Protect your bones over 60!

Exercise isn’t just for the young. As we age we need to do a combination of aerobic exercise, weight bearing exercise as well as resistance training.

 Jogging and walking are an easy way get aerobic exercise over 60, ladies in this age group often prefer walking.

 But… the best way to strengthen your bones is to do resistance training in the gym eg weights.

 Important exercises are Chest press, Leg press, Lat pulldown and Rows.

 Another great option if you love to socialise whilst looking after your bones are group fitness classes which incorporate cardio, strength, balance, functionality, mobility, core work and flexibility.

I run over 10 group fitness classes a week, many attended by over 60’s…we do lunges, squats, and back exercises with weights and push ups, and many more muscle conditioning exercises that do help to strengthen the muscles.

 We also like to focus on balance exercises with weight bearing on one leg strengthen the ankles and legs and reduce the risk of falls and therefore prevent fractures.