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Let’s face it, growing older can come as a bit of a shock – more aches and pains, a little stiffness, and yet, growing older never needs to be underscored by pain, a lack of activity, or a generally unhealthy lifestyle.
When we think about the types of activities appropriate for individuals in their fifties and beyond, it’s best to consider those forms of exercise that you have always done, but may now have to modify how you do them. In addition to cardio and general movement, it’s important that you take note of what your body is able to handle at any given time. Start where it’s comfortable for you and then begin challenging yourself to do more in a healthful, controlled way.
Getting older doesn’t have to seem like a slow decline into immobility and pain. In fact, as you age you have a singular opportunity to change your life for the better – to be active, healthy, pain free, and joyous.
If you’d like to be as mobile, flexible, and active as possible, the best possible decision you can make is to see a physical therapist. Physical therapy can teach you how to move properly for your body, strengthen those less active areas, and can give you tips for proper mechanics no matter the exercise you choose to do. It’s the choice you make, right now that will determine the nature of how you will age. And that is the most important decision you can make. For information or advice, click here to get in touch today to see how physical therapy can help you achieve the active, mobile life you dream of.
Cynthia Weiss, PT
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