Right now, there are over fifty four million Americans that are over the age of sixty five. And it is recommended that they get exercise every week, that’s either moderate or vigorous intensity. Beyond that, it is recommended that they exercise they do be a combination of resistance training, balance training, and cardio. And for those that aren’t in good enough health to do the recommended 150 minutes a week, they should still do whatever they’re able to do.
Key Takeaways:
- As of 2021, there were over 54 million people in the United States who were over the age of sixty five.
- Based on what is currently recommended, seniors should be getting at least some moderate or vigorous intensity exercise.
- Cardio training for seniors is important in order to go up against the cardiovascular risk factors that they have.
“As fitness professionals, we have an incredible opportunity to not only help our senior clients improve their overall health and well-being through exercise but also to empower them to find activities that they enjoy doing to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.”
Read more: https://blog.nasm.org/senior-cardio-workouts
