Life After 60: Simple Fitness Habits for an Active Lifestyle

Life after 60 is usually termed as the "second innings" . It is the phase of life which is not about the runs anymore but about your health and independent living. In each and every activity we do, right strategy is actually important.

As an individual ages, timely care and consistent health check-ups make a lot of difference.

In this blog, you'll get to know how movement and strength training become the perfect coach, especially in the second innings of life.

Most of the times people observe significant changes in their life after 60. Some start experiencing co-ordination issues, while others may notice postural changes such as - the rounded shoulders. We usually observe that our grandparents or even our parents, begin to experience joint pains, back stiffness and other musculoskeletal issues, soon after turning 60.

Let's go through some essential tips, that can help the senior citizens as they navigate life after 60

1. Take Care of Your Bone & Joint Health As we age, it gets very necessary to exercise regularly. From weight bearing exercises that strengthen the bones to stretching the calf muscles to prevent tightness to rotating the shoulders to avoid frozen shoulders, movement truly proves as medicine as we grow older.
   

   

   

2. Posture Correction and Balance & Co-ordination When we age, the number of proprioceptors get reduced. This affects the balance and co-ordination of an individual as well as the posture also gets affected. We, at ABTP design targeted training plan which helps the seniors move with stability, confidence & help them reclaim their posture.
   

   

3. Mobility of All Joints It is necessary to maintain the mobility of all the joints as an individual ages, especially after 60. With the help of mobility training at ABTP, one can prevent long term stiffness in hips, shoulders and neck. Furthermore, this will support overall functional independence of the individual maintaining the quality of life after 60.
   

   

4. Cardiovascular Health As a person ages and turns 60, aerobic activity really gets essential to maintain the heart and lungs health. Due to age-related changes in the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems, it gets really cruciqal to consult with a physiotherapist before starting any exercise. ABTP ensures that the activity you perform is safe, tailored to your needs and also promotes long-term wellness.
   

5. Mental Health Maintainoing the mental health especially after the age of 60 really gets essential as the senior citizens often face the challenges of memory issues, social isolation that can impact their overall quality of life. But by engaging in minfulness practices, they can boost their cognitive function as well as emotional wellbeing.

   
   

   

   Life after 60 isn't all about slowing down the pace of life, rather it's about taking the charge of life in a smarter, healthier and more stronger way. The right blend of exercise, posture correction, mobility training with the help of ABTP can make a big difference. Timely care and professional guidance, can make the second innings of life really strong and fulfilling.

   
   

   Take charge of your health today by joining the ABTP family and experience how personalized training can help you stay active, mobile and independent in your golden years.