Do you remember Jack LaLanne? I do. I remember exercising with my mom in front of the TV holding onto a chair while doing squats. At the young age of 94, Jack LaLanne continued to work out every morning for two hours. He spent 1 ½ hours in the weight room and ½ hour swimming. If he could do it, you can do it. You can not tell me you are too old to exercise.
When you get up and do some exercise first thing in the morning, you have more energy throughout the day. Some of the side benefits of exercising are you may lose weight which could make you look better and you feel better.
I have one client who is 84 yrs young and she says that if she doesn't get up and move, she won't be able to get up and move. Exercising regularly helps to minimize the aches and pains you feel when you're getting out of bed in the morning.
I have a client who is looking for a job. I tell him to make sure he exercises the day he has an interview. It gives him energy and that will come through in his interview. He will also feel better about himself and more confident. All of that makes a difference in the first impression people have of you.
Ideally you want to be doing strength training twice a week as well as some form of cardio 3-5 times a week. The strength training is going to make you stronger and tone your muscles. The cardio exercise, whether it is walking, biking, or swimming, will exercise your heart and give you more energy.
People will notice your energy level. Maybe it will show up on the dance floor at a special event. You and your partner can dance the night away while others are noticing and envious of all that energy you have.
You're never too old to exercise. You just need to find the right exercises for you!
~