Many people associate getting older with reducing their activity. However, seniors need to maintain a lifestyle that’s as active as possible. By moving regularly, you’ll be able to maintain your independence for longer, improve your memory, and prevent or regulate certain health conditions. If you’re moving into an assisted living community in Florida, you may worry that you won’t be able to do all the things you previously did. However, you’ll find that the best facilities offer activities to keep you moving. There are lots of low-impact exercises you can do to maintain your strength, flexibility, and balance. Also, staying active will help to maintain heart health.
Maintaining Balance
One of the things older people tend to fear is falling. Fortunately, there are exercises you can do to help you maintain your balance. While you can join classes, you can also do exercises alone with supervision from staff at your assisted living community in Florida. You can work on your balance by doing some very simple things. You may want to hold on to a chair while doing side leg raises or practice sitting and standing without using your arms. If you’re able, standing on one leg at a time can also be beneficial. Another thing you may want to try is walking heel to toe.
Building and Maintaining Strength
Strength is important if you want to maintain your independence for as long as possible. Maintaining your muscle mass and keeping your bones healthy will help to ensure you can still move around on your own and carry out everyday activities. Lifting weights is still one of the best ways to build strength even though you’re older. However, if you’ve never done it before, you should seek clearance from a healthcare professional. You may be advised to use very light weights until you get stronger. Typically, you should engage in strength-building exercises for 30 minutes at least twice per week. However, you should follow the advice you get from doctors and other experts.
Improving Flexibility
Older people often develop issues with joint mobility. If you do exercises that improve flexibility, you’re more likely to have a satisfactory range of motion. Stretches, yoga, and pilates can all to keep your joints in good health so you should ask about classes at your assisted living center in Boynton Beach. If you choose to stretch on your own, be sure to consult a fitness professional about how to warm up and exercise safely.
Ensuring Heart Health
Aerobic exercise isn’t only for young people. Seniors also need to get their heart rate up if they want to maintain good heart health. However, you don’t have to do high-intensity workouts. If your health allows it, try for half an hour of moderate-level activity each day. Walking, dancing, and taking exercise classes will get your heart going. Of course, if you’re not used to aerobic exercise, you need to start slowly and with supervision.
Get Moving When You Live at Courtyard Gardens Senior Living
If you choose to move into our assisted living community in Florida, you’ll have several opportunities to stay active. We offer a range of fitness and wellness classes for all levels, and you can even join our gardening club. Call us today to learn about what it’s like to reside at Courtyard Gardens Senior Living.
