Never Too Old to Start
Fitness magazines may brim with sleek, attractive young women, but exercise is just as critical for older women. After the age of 40, a woman loses between 1/3 and 1/2 pound of muscle each year and gains that much in fat.
The main components of a fitness program can help protect women as they age. Cardio offers protection against heart disease – the number one health risk that women face. A regular strength-training program can help preserve bone tissue and lean muscle (and, along with it, your strength and a slimmer figure). And flexibility training can help improve balance and protect against falls. So don’t keep making excuses – find out what exercise is right for you and start working out!
