You probably already know that working out consistently can make your heart healthier, build your muscles, and make you more fit. But women over 50 often have a lot of obligations, like taking care of older and younger relatives, managing their prime career years, and trying to keep the house in some kind of order at the same time. Exercise can get pushed aside. You’re not the only one who feels that way.
Cardiologists emphasize that the majority of the most effective workouts for women over the age of fifty do not demand a significant amount of time. In addition, they may help ease some of the tension that comes with being a member of the sandwich generation. And dare we say it, they can even have a little fun.
According to Dr. Padma Shenoy, a cardiologist at Manhattan Cardiology, simply lacing up a pair of durable sneakers, opening your front door, and strolling around your neighborhood with a bounce in your step might help strengthen your heart. “Start with 20 minutes every day and work up to 30 minutes or more,” she says. Read the article
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