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