Posted on 11/21/2024 12:26:35 PM PST by ChicagoConservative27
Hitting the half-century mark is much more than a milestone birthday; it's a testament to your resilience, wisdom, and perseverance. But turning the big 5-0 also means transformations for your body, like a slower metabolism and loss of muscle and strength, which is unfortunate since muscular strength is an essential component of healthy aging. Physical activity is an excellent way to combat the woes that come with growing older, and we're here with 10 active hobbies and exercises for women over 50 to live longer. The best part? You'll likely enjoy doing them!
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No Floor Pilates...??? I hate Yoga.
Planks, squats, pushups ... and then MOVE. Stationary bike or long brisk walks. You don't need to go crazy. Just do a few things a day, every day. Don't stop moving or using your muscles.
I've seen plenty of oldsters who did nothing to keep muscle atrophy at bay and it's not pretty - falling down, broken bones, bedridden, then being feeble and dying - not to mention being fat.
I eat whatever the hell I want ... but only a couple bites. And that's satisfying enough.
Come on, Freepers. Stay strong and fit. We need you around to fight the good fight!
Heck, I think raking leaves with a rake is a decent workout too. At least, the older I get, the more it takes out of me. I agree on the chopping and stacking wood part, too. It’s very satisfying.
Agreed on the raking.
Great upper body workout.
Yup....keep moving!!!
How about water aerobics - any drawbacks? I’ve been going three times a week for 15 years. Just turned 80 in September and feeling blessed to be feeling great. All this after heart attack with two episodes of Vfib at age 47 (1992).
I try to tell her washing the car is the healthiest exercise.
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