How to Stay Fit As You Age — Into Your 60s and Beyond

It's possible to stay physically active as you age, no matter what level of fitness you're at. And the benefits extend to everyone.

By Julie Broderick, The Conversation
Nov 5, 2019 12:00 AMNov 19, 2019 4:23 PM
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Aging is inevitable and is influenced by many things – but keeping active can slow aging and increase life expectancy. Evidence shows that ageing alone is not a cause of major problems until you are in your mid-90s. And strength, power and muscle mass can be increased, even at this advanced age.

So here are my top exercise tips for people in their 60s and older, at different levels of fitness.

For Lifetime Fitness Fanatics

If you fall into this group, you are in the minority. You are robust, likely to be a “super-ager” and you are doing wonderfully. You are certainly optimizing your chance of living longer and aging successfully.

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