Whether you’re a seasoned fitness aficionado or even if you’ve never put on a pair of walking shoes in your life, it’s possible you’ve viewed the idea of getting fit as boring or too much work. But it doesn’t have to be that way!

Being an over 55 often presents the best conditions to maintain a healthy level of fitness or to really get into shape. Here are some ways you can get out of your apartment and into that wholesome fresh air, while working at improving your health- and the way you view it!

Follow Your Bliss

For many, the light-bulb moment is when fitness is linked with something we love. While many of us love watching TV, there isn’t much it can offer your cardiovascular needs.

Fitness is about enjoying yourself and finding ways to make that enjoyment last as long as it can. While for many this means setting new fitness goals, it can also mean accomplishing unrelated goals you’re interested in. For example:

Love Art?

Invest in a pair of great trainers and take a friend along to an art studio crawl. You can find plenty of exhibitions open on weekdays and weekends, plan a walking route that covers the trail. Include regular breaks and enjoy the freedom that being on foot can bring- and the added healthy heart benefits too!

Want to Try That New Café Across Town?

While long-distance walking may be too much to ask, you can always try your hand or feet- to cycling along the bike paths. Cycling is a fantastic way to learn about your community, and time flies behind the handlebars! Invest in a good helmet and discover the freedom and joy of the humble bicycle again.

Water-Baby at Heart?

Don’t miss out of the hundreds of ways you can enjoy your favourite part of living by the water. You might be surprised to learn how relaxing canoeing or rowing can be, or find new ways to challenge yourself swimming laps. Swimming is great for the heart and lungs and makes the ideal refreshment on warm days.

But What if You Really do Love Just Watching TV?

You’re not alone. But it’s great to know that you can overcome the problems that sitting still for many hours at a time can do to your health- why not rent an exercise bike or treadmill and aim to watch while you exercise? Who knows, perhaps you’ll be compelled to take your pedalling into the great outdoors!

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