Become More Active At Home
The physical gains that you get from doing simple activities are minimal–in terms of building cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength. However, the mental benefits of movement can sometimes far outweigh the physical.
Being active is a great way to relieve stress and anxiety that goes hand in hand with living a busy life.
Become more active at home
Simple stretches
Find an area and start to stretch.
You don’t have to do a specific stretch routine, just stretch the tight areas of your body in a way that feels natural to you.
Waist hoop: This playground classic is great for loosening up tight muscles, and it’s a lot of fun.
Ball games
Working on your coordination with simple games is a great way to get your body moving.
Tai chi
Tai chi is an art that needs instruction and practice, but once you know the basics you can do it anytime. I was surprised at just how much patience and muscle control it takes to move your body so slowly. It’s very low impact and perfect for seniors.
Walking
Enjoying your surroundings while walking is a great way to get active in a gentle way. Walking is an activity that you can make easy by taking a stroll, or increasing the intensity by adding in a variety of terrains.
Following a structured exercise routine in order to achieve specific gains is wonderful. But every now and then taking a break from the competitive and progressive style of exercise can jump-start a passion for a new activity––or even stop you from getting burnt out.
Practice any movement
You can try outdoor activities in local squares and parks. Avoid living a sedentary lifestyle and support people to try it too. As we get older we tend to be a little more self-conscious about what activities we do, especially in public. So, I encourage you to step outside of your comfort zone and try something new.
If you’re someone who has a new association with exercise, simply being active may be a perfect starting point for you. The joint and bone health benefits of being active make the effort of getting started worthwhile. I believe that some movement is always better than doing nothing at all.
