Aging is an inevitable part of life, but that doesn’t mean you have to feel old. Maintaining your health and fitness as you age is key to feeling youthful and enjoying a fulfilling life.
Stay physically active
Maintaining some form of physical activity and exercise regime as you age is crucial. Staying active will help you maintain a healthy weight and BMI, which will help keep things like cholesterol and blood pressure in check. Exercise and physical activity help reduce stress and keep your heart healthy.
Try taking the stairs at work, going for a walk at lunch and incorporating a few yoga sessions into your week. You will be amazed at how easy it is to incorporate movement into your daily routine.
Work on your balance
Balance plays a huge part in our daily life, from bending down to tie our shoes to walking up and down the stairs. If you’re looking to start working on your balance, consider incorporating some yoga poses that specifically target your balance throughout the day. These balancing poses can be performed while you work at your desk, as your brush your teeth in the morning or even as you cook dinner.
Stay socially connected
Not only is it necessary to work on our physical health as we age but also our mental health. Community and social connection is so important to healthy aging. A sense of belonging that comes through deep human connections has been associated to positive feelings and decreased stress, making it a key component for healthy aging.
Consider joining classes and interest groups as a way to create relations with like-minded individuals. Keep in touch with friends and make it a priority to schedule them in your calendar.
Healthy Diet
Not only does a healthy and balanced diet keep your weight, cholesterol and blood sugar in check it also benefits every other cell in your body, helping your body ward off any sickness and/or virus. Eating healthy foods and minimizing any processed foods will also properly fuel your body so you can continue to do all the things you enjoy.
Try cooking and eating in to avoid all the added fat and sodium from restaurant food. Preparing your own food also allows you to know exactly what is in it.
Chill out
Stress is a huge factor and contributor to various illnesses, and at any age it is beneficial to decrease your stress levels. There are countless ways to de-stress and relax, some examples could be: spending time indulging in your favourite hobby, taking a walk, enjoying the company of family and friends, practicing yoga, meditating, cooking a nice meal, the list goes on and on.
Whatever way you best find you relax and de-stress it is important to implement it into your daily life. It will be a key component to maintaining your health and well-being as you age.