Getting up and moving need not be an elusive or challenging task. Indeed, older adults can choose from diverse pursuits, especially during the spring. Everyday activities—such as gardening, walking, biking, and spending time with family—contribute to an active, healthy lifestyle. Moreover, Coastal Home Care’s at-home companion care allows seniors to engage in such activities as part of their daily routines.
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Below, we outline 5 spring exercises seniors can enjoy:
1. Get Your Garden Ready
As temperatures warm, prep your garden for spring and summer. Gardening reinforces strength and flexibility through squatting, bending, and lifting. It also supports mental health, as it requires you to go outside and interact with nature. Not to mention, it’s fulfilling to see all your hard work turn into a fruitful garden!
2. Take a Walk through the Park
Another great spring activity is walking through a park. You can choose to do so by yourself, with your pet, or alongside friends and family. The company gives you someone to chat with, and you may even forget you’re exercise!
You might plan your walk as an opportunity to visit shops, restaurants, or other locations. If you’re feeling more adventurous, hike on a local trail with easy hiking difficulty.
3. Go on a Bike Ride
A bike ride also offers a chance to enjoy spring. Despite less opportunity to chat, you might bike with friends and family as well. If you’re alone, no worries! Breathe some fresh air, enjoy the sights, and appreciate nature. Put in some earphones and listen to some upbeat music, if you want!
Of course, biking can be more rigorous than walking and so a better way to build strength and endurance. If you feel comfortable, we encourage putting on a helmet and going for a ride! Consider choosing a flat trail, changing the gears to a less-taxing setting, and following other bicycle safety tips for older adults.
4. Take Fitness Center Classes
If you want to try guided activities or exercises, explore fitness classes for older adults at your local fitness center. Join trial classes, such as yoga or water aerobics, until you find something for yourself! Group activities help you get your blood flowing and meet others with similar interests.
If you’re not interested in group or structured programs, fitness centers also offer personal trainers, gyms, tracks, and other areas to exercise on your own.
5. Spend Time with Your Family
Spending time with family often presents an opportunity to get up and move. For instance, you might ask your grandchildren what activities they like—throwing a baseball, golfing, or playing table tennis—and try joining them.
Not every activity will seem like exercise, though you could consider it so. Think hide-and-seek, going to the park and pushing the swing, or even active household chores. Whatever the activity, you can enjoy bonding time with your family!
Coastal Home Care: Outstanding Senior Companion Care in Talbot County, MD
Coastal Home Care provides one-on-one companion care to seniors living in Talbot County, MD. Whether getting active or relaxing and spending time together, our nurses’ aides and companions can encourage a fulfilling lifestyle for older adults. Learn about at-home companion care by scheduling a consultation online or calling (410) 572-5606 today.