by highlighting two things I would do if I wanted to make the most of life as I age and understand what my body is truly capable of.
The hard truth that people are slowly starting to accept is that as we age we start to see a reduction in bone density and lean muscle mass.
Alongside the normal age-related changes such as arthritis - this can be the perfect storm for pain and dysfunction to become a problem.
The good news is that lifting weights two to three times per week has been found to help overcome this by improving your bone density and muscle mass, while helping you to build strength and resilience in your body, to better manage the stressors that life throws your way.
This goes without saying - but daily movement is what is going to help you stay active in your later years. Making an excuse to get out and about, walk with friends or take yourself out for a coffee and a walk.
Maybe invest in a bike for at home and aim to get 15 to 30 minutes per day on the days you are falling behind.
It is a very straight-forward concept with very valuable rewards. Make an excuse to move your body for at least 30 to 60 minutes per day, remembering that motion is lotion.
Tasks that require you to exert yourself and may seem challenging in the moment are not to be seen as unsafe as you age.
Like everything in life, moderation is key.
Little but often efforts each day are what keeps you strong and functional by challenging your body to do more.
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Lastly, I would also like to clarify that I am not a registered dietician.
All advice disclosed here is simply advisory based on my qualifications as a fitness professional and personal experience and knowledge gained working with individuals and helping them reach their goals.
The advice given is not designed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician.
Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health.
I hope someone out there found some of this information useful here, just some food for thought.
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