Exercise For Women Over 40

The last of the baby boomer turned forty in the year 2000, and this is a generation that has revealed that it has no intention of going gently into old age or declining health! Many women fear the age of forty as the beginning of an inevitable decline but when you take a real look around, you'll see that nothing could be further from the truth. Women of this age and older are maintaining healthy lifestyles, exploring new types of exercise and in some cases are far healthier than they were while they were in their twenties and thirties!

When you are looking for a way to stay in shape, don't think of an exercise regimen that will sap your energy and make you groan every time to do it. You'll find that if you really have an interest in a particular activity, you will do it for longer than you intended to, do it more regularly and be less resentful every time you do it. If possible, you can take some time to learn a new activity that will let you accomplish a life goal. Have you ever wanted to snorkel off the Great Barrier Reef? Take some time to become a better swimmer. Have you ever wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail? Give yourself a year to get in shape to do just that.

You can also find exercise that will make you feel more womanly and help you remember that you are beautiful no matter what your age is. Look at various types of dancing and realize that there's never a bad time to dance. Belly dancing is a great way to emphasize your favorite parts of yourself, while jazz, tap and traditional Irish dance can get your heart going like nothing else will!

Remember that boredom and frustration are some of the biggest things that keep us from exercising, so shake it up. Find one activity that you really like, whether that is rock climbing, ju jitsu or dance, and pick up other activities to help you do it. For instance, when warming up to tackle a rock climbing wall, some yoga is a great thing to get you started. Learning yoga can complement the rock climbing and keep your routine interesting.

Similarly, remember that your exercise should suit you in terms of convenience and that it should fit into your day easily. Can you easily get to the gym, or do you need something that you can do at home? Also, remember that there's no reason you can't start slow and work your way up. It can take as much as 3 months to see change so be patient, with yourself and whatever program you've decided on. Be safe as well, and start with a lot of good stretching and remember to dress appropriately.

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