Don’t let age stop you from working out and reaping the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. The following is a list of the Top 10 activities for seniors that are not only healthy, but fun!
Number One: Tai Chi
This ancient Chinese form of exercise helps to teach you balance and relaxation techniques. The slow movements are easy to learn and within a week you’ll feel more stable and relaxed.
Number Two: Water Aerobics
This is a great activity because stress that is normally placed on key joint areas such as your knees and hips is a thing of the past. You can get a great workout while your joints are stress free with this great aerobic exercise that is ultimately a full body workout.
Number Three: Tennis
There’s a reason you see so many older individuals playing tennis. It’s an excellent cardiovascular workout and quick bursts of activity are great to keep up your stamina.
Number Four: Cycling
From spinning to riding your bike at a slow pace through the park, cycling is a sure way to build your endurance while enjoying a great workout.
Number Five: Speed Walking
Perhaps the easiest exercise that you can do anywhere, speed walking is an effective way to workout without putting as much stress on your knees as with jogging. You can speed walk in the park, mall, your neighborhood, and now there are even exercise videos that are all based on speed walking in your own home, believe it or not.
Number Six: Swimming
Much like water aerobics, swimming is a great cardio workout where you do not have to worry about any stress on your joints at all. Not to mention, it’s a great stress reliever as you glide through the water one stroke at a time.
Number Seven: Canoeing
A great partner workout, where the time will pass and you won’t even notice you’re working out, as you cross large bodies of water, is a sure way to stay healthy.
Number Eight: Dance Aerobics
Being able to shake your thing at 70+ is a blessing. So sign up for a dance aerobics course that will have your blood pumping and is guaranteed to release a great deal of feel good endorphins.
Number Nine: Ballroom Dancing
Classic and beautiful, this activity will not only make you feel good, but also graceful and in control of your body.
Number Ten: Bowling
Perhaps it’s very unexpected that bowling is on the list, but what other sport guarantees that you’ll have a great time in ugly shoes while rolling a ball at inanimate objects.
No matter which activity you choose, either way you’re bound to have a good time!
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