5 Ways to Stay Active as You Age
HOW TO TAKE YOUR ADVENTURE FURTHER AT AGE 55, 65, AND BEYOND!
1. Volunteer or attend events within your community.
Meet new people, discover new hobbies and maintain a positive mindset by living with intent and being helpful within your community organizations.
2. Find a walking buddy.
Whether it is a friend or family member, having someone to be active with will help motivate you to stay moving.
3. Start a hobby.
Bonus points if your hobby brings you outside! Getting fresh air consistently can help positively impact your overall health - just remember sunscreen!
4. Take a road trip!
Across the country or across a state line or two; taking a road trip brings you to new places to explore all while stimulating your mind with new experiences. Check out some National Parks, or go overseas to explore some historical and natural wonders!
5. Just start moving.
Take short walks or hikes to start your journey to being active - it is never too late! Continue taking your active lifestyle even further one step at a time... Just make sure to keep safety in mind.
Have you ever felt like you had to say no to a family outing, a trip of a lifetime, or simply a walk due to your "age"?
Staying active throughout your entire life is pertinent to your health, physically and mentally. As we age we tend to slow down, but why? This is the time to focus on your lifestyle and make conscious decisions about staying active, or taking the right steps to become active!
Don't allow your age or previous lack of activity to hinder you from creating an active lifestyle for yourself today! There are hundreds of ways to stay (or become) active as you age, and we have the perfect gear that will make getting started moving (or to continue moving) safe and comfortable well into your 50s, 60s, and beyond!
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- Robert A.
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Hiker Hunger Trekking Poles are the best way to ensure you maximize your daily exercise and activity. They are purchasable in a pair (or single) on the Hiker Hunger website.
There are two different varieties of trekking poles, 100% Carbon Fiber Poles which are ultra-lightweight, shock-absorbent, and heavy-duty; or, Aluminum 7075 Poles for rough, rocky terrain and heavier weight.
