Many women over fifty are super busy and complain they don’t have time for a full workout so here are 7 sneaky ways to get exercise into your day. Waking up early to go to the gym first thing or taking a Pilates class right after work might sound good on paper, but actually keeping your exercise plans can be challenging. If you feel like every day is a marathon don’t worry! These 7 sneaky tricks can be a great way to fit exercise into your day and help you meet your fitness goals.
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Transform Any Space in Your Home Into Your Personal Gym
Belonging to a gym can be a great thing! I love the social aspect of it and there’s nothing quite like being inspired by the woman next to you who’s rocking her workout. But I have my days where I love nothing more than to work out in the comfort of my own home! Having a designated space in my house helps keep me accountable when I don’t feel up to getting myself to the gym. It also enables me to get a quick workout in when I’m crunched for time.
Keep That Pesky Weight Off With Ease
Weight is a whole lot easier to put on than it is to lose – that’s just one of the frustrating, annoying truths that women are plagued with. Of course, it isn’t fair– we put in serious time at our gyms and spend months counting calories and measuring portions. Unfortunately, with just one vacation or week of indulging in our favorite foods, all the weight that we’ve worked so hard to lose comes back on – and then some!
The Fastest Way to Build Muscle When You’re in Your Sixties
You’ll never catch me saying that losing weight and building muscle in your sixties is easy. In fact, it’s hard work. Women’s bodies are complex. As we age, we lose muscle, our bodies burn fewer calories and we’re more susceptible to injury. But even with all of that stacked against us, ladies, there’s no reason why we can’t age like fine wine.
It all really comes down to one thing – being dedicated. If you’re dedicated to putting in real work, you’re bound to see some real results.
Read MoreHOW WOMEN OVER 50 CAN LEARN TO EMBRACE MORNING WORKOUTS
Let’s be honest — many of us are not energetic in the morning. Trying to get out of bed can be difficult, but getting out of bed to exercise is impossible for many. Most of us think it’s just easier to hit the snooze button and tell yourself you’ll do your workout later. However, life happens and things come up and often times there goes your exercise for the day. That’s why wellness professionals advocate exercising early.
