It is okay; part of getting older is slowing down. There are some new aches and pains, but you still want to keep up with your grandchildren, and there is no reason you shouldn’t. You should also learn how and why you should be taking even better care of your body in old age – and we’ll tell you why. Exercise for those over 60 is easy. Begin with these simple steps to get going again and you will be just as active as your littlest one in no time.
First, you should begin with stretching out your joints. As you age, 
changes occur in your tendons and ligaments that decrease flexibility and restrict movements of some of your joints. This can interfere with being able to do simple tasks like walking, housekeeping, and writing. You should begin with basic stretching. You can start with head and shoulder rolls, circling your wrists and ankles, and swift up and down motions of your limbs.
Believe it or not, there are exercises that are proven to help build bold. Over time, we lose bone density and important mineral content that makes us more likely to break and fracture bones. We don’t want to live like we’re fragile. Try adding up to three 30-minute workouts a week of resistance training exercises. What does this mean? Use 10 or 20 lb weights (anything that you feel comfortable with) and do bicep curls, knee raises, and you can try lunges, but be careful that you are doing them correctly.
Muscle loses strength and flexibility over time – they lose mass and tend to become stiff and sore. Even little tasks, like opening jars or carrying grocery bags, can become more difficult. Strength training will help to maintain your muscle and even improve your metabolism. Focus on low-impact strength training exercises. Stick with light dumbbells or ankle weights and do an exercise like repetitive arm raises and side leg raises.
Even in our late age, we can still worry about our weight. With the loss of muscle mass, your metabolic rate decreases and gives you unwanted pounds on the scale. The answer is an aerobic activity. It will ramp up your heart rate, burn fat, and promote cardiovascular health. Try to begin each day with 30 minutes of cardio exercise. This includes activities like walking with your dog, playing tennis with a friend, swimming, biking and even dancing!
Lastly, don’t forget about your vitamin D! Try exercising in the sun, but do not forget about apply sunscreen! As I said, exercise for those over 60 is simple and easy. Good luck and you will be feeling healthier and more alive than ever.…