4) Cycling
Jumping on a bike is another low-impact exercise that can get you reaping you the benefits of a healthy heart and toned muscles. With a properly fitted bicycle, recreational riding is gentle on the joints and easier on the body than running, with less muscle damage and soreness.
It’s a great workout for your legs and butt, and you can choose to ride on some hills or mountains if you want to get your upper body in on the action, too.
Along with walking, cycling is easy to incorporate into your daily routine – an implementation that can very positively affect your mental state and mood. The University of Reading in England, with other institutions, is conducting a study looking at the positive impacts of cycling on the 50 + population’ independence, wellbeing, and health, as well as trying to find ways to make cycling more inviting to older populations.
You can try a group spin class, although these will be more impactful than a simple ride through the park; you can ride along a scenic bike path; or you can even use a stationary bike in your living room.