Let’s face facts: Getting older can be a major pain in the you-know-what.
But reaching 50 doesn’t mean you oughta throw in the towel regarding your fitness.
After all, regular exercise can essentially be your fountain of youth!
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As you age, staying active becomes even more crucial to maintaining overall well-being and longevity.
However, you shouldn’t return to workouts you once tackled 10 or 20 years ago.
Your body changes with age, and so should your workout routines.
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Its resistance can also help you build muscle.
Masi says, “When using a fan bike, there’s enough resistance to stimulate muscle growth.
“At 50 years old, we start to see increased disc injuries in our lumbar spine.
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“Squats utilize more muscle mass and have a large endocrine response,” says Masi.
“Weighted carries are great exercises for stimulating the entire body,” says Masi.
“The goal is to pick up something moderately heavy and walk with it.
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This will force the core muscles to engage to tolerate the compressive load and the perturbations accompanying the movement.
An extra benefit here is the demand on your forearms.
Grip strength has been used as a biomarker to help identify older adults with poor health status.
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Plus, they engage several muscles in your back, shoulders, and arms.
Masi says, “I encourage you to start training if you might’t perform a pull-up.
The journey to your first pull-up will make you healthier in more ways than one.
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The apparent pathway is to improve your strength and force production to lift your body weight.
