Think You’re Too Old To Exercise? Think Again

Starting an exercise program when you’re young is hard, and starting one when you are past 50 is even harder. Many older people fail to see the benefits of starting a fitness routine late in life, or think that the stress of exercise will be too hard on their bodies. All of this is simply not true. People over 50 have been exercising effectively for years, and many senior citizens participate in marathons, 5k’s and even Triathlons. And I don’t mean that they just putter along, a lot of older people put in marathon times that put twenty-somethings to shame.

In order to help you stay fit and healthy even if your iPod is filled with oldies, the National Institute of Health has launched a new campaign targeted squarely at the aching backs of older Americans. The campaign helps you get started on your new exercise journey and teaches you how to exercise, when to exercise, and why you should exercise. The site also features downloadable tracking charts and exercise diagrams so that you know exactly what you are supposed to be doing and when.

There is no reason why you shouldn’t be exercising, even if it’s just a little bit every day. Exercise is not a big scary monster and you don’t have to even join a gym or go sweating around the park. However, exercise can be addicting and once you have been doing it for a week or so you will actually start to look forward to your daily workout. You will feel better, get stronger, lose weight, have more energy, and be better in bed.

So get moving!

via The Big Bad Scary Government