It doesn’t matter what age people are; they need to take care of their bodies. Staying active helps us feel better day to day. We have more energy, and it helps to avoid injuries and illnesses. In short, we look and feel better.
Older adults need physical activity that suits their lifestyle and their bodies. Here are a few senior-friendly exercise routines that may be just right.
Yoga
There’s a style of yoga to match anybody’s level of experience, skill, and fitness goals. Yoga can be very low intensity for beginners or quite involved for those who work at it.
The key is to find a teacher and style that’s right for you. The leading retirement communities offer yoga sessions in guided, supportive environments for every resident interested. Their trained technicians will walk you through the poses and form, offering very direct senior living advice you can use in your daily practice.
Swimming
There’s something very relaxing and calming about the sight of water, and swimming in it does to our body what watching it does to our mind. It’s an extremely healthy activity because it is low-impact and exercises nearly every muscle in the body.
Still, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure you’re swimming safely. Don’t try to swim more laps than you can handle. It’s smart to have a lifeguard or somebody nearby.
Some of the leading retirement communities have indoor pools so seniors can swim and maintain their exercise routine throughout the year.
Walking
Our bodies were designed for movement. Walking may seem like a relatively low-intensity workout, but it has tremendous benefits for our physical and mental health.
To make walking more exciting, it’s nice to have a destination or circuit in mind. Rural or urban settings are both great and each has their own vibes. Take a long, circuitous walk in nature and gaze at the sky, trees, water, or whatever else catches your eye.
Walking through the city lets you see what’s going on in your locale. You can bump into friends and acquaintances, stop and get a coffee or a bite to eat, and generally take stock of the city. Many of the leading retirement communities are ideally located near city centres on the one hand and beautiful parks and nature trails on the other.
You may enjoy a nice solo walk to clear your mind and get outside, but going with a friend or relative is an excellent way to share some quiet time together. Seniors living in retirement communities won’t need to search far for company, as they’ll be surrounded by like-minded people looking for a companion for walks and other activities. Just wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
There’s a strong relationship between how the body moves and how we feel. The surge of dopamine and serotonin after engaging in physical activity, and the joy this triggers, is the body’s way of encouraging healthy activities. If seniors keep the above tips in mind, they should enjoy a considerable boost to their mental and physical health.
