Exercise for Women Over 50 (Part 1) :

There are many exercises for women over 50, but success is based on the ease of integration into your lifestyle and the social benefit. Almost all health and diet programs will involve some exercise. But, you have to get something positive out of the experience or you won't have the determination to continue. This is why most new years resolutions to exercise are short lived.

When I taught the psychology of eating in the weight reduction program, we would always pair people to exercise. Pairing was the social support needed to establish and maintain an exercise routine. They would encourage and prompt each other to keep the motivation going as they eventually became exercise buddies.

"Exercise is so potent that it influences every physiological system in the body for the better. They don't provide the long list of all the benefits, but mention, "The first benefit of exercise for women is reduction of the symptoms of menopause". This includes hot flashes, joint pain and poor sleep, which can all be improved.

↪ Exercise for Women Over 50 (Part 2)