What is the single best thing people of all ages can do to ensure a long, happy, healthy life? Exercise.
According to research, a 30 minute walk per day, five days a week, adds one year onto your life. The more vigorous, aerobic activities, like running or lap swimming, for just and hour, four times a week, adds up to 3 or 4 years to your life.
One of the stark realizations about reaching retirement is the fact we are aging. That point can hit home rather firmly, but you can use your newfound spare time to add years to your life.
And it need not be jogging ten blocks twice a day. Here are some of the more enjoyable, low impact, ways for very effective exercise.
Golf Walking
Gardening
Gym resistance training
Yoga
Pilates
Swimming
Dance classes
Gem fossicking
Tai Chi
Croquet
If you want to go full steam ahead, here are some increased physical activity things you can add.
Cycling Jogging Wall climbing Team sports Kayaking/rafting Bush walking Aerobics
But whatever you do, do something.
With more and more people slowing down activity after retirement, more are...