Overview
Note!
- These exercises are designed for the over 50s
- Any exercise regime must be started only after checking with a medical expert, such as your Doctor, that the specific exercises included are suitable for you, based on your health and fitness
- Every individual is different, so you must work out your own individual needs, and what amongst the exercises are most useful – and possible
- Mobility and movement is about building your flexibility, how well and how far you can stretch.
- It is a valuable component of any exercise regime in its own right, but also acts as a foundation for other exercises such as strength building and stamina.
How to work out what to do:
1
Understand your starting point, and how you want to develop and build your flexibility.
2
Look at all the options, from simple stretching exercises, through to Yoga and Pilates.
3
Choose what works best for you.
4
Be patient, as increased flexibility, mobility and movement can take time to develop.
5
With all exercises, learning to breathe properly with the exercise is important, in this area it is crucial.
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Focus on your targets and objectives, but a relaxed focus.
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Develop and build over time, mapping your progress.
Remember:
- Get checked out before you start
- Get regular check ups and monitor your health and fitness level as you progress
- Get help from experts, join a class if you can
- Nutrition and improvements in diet help to maintain a great body weight and keep you fit, just as much as the exercise does.
