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Just because you get into your old age it doesn’t mean you have to slow down and stop exploring and living your life. A study by the U.S. Center for Disease Control found senior adults who were still in employment had better health than retirees of the same age. And older adults who worked in physically demanding jobs had the best health overall.
Physical activities are great for promoting health and keeping your mind sharp after retiring. The following are eight simple and fun things you can do to an awesome retirement:
1.) Find other people to exercise with
What makes a fun activity even more interesting is doing it with good buddies. If you can find just two people who share your interest for biking, mountaineering, cycling, bowling, or even fishing, you will find that your days start to get more interesting; and you will feel more energized and creative.
2.) Combine physical and mental exercise for healthy aging
One of the ways you can take care of both your physical and mental health is by taking up a less strenuous activity that engages both body and mind. So swimming can be great for your mental and physical health, but yoga is even better because it strengthens the muscles and joints, helps you to build energy, and promotes calmness and mindfulness: both qualities we need to stay healthy.
3.) Start watching TV with friends
Perhaps at a local joint where you can then walk home and grab some food on the way (basically establishing a routine that allows you to stay in contact with other people, and not withdrawing to yourself). Simple things like watching football in your neighborhood with people whose company you enjoy may not appear so important when you’re younger and obsessed with growing your business or attaining career goals, but when you’re older and left with few physical pursuits, finding time to enjoy the little things will help to keep you grounded and content. Continue Reading…