There are numerous benefits to exercising no matter your age, but health and wellbeing is especially important as we get older. Getting back into the gym as an older adult – or starting for the first time – can feel daunting, but once you’re in the swing of things you’ll wish you’d started sooner.

Walking is an incredibly underrated form of exercise. It’s a great starting point for those looking to make lifestyle changes. Even just a short walk a day can make a world of difference to your health. Why not give walking the credit it deserves and try to start incorporating it into your lifestyle change program?

Running is a great way to keep active and take small steps towards a healthy lifestyle. Running benefits include helping to improve your cardiovascular fitness, strengthen your muscles and help relieve stress.

Interested in trying out Pilates? Begin your practice by starting off with our 3 easy to follow movements.

Whether we consider ourselves active or not, we’re familiar with the concept that exercise is good for our health. But how exactly is exercise good for us?