Hi. I’m Connie. As a serial “Grandmapreneur®,” I speak to retirees or soon-to-be retirees on the benefits of pursuing entrepreneurship in Retirement. This blog post will help entrepreneurs understand fitness over 50, which will help you during your senior years.

Can You Stay Fit After 50?

Yes, you can. 

Thanks to modern medicine and Lifestyle improvements (e.g., senior equipment and digital devices), we can now live beyond our 50s and 60s. 

Interestingly, your 50s now look different from how it did for your grandparents and parent. It’s because people are now redefining their senior years through healthy lifestyle habits. 

Focusing on your fitness over 50 supports your general health before and after retirement. It also puts you in the right condition to adapt to physical and mental changes.

Fitness Over 50: 4 Tips and Tricks

Fitness over 50 doesn’t just add years to your life; it also adds life to your years. Here are some tips and tricks for staying fit over 50:

1. Choose the right exercise.

You need different kinds of Exercise.

Aerobic or cardio exercise burns calories and builds your endurance. On the other hand, strength or weight training helps build muscle. 

In addition, flexibility exercises help you do a full range of movements and avoid injury. Lastly, balance training, which helps prevent falls, becomes more important after 50.

Knowing the right mix of exercises helps you stay fit during your senior years. 

2. Take your time.

You should take your time with things, especially if you haven’t exercised for a long time. It also applies to those who just started a new exercise routine. 

Start with 10 minutes of exercise each day. Then, gradually ramp up how long, how often, or how intensely you work out. 

3. Sleep enough every day.

According to the National Institute on Aging, older people need about the same amount of Sleep as all adults: 7 to 9 hours each night. 

However, older people usually sleep earlier and get up earlier than younger adults. While this happens for many reasons, experts suggest following a sleeping routine to get enough sleep each night. 

4. Follow a healthy diet.

As you get older, your metabolism slows down. As a result, your body needs fewer calories. 

So, make the calories you have count. Choose food packed with essential nutrients like leafy greens and colorful fruits.

Increasing your calcium intake by having low-fat dairy also helps. Plus, fortified foods like almond milk with vitamin D can help. On top of that, your need to cut down on empty calories from sugary treats and drinks. 

Conclusion

Focusing on your fitness over 50 seems daunting at first, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll thank yourself. 

Be consistent and fall in love with achieving your fitness goals. So, what are you waiting for? Take that walk or pick up that bar and start working out now! 

Disclaimer: The material and information contained in this article are for general information purposes only. You should check with a financial advisor before making any business, legal, or other decisions.

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Connie Inukai Grandmapreneur

As a serial “Grandmapreneur®”, Inukai speaks to retirees or soon-to-be retirees on the benefits of pursuing entrepreneurship in retirement.

Retired from teaching Technical Writing at the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University for four decades, Connie Inukai became an award-winning inventor at the age of 68.

Author of "How I got My Product on QVC, The Today Show, The View, and More...In Retirement", she helps others generate free publicity for their products.

She is the creator of Write Your Selfie®, where she inspires people to write their life stories in a fun and easy-to-read format.

Featured in Entrepreneur magazine, “6 Reasons to Pursue Entrepreneurship in Retirement,” Connie encourages Baby Boomers to have an active retirement through business or social entrepreneurship.
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