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The Top 10 Exercises For Those Over 50

1. Walking: This low-impact exercise is perfect for people of all ages, but especially beneficial for those over 50. Start with shorter distances and gradually increase your speed and distance.

2. Swimming: Swimming is a great way to get a full body workout without putting too much stress on your joints.

3. Yoga: This gentle form of exercise can improve flexibility, balance, and strength, making it ideal for older adults.

4. Cycling: Cycling is a low-impact exercise that can be done outdoors or on a stationary bike. It's a great way to improve cardiovascular health and leg strength.

5. Strength training: Lifting weights or using resistance bands can help build muscle mass, improve bone density, and increase metabolism.

6. Tai Chi: This low-impact martial art can improve balance, coordination, and flexibility, making it an ideal exercise for older adults.

7. Pilates: Pilates can improve core strength, flexibility, and balance, all of which are important for maintaining overall fitness as we age.

8. Water aerobics: Like swimming, water aerobics is a low-impact exercise that can improve cardiovascular health and muscle strength.

9. Dancing: Whether it's ballroom dancing, line dancing, or Zumba, dancing is a fun and social way to stay active and improve balance and coordination.

10. Chair exercises: For those with mobility issues, chair exercises can be a great way to stay active. These exercises can be done while seated and can improve strength, flexibility, and balance.

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Ingredients

Strawberry Banana

  • 1 banana
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

Orange Ginger Carrot

  • 1 frozen banana, or regluar
  • 1 cup fresh orange slices
  • 1/3 cup grated carrot
  • 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1 handful ice cubes (optional)

Mango Pineapple

  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup frozen mango slices
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple slices
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

Kale Avocado Cucumber

  • 1 banana
  • 1/2 cup curly kale
  • 1/2 cup peeled cucumber
  • 1/4 medium sized avocado
  • 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
  • 1 handful ice cubes

Lemon Blueberry

  • 1 banana
  • 1 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional)
  • 3/4 cups unsweetened almond milk

Cherry Beet

  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup frozen cherries
  • 1/2 cup cooked beets
  • 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a high powered blender and blend until smooth, 30 seconds – 1 minute.  Poor into a glass and enjoy.
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