For some of us as we attain the age of 50 we start to shut down. It’s like the end is near. The jelly-belly becomes prominent and depression steps in. However, in reality this is when you want to be enjoying life, not thinking about going in and out of hospitals.
In fact this is the time to start making changes:
That Trick Knee Just Got Trickier, so ride a bike. Cycling just 25 minutes a day, three times a week, significantly improve your ability to walk pain free.
Bone minerals are lost and replaced throughout life--it's a natural process --but after age 35, the loss begins to outpace the replacement. At 50, this imbalance can hurt you. So stress your bones a bit. Walking beats swimming, running beats walking, and strength training is the best bone builder of all. Add to your diet milk, yogurt, a handful of almonds and some Swiss cheese.
Your Aching Back can be due to inactivity: Exercising with a foam roll can loosen the muscles around your pelvis and torso. Lie on top of the roll with your arms crossed over your chest. Keep your abs tight and your feet on the ground. Glide on the roll from your shoulders to the base of your spine several times until you feel the muscles release.
Water Shortage: As you age your body literally dries up. It will likely consist of just 54 percent water, as opposed to the 61 percent found in younger men. At this point drinking fluids is most important.
Mass Defections occurs as you age, causing some to lose as much as 35 % of muscle mass. At this point don't shy away from heavy weights because you think you're susceptible to injury. As long as you use proper form, which you should master now if you haven't already, heavy weights will keep your bones strong and your muscles large.
This way, you won't be knocked off-kilter when the bank hands over your retirement check.
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