Life is a journey filled with twists and turns, and sometimes your abilities and circumstances change in ways you never expected. Instead of longing for the past and what you "used" to do, it's time to embrace the present and focus on what you can achieve now.
By celebrating your current strengths, adjusting your exercise goals, and adding supplements to your daily routine, you can open the door to good health and personal growth.
Let's explore how adapting to your present abilities can lead to a more fulfilling and empowered life, year after year.
Stay Positive & Focus on Your Current Strengths
The science is in: Staying positive about the changes your body is going through can go a long way towards living a happy, healthy life. A recent study found that people with the highest satisfaction with aging had a 43% lower risk of dying during the four years after the study. It also found that people with a more positive attitude about growing older were more likely to engage in physical activity, less likely to have trouble sleeping, and generally more optimistic.[1],[2]
Even though you may not be running marathons anymore, you can likely go for a walk or a casual jog most days. Maybe you used to be on the college swim team, but rather than competing in meets these days, you swim laps or go to water aerobics instead. That’s good! You may not be able to do things like before, but instead of dwelling on those, it’s better for your overall well-being to focus on what you can do.
If embracing these changes sounds appealing to you, keep reading to learn about ways to re-energize your wellness with movement and supplements.
Revamp Your Exercise Routine
It's important to adjust your exercise routines to match your changing body and capabilities. Incorporating low-impact activities like walking, swimming, or yoga can help maintain fitness while reducing the risk of injury. Focusing on flexibility, balance, and strength training can enhance overall well-being and support a healthy, active lifestyle.
Find gentle activities you enjoy and invite friends and family to join in. You might join a Pickleball team, start a walking club with friends, or ride bikes with your family on the weekends. A recent study found that people who exercised with companions were 32% more likely to achieve sufficient physical activity and 45% more likely to have good mental health.[3]
[1] “How You Feel About Aging Could Affect Health. Here's How to Keep the Right Attitude” American Heart Association News heart.org/en/news/2022/08/19/how-you-feel-about-aging-could-affect-health-heres-how-to-keep-the-right-attitude.
[2] “Associations Between Satisfaction With Aging and Health and Well-being Outcomes Among Older US Adults” JAMA Network Open jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2788853.
[3] Smith GSE, Moyle W, Burton NW. “Frequency of Physical Activity Done with a Companion: Changes Over Seven Years in Adults Aged 60+ Living in an Australian Capital City.” J Aging Health. 2023 Oct;35(9):736-748.