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Exercises suitable for those above 60 years.

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Dr. James Rochester answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See link below: Nice info from the British National Health Service regarding this topic. Hope this helps. Best of luck and stay active. Dr R http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Pages/physical-activity-guidelines-for-older-adults.aspx

Answered 1/27/2015

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Exercise: Older adults starting a new exercise should exhibit some caution. Start with walking, increase gradually. Consider yoga which is available at many levels, or Tai Chi which is great for balance and general fitness. Some older adults benefit from swimming or water aerobics. Many gyms have fitness programs specifically geared to older adults as well.

Answered 2/11/2015

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Remember: There is no one size fits all answer to a question like this. It depends on your present fitness level, past exercise history and any underlying orthopedic and/or cardiopulmonary limitations. Some older patients still run marathons or lift heavy weights others really need to focus on low impact exercise like on a stationary cycle and yoga.

Answered 3/7/2019

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