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Stay strong after 60: Top 4 tips for seniors to start a fitness routine after retirement


Published on 2025-01-25 10:23:08 - OKDIARIO
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  • Retirement is a new chapter in life, full of opportunities to focus on your health and well-being. Since you have

The article from OK Diario provides guidance for seniors over 60 on how to maintain strength and fitness post-retirement. It emphasizes the importance of staying active to combat the natural decline in muscle mass and bone density that comes with aging. The top tips include: starting with low-impact exercises like walking or swimming to minimize injury risk; incorporating strength training with light weights or resistance bands to build muscle; ensuring a balanced diet rich in protein, calcium, and vitamins to support physical activity; and the significance of consistency in exercise routines, suggesting at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week, along with muscle-strengthening exercises twice a week. The article also highlights the social benefits of group activities or classes, which can provide motivation and companionship, making the fitness journey more enjoyable and sustainable.

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