Most people above 40 years are often busy with their families, work related issues, business management and are always in and out of the house. They get very little time to take care of their health and body to maintain a good physic. Some end up having less time to exercises and as a result, most people especially the women start gaining weight. Above all, the bone density starts to reduce that is when arthritis and osteomalacia sets in due to ageing. The good thing is that regaining your health is possible and also prevention with the following exercises.
Cardiovascular exercises
cardiovascular exercises prevent you from developing diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and heart attack. As we know, some of this diseases affect us with the increasing age. You do not have to do intensive exercise with this. These exercises include walking, cycling and rope jumping, stairs climbing, running and even swimming at least 10 minutes a day.
Squats
This is important to maintain a firm body and prevent loss of muscle mass. Doing squats properly with a straight back and the knees above the feet makes your body more flexible and of course, it is important for joint health.
Yoga
Yoga is an exercise that combines both mental, physical and spiritual exercises that would help one to be flexible, stress-free and a feeling of relief. Since most people at this age are faced with many challenges due to increased responsibilities this is probably the best exercise for you.
Planks
Planks are a type of exercise that involves maintaining your body in the same position similar to push-ups without moving. Planks should be done for 90 seconds 3 times a week to prevent back pains or rather fight it. Apart from that, it helps you strengthen muscles and maintain muscles surrounding the spinal cord.