As you age, people think that they should not be much active or mobile due to many health issues they would be suffering. Joint pains, weight gain, blur vision, memory loss, or fear of falling maybe some of the problems. But as you age, it becomes vital for you to stay as active as ever, not only for your overall well-being but also for your mental health.
It is not important to have a gym membership to stay active. You can add various activities to your life instead of being sedentary most of the time. New researches show that even if people are not exercising, staying physically active and maintaining your NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis) helps you stay energetic, live long, and improve your immunity to various diseases.
If you cannot walk long distances, it is wise to invest in a mobility scooter so that you can move out, shop and carry your groceries, visit your relatives, and enjoy mobility during picnics. In any case, moving will increase your energy, preserve your freedom, protect your heart, and control illness or pain effects and weight. It is never too late to find easy, exciting ways to be more healthy, boost the mood and attitude, and take advantage of all the benefits of being active for physical and mental health.
Let us discuss some of the ways other than exercise that you can stay active and energetic.
Morning walk
You can go out to a nearby park for a morning walk or yoga practice in the fresh air. Get a group of friends with you, and you won’t realize how fast the time moved on while gossiping and laughing together.
Treat your grandchildren
Cooking is a creative and enjoyable way to stay active. You can bake some cookies or cupcakes for your grandchildren. It will not only benefit your physical health but will also help you create an affection bond with your young people.
Water the garden
Gardening demands effort and is a good way to keep you fit and moving. Sort out dry leaves, water the plants, and mow the grass for a strength workout. You can also search for new ways of growing your vegetables and treating your family with homemade stew.
Bring your own groceries
Moving out for some reason is a good idea for being social. Other than ordering, you can go out and get your groceries and medicines that will also help you stay independent from others.
Exercising
There is no age that exercise cannot benefit you. Depending on your capacity, you can add a daily exercise routine and increase gradually. It will help boost your metabolism, build immunity, and self-confidence. It will also help you sleep better.
Other than the physical activities, you should add mental activities to your daily routines, such as knitting, embroidery, or stitching or engaging in activities like sudoku, puzzles, chess, etc. that will help you stay away from mental diseases like dementia or Alzheimer’s.
