When you hit the age where you’re low on strength and stamina you need to alter your workout routines to suit your body. Don’t give up on your fitness at a time when it’s actually of prime importance. If you let go of your fitness at this stage, it would be a terribly hard rebound to achieve a few years later. When your age becomes a hurdle to your fitness, try these alternative exercise routines that will keep up with the needs of your age:

1. TRAIN YOUR MUSCLES TO REMOVE HINDRANCES IN DAILY ACTIVITIES – FUNCTIONAL TRAINING

Your muscles and joints need regular tuning in order to perform daily activities efficiently. Any new movement for the body becomes difficult to do without some pain. Functional training includes exercises that involve movements from your everyday life like stair climbing and squats to prepare your body. Be it a game with your kids or trek during vacation, your body needs to be fit for everything.

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2. CAN’T RUN LONG, SO RUN SHORT BUT MAKE IT FAST – HIGH-INTENSITYSHORT INTERVAL CARDIO

The best way to burn calories without overworking your body is to ditch your long jogs for short but high-intensity workouts. Do brief sessions of running, cycling, swimming, walking or stationary exercise that get your heart rate jumping. Then take frequent breaks to catch your breath. This will help you burn more calories in less time.

3. STRENGTHEN YOUR MUSCLES FOR YOUR LATE ADVENTURES – RESISTANCE TRAINING

With your busy life ahead of you finding time for your health becomes less of a priority. Resistance training is a perfect way to spend less time at the gym and getting better results. With compound exercises that work your entire body this form of fitness helps you gain and maintain muscle strength that you tend to lose over age.

4. MAINTAIN YOUR BODY’S FLEXIBILITY AND FLUIDITY – YOGA

Your body works like machinery, if not used regularly it often becomes stiff and gives troubles while functioning. To keep your muscles flexible and joints smooth you need to give them their regular stretches. Practicing yoga everyday would be the best way in the direction. It not only improves flexibility and strength but also heals your mind.

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5. FOR A HEALTHY MIND – TAI CHI

For someone who has not exercised their whole lives or has trouble doing an intense workout should begin with a mild and meditative form like Tai Chi. It helps you build body balance and focus. Practicing Tai Chi is a good way to relieve stress, control blood pressure and improve mental health. The calming exercises require more muscle control and focus than strength keeping it easy for the unexercised body.