There seems to be a popular belief that getting in shape after 50 is nearly impossible. So many people give up, thinking their joints are too creaky, their energy too low, or they’re simply just too old. Completing a good hard workout starts to seem challengingunobtainable even.
According to Harvard Health Publishing, people may lose 3 to 5 percent of their muscle mass each decade after age 30. That’s why continuing to strength train throughout your life is so important. Gaining lean muscle mass will also help you control your weight.
Researchers say starting a fitness routine after 40 is as beneficial as being active from adolescence through adulthood. Getty Images It’s never too late to get in shape and reap the health benefits of physical fitness.
No matter what your age, you can improve your fitness. If it’s been a long time since you’ve exercised and you’re feeling less than fit, you might think that it’s too late to make a change. But you’re wrong.
How to know if you are working hard?
“People should be working at a level that is somewhat hard when they are exercising,” says Dr. Bean. You’ll know that you are working at moderate intensity if you can talk during your workout, but not sing.
Even people 100 years old or older can build muscle strength,” says Dr. Edward Phillips, assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School.
What are the benefits of being over 40?
Older populations can also benefit from “improved balance and fall prevention” and “improved strength and function,” said Resnick. However, for those over 40 returning to or starting a fitness routine, there are some key factors to consider.
Getty Images. It’s never too late to get in shape and reap the health benefits of physical fitness. published in the journal JAMA Network Open.
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