Friday, November 27, 2015

Fitness In You 30's and 40's!


It’s no joke that as we age our metabolism changes as does the shape of our figures. The things we did in our teens and twenties no longer serve us on our fitness and health journeys. But what really has to change as we age?

The Roaring 30’s

Unless you’re some kind of professional or super-elite athlete, your 30’s aren’t even close to old age. You probably still have quite a bit of energy even though career and children may be taking up a lot of your time. At this point, your exercise routines can stay constant as long as you remember that portions might need to be tapered at the table.  The days of eating the entire pint of ice cream or the whole pizza are coming to a close in this decade. Those calories won’t be burned off while you sleep anymore! If the entire pint is calling your name, then ramp up the workout schedule to account for it. Your 30’s are also time to ad resistance or weight training as our bone density starts to slip. As long as you don’t have any other physical issues, once you’re in your 30’s, you can continue with your fitness regimen from your 20’s, just try to include lower-impact activities that save your joints while still building muscle and bone. Your 30’s mark the turning point and it’s time to be aware. Keep reading this article by clicking on the source button :   Source