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How to Stay Active As You Age

There’s much to love about getting older. We understand ourselves better, we become smarter, and we mostly learn how to enjoy life more. But there’s one area where we’re definitely not quite as sharp as we once were: the physical side of life. When we’re young, it feels as if we could run for days and days. Once we’re well into adulthood, that seems like a cruel joke. While it might not come as naturally as it once did, there are still ways to stay Active, no matter how old you are. We take a look at some of the tried and tested methods below.  Find a Hobby It’s understandable if you find the idea of “getting fit” kind of boring. While there are a lot of people who are promoting a gym membership, they usually forget to tell you that spending time in the gym can be pretty darn boring! It’s much better to, instead, find a hobby that you enjoy. If you take up, say, hiking or cycling, then you’ll find that you’re staying active as you age without even really trying. You’re too busy having fun.  Say No To Issues Of course, sometimes our bodies work against us. As we go through life, we’re all likely to pick up an injury here and there that makes staying active more difficult. You might have a knee problem, or back pain, both of which will limit the number of exercises that you can do. But it’s not like you’re doomed to live an inactive life just because of one injury. There are always options. If you have knee troubles, then look at canes; they’re great for giving you that extra bit of support, so you can continue going on walking trips. For back pain, look at the activities that are low impact, such as cycling and swimming.  Find the Energy You’re bursting with energy when you’re young. When you’re a little older, life begins to take its toll, and it can be difficult to muster up the energy to get up off the couch and get active. This might be the default view, but it’s not the only one! There are ways to give yourself more energy. One of the best ways is to cut down on vices; drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes can really harm your energy levels. Give them up for a few weeks, and you’ll find that you have a lot more energy when you wake up in the morning. Yoga and working up a sweat also give more energy, too, as does eating healthy foods. Say Yes to Activity Ultimately, it comes down to a choice: you can say no, or you can say yes to an active lifestyle. The easy option is saying no, but the more rewarding one is saying yes. While you’ll have a lot going on in your life, by making exercise and activity a priority, you can stay in great shape and have bags of energy no matter how old are you. 



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