
Studies show that individuals who adopt an active lifestyle at any age can demonstrate improvements in strength, endurance, balance, and cognitive performance. Myth: Lifting weights is bad for my joints. Weight-lifting can be a very daunting form of exercise some people are Welcome to Fitness after 50. Reaping the rewards of exercise doesn't require strenuous workouts or trips to the gym. It's about adding more movement and In Food & Fitness After 50, wellness experts Christine Rosenbloom, PhD, RDN, FAND, and Bob Murray, PhD, FACSM, share steps for getting started on a healthy fitness routine, eating plans, weight management techniques, tips for better sleep, and a breakdown of myths around aging and nutrition. "Start with a low-intensity workout for 20 or 30 minutes. Increase the intensity and length over time," suggests Dr. Safran-Norton. "It's the same for working with weights. Try a slight resistance at first, and then increase it gradually.
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