9 Fitness Myths After Age 50 You Shouldn’t Believe
9 Fitness Myths After Age 50 You Shouldn’t Believe Just because you’re over 50 doesn’t necessarily mean you’re late in getting in shape, here’s a look at myths you should never believe about middle-aged fitness. 1- I haven’t exercised in my whole life – it’s too late to start The one thing you have to keep in mind is that you will never be too old to start exercising. “There is no expiration date for the body to benefit from physical activity,” says Alice Bell, a certified physiotherapist in the Aging Center and spokeswoman for the American Society of Physiotherapy. “Studies show that individuals who adopt an active lifestyle at any age show improvements in strength, endurance, balance and cognitive performance.” 2- I shouldn’t run anymore A person who spends his day sitting does not have to run all night, even for a distance of five kilometers, but he who runs regularly does not have to stop just because he is getting old, as running is great for cardiovascular health and...