Fitness for Older People

No body is too old for exercise at Pulse gym at the Athenaeum Spa in Malta. The degree of exercise will differ depending on the individual's level of fitness and any health problems. Some seventy-year-olds climb mountains - others the same age will be limited to much more gentle forms of exercise. The important thing is to maintain as much activity as your body will allow. Your physiotherapist can advise you on suitable activities.

It goes without saying that exercise is important for anyone at any age. Not only are there obvious health benefits, such a stronger heart and stronger muscles, you just feel better too. When we were younger it didn't seem to take much energy to work out on a regular basis. Whether it was running or lifting weights or physical games like tennis or basketball we would always make time for them. But as we age we start to think older and cut back on exercising and physical activities. Why? It could be a lot of reasons, maybe we gained weight or maybe we lost the desire and it could be that we worried about not being able to perform at the level we once did. So what should we do now?

The first thing we need to do is change our mindset. It seems like a cliché, but it is true. Don't dwell on the fact that you are getting older because there isn't a thing that you can do about your age. What you can do is become active again, as in playing your favorite sports such as tennis, golf, basketball with the same vigor that you had when you were younger. Will you be stiff and tired the next day, yes, but that is okay because the benefits of exercise and fitness out weights being more tired and a little stiff.

Exercise increases the heart rate, building up the heart muscle, and increasing oxygen supply to the body. The improved circulation helps give a feeling of well-being. Exercise helps to prevent stiffness in the joints and builds up the strength of surrounding muscles. If older people are physically inactive, the tendency towards stiffening with age is much more likely to happen. The general tone of your body improves with exercise. You feel firmer, fitter and more energetic. Exercise can also improve your ability to cope with stress and improve your quality of sleep.

Where Do I Start?
You need an exercise programme tailored to suit your level of fitness. You can find different programs at Pulse gym at the Athenaeum Spa in Malta. Before starting out on a new fitness programme, it is advisable to see your doctor for an overall check. A physiotherapist can assess you physically and give you advice on the best forms of exercise.

The personal fitness trainers from Pulse gym at the Athenaeum Spa in Malta will not only suggest a right combination of weight exercises keeping in view your fitness level, general health and age, but will also design a perfect diet plan according to your training workouts and general body requirements.