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Fitness And Diet Post 60
“If you are not active, all the simple pleasures of life that brought you joy become a struggle”
Most adults past the age of 60 are inclined to lead a sedentary lifestyle. Though you may not
have the same stamina and strength as you did in your youth, it’s very important to live an
active lifestyle. If you are not active, all the simple pleasures of life that brought you joy and
happiness can become a struggle, be it playing with your grandchildren, enjoying a leisurely
stroll, shopping, or even meeting up with friends. If you don’t keep fit, you might experience
more aches and pain, become more susceptible to falls and have lesser energy and vigour.
Be Active And Exercise
As you grow older, staying active is not just about exercising. While 30 minute walks five days a
week or a session of water aerobics thrice a week are great ways to stay in shape, simple chores
like shopping, cooking and housework also count. Being active is also a great way to stay in
touch with your neighbours, friends, children and community. Physical activity will make your
bones and muscles stronger, making you less likely to fall and also help in making you feel more
independent. There is strong evidence that an active lifestyle also lowers risk of heart disease,
stroke, degenerative diseases, obesity, type 2 diabetes, dementia, depression and also certain
kinds of cancer. Visit Apollo Clinics to know more about the importance of being physically
active post 60.
Mentioned below are some of the best ways to get physically active:
A 30 minutes’ walk
Join an elderly walking club
Gardening
Swimming
Water Aerobics
Tennis
Be A Smart Eater
As you try to include more activity into your daily life, make it a point to also include more
vitamins, minerals and fibre to your diet. Eating more fruits and vegetables is a fool-proof way
to get more nutrients and vitamins. More fibre is essential too, as it helps with smoother
functioning of the colon, reduces risk of heart disease, cancer and type-2 diabetes and also
lowers cholesterol levels. Eat more healthy carbs like brown rice, brown pasta, whole wheat
bread and unprocessed cereals. Fruits and vegetables are essential for your good health, so eat
fruits at snack time and add more veggies to your main course.
What To Eat More
Unprocessed cereals
Whole wheat and rye
Fresh fruits such as bananas, apples, berries and pears
Dried fruits such as almonds, figs, prunes and walnuts
Vegetables like spinach, carrots, green peas and broccoli
Legumes
Lean cuts of unprocessed meats, especially fish
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