As we age, we know all too well that the function of our bodies begins to decline. To put some numbers on those changes, you lose roughly 3-8% of your muscle mass per decade starting in your 30s. Bone mineral density also begins to decline, which puts you at risk for osteoporosis. Your VO2 Max (the heart and lungs’ ability to take in oxygen and convert it into energy) decreases as well.
That all sounds like bad news – but there is some good news too: you can slow the rate of these declines! What should you do?
Making changes to your exercise habits and/or continuing on your health and fitness journey can slow these declines and help you stay healthier for longer. Programs like RiseUp Fitness work to help the average person maintain functional fitness levels throughout their later years - think playing with your grandkids at the park or walking up the stairs at a local restaurant.
Your VO2 Max – the overall functional capacity of your body to do hard work – decreases with age, but one of the best ways to not only slow that decline, but potentially even increase your VO2 Max, is with aerobic exercise and low-impact HIIT workouts (similar to those you do on a regular basis as RiseUp).
The American Heart Association recommends that as you get into your 40s and beyond, you should strive to exercise 150 minutes per week with moderate to vigorous intensity cardio, and include at least two 15-20 minutes of strength training sessions per week. By this standard, attending 3 to 4 RiseUp Fitness classes per week will boost both longevity and quality of life. Who wouldn’t want that?
If you’ve decided you want to slow the aging process come join us for a free workout: https://www.riseupfitness.com/free-class
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