Senior Citizen Exercises With as little as 30 minutes per day, you can stay fit and feel younger too! A variety of low-impact physical activity can be incorporated into anyone’s daily routine. In this article, Baywoods of Annapolis takes a look at some of the most common and innovative ways seniors can stay fit! According to the National Institute on Aging, “exercise and physical activity… can help prevent diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic conditions affecting older adults.” Below we’ve listed the four main types of exercise and physical activity that are recommended for seniors. Many of these can be done from the comfort of your own living room! As always, check with your physician before starting any exercise program. Ok, here we go! Endurance exercise is aimed at increasing your endurance through low impact activities that make you breathe faster, speed up your heart rate, and burn off calories. These kinds of activities may include brisk walking or jogging, dancing, tennis, and more! Strength training is vital to preserving muscle mass, controlling weight, reduces the risk of osteoporosis, and decreases injury risk. You can begin strength training right at home with light weights, resistance bands, or by using your
