It was a belief that fitness was invented for the younger generation and older people won’t be able to increase their muscle mass or strength.
But the researches proved that training for people who are 50 and more age group is good for health. When you become older your metabolism slows down and you gain fat. Due to the process when artery passages become narrow you will have a high blood pressure and heart diseases. Muscles and skin lose the shape which may cause osteoporosis. This disease makes your bones fragile and porous.  You won’t get older too fast if you do regular training suitable for your age. The specialists from the American college of Sports Medicine advice to do 15 to 60 minutes oxygen workout few days a week.
The main goal of this exercise is to increase the heart rate to at least 60-90% that means 220 beats per minute minus the present age.
A useful cardiovascular training for your heart and blood supposes a lively 30 minute walk or three 10 minute walks per day, slow jogging, swimming or dancing.
You should perform strength building workout if you want to stay fit and make your muscles stronger. To have strong leg muscles you can do the balancing exercises which prevent you from the ball fall in old age. It is well known that every year nearly 300,000 people of old age are suffering from broken hips due to a bad fall. In order to keep your muscles in tone you are able to do slow stretching exercises. They also make your joints more flexible, keep your body balanced and enlarge your movements. If you tend to increase your metabolism, make your heart and lungs healthy and your joints more pliant you need to perform the endurance exercises. Your body will be always functioning well because during this exercises a little bit higher metabolic rate stimulates the production of essential biochemicals. The advantages of exercising in old age
You will stay healthier and younger for a long time if you do all these exercises. You will be able to postpone the Osteoporosis disease. You will be more active and can prevent yourself from Non-Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus and some types of coronary diseases. Psychologists suggest that training keeps you in a good mood and helps you overcome the depression. You won’t be isolated and can take part in different social activities for elderly people where you meet new friends. But before starting a workout program you should consult a specialist and a trainer where you can discuss your medical conditions and make a convenient workout regime.
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