Four exercises 'everyone should be doing in their 50s' to stay active for longer
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Personal trainers have revealed the best types of exercises everyone in their 50s should be doing to ensure they stay active later in life. According to these experts, failing to carry out strength training now could mean you are unable to stay independent in your 70s, 80s and 90s.
Many of us aspire to remain healthy in our retirement years but this can be easier said than done. While we cannot guarantee exactly how fit we will be as we age due to some factors that are beyond our control, there are steps we can take to give us the best chance of a good quality of life.
This includes exercise, and specifically strength training. In a post uploaded to their Instagram, fitness and nutrition coaches Milad and Ryan - who are also known as Tailored Fit PT - explained more. They said: “Trust me when I say this - strength training is the ultimate quality of life booster for ageing parents. It’s so crucial that I’d encourage you to do whatever it takes (yes, even begging) to get them started.”.
In a video they added: “If your parents aren’t actively working on their strength in their 50s and 60s then don't expect them to be independent in their 70s, 80s and 90s.” With this in mind they shared a 30 minute “beginner-friendly” and longevity-focused routine to help them get started, that includes four exercises.
