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According to the CDC, one New Zealand study of women 80 years of age showed a 40 percent reduction in falls with simple strength and balance training.
Mixing up your routine by including strength training, following a variety of workout options and focusing on flexibility helps keep you functionally fit after 50 by making you strong and mobile, experts advise. Use the following tips to get started.
Trying new ways to exercise, like Zumba, spinning and swimming, can keep you motivated and, by working different
“When it comes to choosing an exercise plan, it helps to think about what your goals are: What do you want, need and enjoy doing?” says Dan Ritchie of Functional Fitness Solution, which specifically targets baby boomers.
“Do you want to travel, or play with your grandchildren, or stay independent? Once you decide what you want your life to look like, you can work toward that goal of functional fitness.”
Published originally The Costco Connection January 2015.