Life Kit: Health How to maintain an exercise routine as you age
Mar 20, 2025
Juana Summers, co-host of NPR's All Things Considered, shares her insights on the importance of maintaining an exercise routine as we age. She highlights how regular movement not only supports cardiovascular health but also fosters community. Personal stories from older exercisers reveal their motivations and the positive changes they experience. The conversation emphasizes setting achievable fitness goals and overcoming fears, proving that it’s never too late to embrace an active lifestyle.
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Bodies Keep Responding To Activity
- Becca Geordry explains that older bodies still adapt to movement and respond to progressive signals.
- Small, gradual increases in activity produce measurable fitness gains over time.
Follow The 150-Minute Guideline
- Aim for about 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity activity, roughly 30 minutes five days a week.
- Include strength training on top of aerobic activity for fuller benefits.
Schedule What You Enjoy
- Schedule workouts and pick activities you enjoy so you stick with them.
- Use online or community programs when time or transport is a barrier.