Scientists are increasingly linking wellness in old age with fitness. If you want to beat diabetes, dementia, heart disease, obesity, or any of the other debilitating conditions that can affect your wellbeing in old age, the best thing you can do is to get moving. Not only does exercise help you drop pounds but it also gets rid of stress and helps to boost your mood. It doesn’t have to be a case of walking round the block on your own or slogging it out on a boring treadmill, though, there are lots of fun ways to take exercise.
Flash mobs are one of the most interesting modern ways to get strangers meeting up and moving together. These often involve doing an activity such as a dance routine, and they can be great fun and bring different types of people together. Training mobs are a new concept on this, where groups of people gather together to work out spontaneously. This can be a fun and whacky way to get moving without even realising it.
Many older people prefer walking as an activity to improve their fitness, but it doesn’t have to be a dull chore. Why not try walking with a purpose by walking for a charity. Many health organisations run sponsored walks to help raise awareness and money for their cause. Participants can do training walks with friends and then join in the events. Then you can feel good about walking whilst also feeling good about the money and awareness you are raising for a worthwhile cause.
For those who want to have a bit of fun, instead of walking around the block why not try looking into a walking tour? These can be discovered online or in local parks, and some are self-guided or some come with a guide.