Being active in later adulthood

Updated: 30 September 2022

Manuela Leporesi
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  • Take part in physical activity 3 or more days a week to help stay fit and mobile and prevent falls
  • Try a mix of physical activities such as walking, gardening, swimming, aerobics, yoga and cycling
  • Start with small amounts of physical activity and build up slowly
  • Strengthen muscles such as with resistance training 2 or more days a week
  • Ask a health worker for advice about how to adapt activities to suit a person’s physical condition

 

 

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