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Add balance activities to your week alongside running and strength work

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CDC's activity guidelines for adults 65 and older call for three things each week: aerobic activity, muscle strengthening on at least 2 days, and activities that improve balance. Simple balance work like walking heel-to-toe or standing up from a sitting position can fit into a warm-up or cool-down.

The result

Result: CDC: adults 65+ need 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity (running counts as vigorous), at least 2 days of muscle strengthening, plus balance activities each week.

Note: Not medical advice. Talk to your doctor before changing your training, diet, or supplements.

Source

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (opens the original source in a new tab). Check it for the latest numbers before you act.

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