You might enjoy playing golf, walking, cycling, travelling, gardening or heading to the gym. But as you get older, you may notice that recovery takes a little longer, certain movements feel more challenging, or maintaining strength requires a little more effort.
The good news is that getting older doesn’t mean giving up the activities you love. Regular strength, aerobic and balance exercises can help maintain muscle strength, fitness, mobility and confidence, supporting you to stay active and independent as you age.
How to stay strong and active
- Keep moving regularly: Walking, cycling, swimming and golf all count. Find activities you enjoy and keep moving.
- Strength train twice a week: Target your major muscle groups, including your legs, hips, back, chest and arms.
- Work on your balance: Include balance exercises to improve stability, coordination and confidence.
- Train for what you enjoy: Tailor your exercise to the activities you want to keep doing.
- Keep progressing: Gradually increase the weight, repetitions or difficulty as exercises become easier.
When should you see a physiotherapist?
Consider seeing a physiotherapist if pain is limiting your activity, you’re noticing changes in your strength or mobility, you’re experiencing recurring aches and pains, or you’re unsure how to safely start or progress your exercise.
A physiotherapist can assess your movement, identify areas that may benefit from targeted exercise and help develop a program suited to your abilities and goals.
Want to keep doing the things you love? We can help you build a plan to maintain your strength, mobility and confidence, so you can keep moving well at every stage of life. Book an appointment with our team today.
