12 Exercises Women Over 40 Should Do Every Week

4Flexibility

Maintaining flexibility of muscles eases the task of performing works in a relaxing manner. It is an important part of workout especially for people who are aging, to keep their muscles relaxed. Prior to stretching, muscles should be warmed up with light cardio exercises. Hold your body still through each stretch for around 20-30 seconds and repeat the set for three to four times.  Flexibility training can be done on a daily basis but should be done at least twice a week to make your muscles relaxed.

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5Bone Health Exercises

One of the main problems both men and women face is the loss of bone density. While it typically occurs around the age of 50, it is better to take precautions by the age of 40 to promote bone health and maintain it. Weight-bearing cardio workouts are preferred such as walking or jogging instead of non-weight bearing workouts. Moderate or heavy workouts helps in maintaining the bone health. Consult your physician before starting any workout as with other workout programs.

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6Weight Training for Osteoporosis

Research conducted by National Osteoporosis Foundation indicates that approximately 1 in every 2 women will break a bone because of Osteoporosis, a condition in which the bones become brittle which increases the risk of fractures. Simple activities like dancing, jumping jacks, sports and jogging are all great examples of workouts to be performed to keep bones strong. This should be done a minimum of 2 days a week with high intensity.

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