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Senior Fitness Tips

Quick Steps to Start Your Senior Fitness Plan

Do you consider yourself a senior and want to get or stay fit?  Fitness at any age for many people is a struggle while others seem to breeze their way to a healthier body.  Trust me; these people don’t actually just breeze through it.  Everyone from teens to seniors need to think about it and take action in order to get fit and stay fit. 

As we age there are more hurdles for us to jump over in order to get fit.  Our bones are getting weaker, our joints ache more and our metabolism has slowed way down.  I don’t know about you, but when I hit 40 (which I denied for a whole year) I started noticing some changes and knew it was time to make some lifestyle changes. If you are like me and are starting to feel some effects of aging, then use these tips to get you started. 


Senior Fitness Tip #1

Know Your Limits

seniors exercising Before you dive right into any exercise routine, change your eating habits or any life style changes make sure you know rather you have limitations.  If you are not sure what these may be, check with your doctor.  If you have health risks these may limit your choices for your workouts and/or your food selections.

Seeing your doctor before starting any exercise is always sound advice but is not always followed.  There is no set age or circumstance that dictates if/when you should see a doctor before exercise.  However experts suggest you talk to your doctor before starting a fitness routine if any of the following apply;

bullet You have had a heart attack.
bullet You have heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.
bullet You have asthma, arthritis, osteoporosis or diabetes.
bullet You have pain in your chest, joints or muscles during physical activity.
bullet You have had joint replacement surgery, have an untreated joint or muscle injury or persistent symptoms after a joint or muscle injury.
bullet You have a loss of balance, dizziness or loss of consciousness.
bullet You are currently taking medication for a chronic condition.
bullet You are pregnant.



Additionally, if you are just unsure of your health status, consult with your doctor. In addition to the above, the American College of Sports Medicine also recommends you see or talk to your doctor if two or more of the following apply;

bullet You're a man older than age 45 or a woman older than age 55.
bullet You have a family history of heart disease before age 55.
bullet You have high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
bullet You smoke or you quit smoking in the past six months.
bullet You're overweight or obese.




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Helpful Resources for Senior Fitness

National Institute of Health - Senior Fitness and Health

USA.gov - Health for Seniors

Mayo Clinic - Healthy Aging

Healthandage.com - Health and Age




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