How to increase stamina after 70
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Characteristics of old age
At what age do you start feeling tired and old.
Physical activity guidelines for older adults
Older adults should do some type of physical activity every day. It can help to improve your health and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Speak to a GP first if you have not exercised for some time, or if you have medical conditions or concerns.
Make sure your activity and its intensity are appropriate for your fitness.
Adults aged 65 and over should aim to:
- be physically active every day, even if it's just light activity
- do activities that improve strength, balance and flexibility on at least 2 days a week
- do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity a week or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity if you are already active, or a combination of both
- reduce time spent sitting or lying down and break up long periods of not moving with some activity
If you've fallen or are worried about falling, doing exercises to improve your strength, balance and flexibility will help make you stronger and feel more confident on your feet.
What counts as light activity?
Light activity is moving rather than sittin
- how to remain healthy in old age
- how to keep healthy in old age