Going to the gym, especially for the first time, can be an intimidating experience for anyone. But women over fifty usually feel more overwhelmed and uncomfortable than most. There are many ways to reduce your uneasiness in this environment. Here are 10 brilliant ways to feel comfortable in the gym when you’re over fifty.
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6 SIMPLE TREATS FOR PAMPERING AFTER A WORKOUT
There’s nothing better than some pampering after a workout. For so many women over fifty starting and staying with an exercise program can be difficult so why not give yourself a reward occasionally for a job well done. Unfortunately, most of the time we think our reward should be food and that’s a sure fire way to sabotage your gains.
6 REASONS WHY WOMEN OVER 50 SHOULD EXERCISE CONSISTENTLY
I could write a novel about the importance of women over fifty exercising. I would include all the scientific data, the success stories and so on. But instead of posting something you’ve read a million times before, I decided to write about what specifically motivates me to include exercise as part of my normal routine, like brushing my teeth. Engaging in a consistent workout program does so much more than just make me look good — but to be honest, it is the main reason.
NEVER LOSE SIGHT OF YOUR GOALS
If you read my short bio “Who is Phyllis?” you know that from personal tragedy came an unyielding promise to myself that I would always follow a healthy lifestyle. Having a mom who died at 53, I understood the importance of fitness and good nutrition especially for women over the age of 50. I have spent most of my adult life sticking to that promise, sometimes sidelined by a busy work schedule or an overload of mommy duties. But those distractions quickly passed and I continued on my path. Unfortunately, sometimes those bumps in the road were a little more major than having to work until ten every evening.
