Children are full of energy and love physical activity. Between riding their bikes around the block, organizing a casual game of pickup basketball, and climbing the monkey bars, engaging in exercise is quite natural for a child. As you grow older, opportunities for exercise seem to be far and few between. It is critical to prioritize exercise to counteract the effects of inactivity on your body. Here are four different forms of exercise that work to counteract the effects of ageing on the body. 

Yoga

Yoga is a prevalent form of physical and mental exercise, and it is practiced by children and adults all over the world. The stretches and poses that you engage in through yoga provide relief to aches and pain caused by stiff and sore muscles. The best thing about yoga is that it helps alleviate mental stress, which can manifest itself in physical discomfort. Use yoga to help keep both your body and mind refreshed.

Jog

Not everyone has the stamina and ability to go for long-distance runs, which is why going for jogs is an excellent substitution. A little more intense than a walk and not as boisterous as a full-on run, jogging qualifies as the perfect middle-ground exercise. Jogging activates muscles that you will need to be strong as your body ages. After jogging for a month or more, you will notice positive changes in the strength of your hips, legs and of course, your stamina. Be kind to yourself and don’t expect to be ready to run a marathon after jogging for the first time. It will take time to build your strength, and if you keep it consistent, you will be in amazing health. Be sure to purchase high-quality, running shoes to maximize your success

Resistance Training

Resistance training, also known as weightlifting, is used to prevent the effects that ageing has on your body. You don’t need to become a powerlifter or a bodybuilder but doing occasional resistance training will help you lose fat, minimize the chance of contracting diabetes, strengthen the health of your heart, reduce pain in your neck & back, and stabilize your balance. If lifting weights is not your preference, try using your body weight to train your body. For example, instead of doing chest or shoulder presses, do pull-ups, chin-ups, or push-ups.

Go for A Swim

Not only is swimming, fun and relaxing, but it is also a fantastic way to get some much-needed exercise. Swimming will help improve your stamina and take the pressure off your muscles and joints. Swimming is excellent for your heart and lungs; it helps lower your blood pressure and promotes healthy blood circulation. 

There are so many ways to keep yourself in shape and prevent the effects that ageing has on your body. Yoga, jogging, resistance training, and swimming are great starting points for you if you don’t know where to start!