You’ll likely enjoy doing them!

For manywomen over 50, exercise becomes no longer about chasing your ideal physique or ultra high-intensity workouts.

But which exercises are best for extending your golden years?

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Pickleball

You’ve likely heard the buzz around pickleball.

Not only does pickleball keep you moving, butresearchshows it can also boost your mental health.

“Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports today, especially among older adults,” states MacPherson.

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Walking Clubs

There’s something uplifting about combining social connection with physical activity.

“Walkingis an accessible form of exercise that everyone should do daily,” explains MacPherson.

Multiplestudiesshow that yoga benefits balance, mental health, mobility, and cellular agingall critical aspects of healthy aging.

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“Yoga is a low-impact form of exercise that can boost joint health and help prevent falls.”

Resistance Band Strength Training

Resistance bandsare the unsung heroes of home workouts.

They’re adaptable, easy to store, and fantastic for strength training.

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“Every older adult should do some form of resistance training,” advises MacPherson.

“Resistance bands or basic strength training helps prevent bone loss and can even increase it.

Resistance training helps prevent this from happening.”

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Plus,water exercise has been associated with decreased painfor individuals with arthritis.

“Falls are also scary and can cause further injury and pain, including hip fractures.

It’s wise to include balance and stability training in your routine.

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Try yoga, tai chi, or specific programs to improve your balance.”

Dumbbell Lying Svend Press

This lesser-known exercise is excellent for targeting the chest and shoulder muscles.

How To Do It:

Deep Squats

Squats are a go-to exercise for leg and glute strength.

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“In many countries, squatting multiple times per day is commonplace,” says MacPherson.

The higher the incline, the easier the exercise will be."

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deep squats

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