Exercise methods to help maintain health and figure in old age

Thanh Thanh (Theo Eating Well) |

Exercise methods to help maintain health and figure in old age such as prioritizing perseverance, starting slowly and gradually increasing intensity...

Prioritize perseverance

Maintaining regular exercise is more important than high-intensity but irregular exercise. Simple home exercises, performed every day, will be more sustainable than interval training.

Start slowly and gradually increase intensity

The body needs time to adapt. Gradually increasing the duration, number of repetitions, or intensity of exercise each week will help improve endurance safely and limit injuries.

Combine flexible exercises

The intersection of moderate-intensity exercises and short, high-intensity intervals (HIIT) will help improve training efficiency. As fitness improves, changing the pace of exercise also creates more motivation and challenge for the body.

Maintain a reasonable diet

A balanced diet with fiber, lean protein, healthy fats along with vitamins and minerals plays an important role in providing energy and supporting recovery after exercise.

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