Many people get exercise wrong the older they get. Why? Because they often stop altogether. This is one of the worst things you can do to your body, especially at a time when exercise is needed more than ever.

The aging process hastens breakdown of muscle and connective tissue, and leave you immobile if you sit there and do nothing about it.

Already over 50? No problem, you can still take matters into hand now and prevent an unfortunate outcome. Read on to discover what exercises you should be incorporating into your fitness plan.

Aerobics

Aerobics, also known as cardio or cardiovascular exercise, is important at any point of life, but even more so as we get older. Aerobic exercise plays an important part in maintaining the health of various organ systems, including the heart, lungs and brain. Continue reading →

Comedian, George Burns, said at 100 years of age, “If I knew I was going to live this long, I’d have taken better care of myself.”

Many people will live to a ripe old age no matter how badly they take care of themselves strictly because of good genes.

But, the benefits of exercising well into your senior years can determine the quality of life you enjoy – or not.

As you age, muscle mass decreases to the tune of about three to five percent per decade after you’re forty years of age.

Since muscles keep us fit and strong and helps to burn calories and maintain weight, serious problems could develop if you let your muscles deteriorate. Continue reading →