As you get less active in retirement, you might tend to pack on some unwanted pounds. For seniors concerned about watching their weight and wanting to keep reasonably fit, there are easy-to-do, low-impact exercises that can help shed some weight.
If you’re looking for fun ways to burn that unnecessary fat, here are 10 proven exercise routines to do it:
- Walking
- Water Aerobics
- Resistance Band Workouts
- Chair Yoga
- Pilates
- Elliptical
- Indoor Cycling
- Body Weight Training
- Strength Training
- Dancing
Find Something You Enjoy and Stick With It
Some of these routines can be done at home while others may involve going to a gym. Gym workouts may not entail added expense because seniors often get discounts or free admission through the Silver Sneakers program.
In addition to losing weight, seniors also can tone up their muscles and avoid atrophy, which can lead to imbalance and falls. These activities can be done solo or involve partnering up with others. Like so many other routines, they can encourage involvement with friends and lead to meeting new people with similar interests.
The important thing is to find something you enjoy doing and that you look forward to. Whatever that happens to be for you, we encourage you to get moving and stick to it!
Check out our other articles on Council of Seniors 365 for more tips on leading an active lifestyle.
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