At Train With Danny, our Los Angeles personal trainer leads clients of all ages through their unique fitness journeys by customizing their physical and mental approach to their overall well-being.
Whether you are joining a new gym or partnering with a personal trainer, fitness solutions are available for all body types, physical abilities, and ages. In fact, they become even more important as you age, so both your body and mind can keep up with your day-to-day activities and increase your overall quality of life.
Here is what you need to know about getting and staying fit with each birthday that passes.
How Much Exercise Should Adults 50 and Over Get Each Week?
Fitness is a combination of diet, exercise, and state of mind. When you can moderately balance each, the benefits can change your life.
Before you can achieve a natural balance that works for you, you must get started.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that fewer than 25% of Americans over 50 exercise regularly, despite their need for physical activity.
The CDC states that adults ages 18-64 need at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity each week, and at least two days of activities that strengthen muscles.
While both can be achieved with a brisk walk and lifting free weights in their spare time, older adults are often intimidated by the prospect of getting started.
Some may be intimidated by joining a gym. Others may be confused by the number of workouts available online or in-person and fail to find one that works for them. More just don’t believe fitness is an important part of their well-being; that getting older is just part of life, and there is nothing we can do about it.
The truth is, there is a lot we can do about it, and the benefits are seemingly endless.
Exercise Helps Reduce Health Risks in Adults Over 50
Exercise can help everyone pursue a healthier outlook — whether you are 25 or 50.
However, the benefits of maintaining regular exercise after 50 allows you to prevent injuries and illnesses that become more prevalent as you age.
Exercise helps:
- Lower blood pressure
- Prevent bone loss
- Increases flexibility, muscle strength, and balance
- Lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer
Exercise also helps improve your physical appearance, outlook, and confidence, so you can face each day with a determined approach to achieving overall wellness solutions at any age.
Contact us at Train With Danny to learn more about the transformative benefits of partnering with a personal trainer in Los Angeles County, try our on-demand or live classes from anywhere, or download our app today to get started! Sign up for our fitness plan on the app for just $1 for the first 30 days!