Active Living Over 65
All types of physical activity, including walking, gardening and strength and balance exercise classes can significantly improve mobility, protect against ill-health, enhance mental wellbeing and lower the risk of cognitive decline, as well as keeping you more independent for longer.
You should also try to break up long periods of sitting with light activity, since sedentary behaviour is considered an independent risk factor for ill-health, no matter how much exercise you do.
Find out more about the benefits of being active at: www.nhs.uk and try the NHS Fitness Self Assessment to discover if you are active enough.
If you are over 65, you may be interested in the Department of Health’s useful factsheet which includes physical activity guidelines: www.nhs.uk/ Livewell/fitness/Documents/older-adults-65- years.pdf
If you are not used to exercising, you should start gently and gradually increase the amount you do. There are various activities to help you get and stay active in Nottinghamshire.
Find out about activities, clubs and groups at: www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk
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