Fitness Network Australia: You Can Still Exercise Even After 60

As you age, even when reaching 60 and beyond, you can stay reasonably fit by exercising. It is also unfortunate that some have never gotten around to exercising much. But whether you’re pushing 60 or more, it’s time to get serious about making exercise a staple in your daily life. First, get the go-ahead Your first step is to see your family doctor and get a physical exam. This is to make sure you get the green light with no complications from any conditions. Your doctor can also advise on what exercises you can do and avoid. Monitor your progress from the start You may need simple tools to keep track of your progress, such as: Activity tracker – This registers some selected activities like number of steps, number of miles, etc. It comes in the form of a watch. Stopwatch or timer – To time your workouts and take your pulse. Your activity tracker might have one, so check it out. Journal – Use a small notebook to keep track of daily exercise and progress. Remember to start...