The bottom line for those over 65 is:
- If you're not doing any activity, try to take up at least one. Not being active is a large part of why our health deteriorates after 65.
- Walking is great exercise, but if it's your only activity, think about another more complex activity, such as dance or tai chi, that will help protect your balance, coordination, concentration and attention as well as being good for your heart.
- Activities such as yoga (or just stretching exercises) can build flexibility (to help with everyday activities like cleaning and getting dressed), and weight training can build muscle strength (necessary for most everyday activities, even getting in and out of a chair).
- If you haven't been active for a while, you might need to start with less than 30 minutes a day and build up from there.
Source:
http://www.abc.net.au/health/thepulse/stories/2012/09/06/3584457.htm
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