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Fitness Tips for Every Age :Aug 29, 2007At what age will you stop working out? I hope you answered, "Never!" Every age group has different needs and preferences when it comes to health and wellness. This fall, lets pay more attention to our bodies and our eating habits , and make the commitment to make this a lifetime endeavor. I've designed a fitness plan that takes into consideration each decade of your life. One of the biggest misconceptions is that we shouldn't be doing certain exercises at certain ages. In reality, it's more of an issue related to how we perform the exercise -- not elimination of it. One can weight train at any age, perform cardio at any age, stretch at any age, compete in athletic events -- yes, at any age. However, as one ages, one will need to lessen intensity, weight poundages, etc. Aging is determined by one's capacity and not simply by counting the numbers of years of one's life. 20s One should be creating a solid foundation of strength training to improve muscle and strength, cardiovascular exercise to improve endurance, and flexibility exercises to improve mobility. In order to maintain life-long consistency, try to design a routine based on fun activities such as weekend volleyball on the beach, hiking, mountain biking, etc. If pitching a tent on a treadmill sounds boring, then think "outdoors" and "fun." Adding two to three days of strength training will balance out your program. Even though you're in your 20s, it doesn't mean you have a license to perform exercises in haphazard form. Many people get injuries in their 20s that last a lifetime because they didn't pay attention to proper form. Exercise technique is critical in this decade in order to avoid life-long injuries.
An improved look to the body usually occurs in one's 30s -- if consistency of exercise has been maintained. However, if you've been sedentary and remain so, you'll lose flexibility, muscle mass and overall energy. Even women who've given birth in their 20s or 30s can regain a fit body if they've maintained consistency. 30s Strength training, cardiovascular exercise and flexibility exercises remain the foundation. Take complete rest days between workouts when beginning a fitness routine, and vary the workout program. For example, two days per week of biking, two days of strength training, or two days of tennis and two days of strength training. Don't let go of the activities you used to love to do such as hiking, swimming, golfing, tennis, etc. |
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