The IMPORTANCE of nutrition and exercise in aging populations

For people aged 65 years and over, the recommendation is at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on most, preferably all days.

• Strength exercises help maintain muscle and bone strength, and can include:
• Weight, strength or resistance training
• Lifting and carrying (for example, groceries or small children
• Moderate yard work (for example, digging , raking and mowing and vigorous weeding - which I hate!)
• Flexibility activities that focus on your flexibility help you move more easily
• Balancing activities improve your balance can prevent falls and injuries

• For some people with disability, physical activity can be a challenge. This can be due to mobility issues or a lack of accessible and inclusive gyms and other exercise spaces.
• If you haven’t been active, speak with your doctor before starting anything new, then start slow, and build up over a few weeks. Stop exercising and speak with your doctor if you experience any pain, discomfort, nausea, chest pain or shortness of breath.