Tennis, running, weights, yoga … all exercise is good, but certain sports have more of an impact at a particular age. Here’s what you should be doing – and when…
60s and 70s: walking football/netball
Between the ages of 65 and 74, sedentary time in men and women increases to 10 hours a day or more. Although plenty of active folk will continue to enjoy running and cycling into their 60s, taking up a whole new sport can be daunting for some…
But if walking seems boring, why not try walking sports? Walking football was invented by Chesterfield FC in 2011 to help men over 50 combat loneliness. Today, there are more than 1,000 affiliated clubs, with players in their 70s and 80s. Similarly, Walking Netball is accessible, low-impact and fast-growing. Though there is no running in either, they can still be surprisingly fast and skilful And while they are a fantastic way for those who loved the sports in their earlier years to get back into them, they are also beginner-friendly. Just as team sports bring social benefits, skills and confidence to teens, they can also help later in life.
Full article at source: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/sep/29/run-at-40-dance-at-80-the-best-ways-to-exercise-in-every-decade-of-your-life
Author: The Walking Football
You create the memories; we help you relive them forever!
