Secrets of healthy ageing: 10 fun activities to stay active

By Ranjana Sunil

Looking to stay active, healthy and enjoy the golden years? Here are ten activities that you can consider for healthy ageing:

1.Walking: It’s nature’s therapy. It strengthens your heart, tones your muscles, and clears your mind. Plus, it’s a great way to socialize and enjoy the outdoors.

2. Swimming: Swimming is a full-body workout that’s gentle on your joints. Swimming improves cardiovascular health, builds muscle strength, and helps with relaxation.

3. Tai Chi: This gentle exercise improves balance, flexibility, and focus. Tai Chi is also known to reduce stress and anxiety, and can be easily adapted to individual fitness levels.

4. Chair Yoga: Chair yoga is perfect for those with mobility issues. It incorporates gentle stretches and breathing exercises while seated. Chair yoga enhances flexibility, strength, and relaxation, making it accessible to all seniors.

5. Cycling: Cycling is a low-impact exercise that strengthens your legs, improves cardiovascular health, and helps build endurance. Plus, it can be done indoors, making it a year-round option.

6. Bowling: Bowling is a fun and social activity that can be enjoyed at any age. It helps with hand-eye coordination, balance, and flexibility. Bowling alleys often have lighter balls and ramps to accommodate different abilities. It’s also a great social activity to enjoy with friends and family.

7. Golf: Golf is not only a fun sport but also good exercise. Walking the course, swinging the club, and socializing with friends contribute to physical fitness and mental well-being .

8. Dancing: Dancing, particularly low-impact styles that need less energy but is more fun, is a wonderful way to stay active. It improves balance, coordination, and cardiovascular health while being a joyful and social activity.

9. Hiking: Gentle hiking trails are a great way to improve cardiovascular health, build endurance, and reduce stress. Hit the trail one a month and enjoy nature’s beauty with friends and family.

10. Gardening: Gardening is a full-body workout that reduces stress and improves mood, while allowing you to connect with nature.

Find an activity you enjoy and make it part of your healthy ageing routine.

Remember, it’s never too late to start.

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