A Grandma's Guide to Staying Fit on Her Golden Age

Admit it. One of the most feared changes in life is getting old. But, it is an established fact that each one of us will be like one someday. Nevertheless, regardless of age, one has to stay healthful and physically fit. The following are 10 ways on how to stay fit and healthy at 60.

1. Choose less acidic foods; eat more alkaline foods, instead. Other than alteration in the digestion process in older individuals, too much acidity can cause reduce absorption of calcium in foods. In similar manner, grandmothers and grandfathers are also advised to only eat lighter meals so that they are easier to digest. Experts prefer 6 small, frequent meals for older people.
2. Do exercise. A perfect exercise for older people is resistance training. Resistance training works by preventing muscle wasting, since normally, older people are at greater risk of losing muscle mass. Do resistance training approximately three times a week reduce spine fracture risk. On top of that, walk daily. One essential thing to remember is to ensure meals are taken before the workout. This is to warrant that grandmas and grandpas have the needed energy to finish the workout.
3. The most essential mineral for seniors is calcium. As you all know, calcium resorption is pretty normal in older people wherein the bone is broken down at a faster rate than normal. Thus, drinking milk and eating fruits and vegetables rich in calcium are essential in keeping your bones strong and healthy.
4. Eat fruits and vegetables. If there is a food group that should not be omitted in the diet inasmuch as a person lives, these are the glow foods which primarily consist of fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables should be taken daily to ensure healthy and fit body. While grandmas and grandpas can take multi-vitamins, nothing beats the organic and freshness of fruits and vegetables.
5. Maintain good posture. Older people are prone to osteoporosis and other bone problems. This is quite normal for this age group since their bones are weak and fragile. Maintain the right and proper posture so as not to aggravate the problems.
6. Sharpen your mental health. Drill your mind by performing meditations exercises and participating in mind games. Meditation not only improves cognition and memory but likewise relieves stress and anxiety.
7. Get plenty of sleep. That would not mean, however, sleeping more than 8 hours day. Sleep is essential since it repairs damaged cells and regeneration of new cells.
8. Stop smoking and do not drink alcohol. Partying at golden age is not really desirable - and advisable. Your body reacts differently when you were younger and now that you are 60. Your body system at this point is fragile and weak, and rather needs rest and sleep.
9. Avoid coffee and drink green tea, instead. Backed by scientific studies, coffee has proven to have essential benefits to the body. Coffee reduces the risk of heart problems. Drinking too much coffee is otherwise unhealthy. Known as the world's healthiest drink, green tea has high content of antioxidants that is known to fight cancer.
10. Get regular checkups. Older men and women are prone to health deficits and health threats. Older people are advised to undergo regular check-ups and examinations to curtail any risks involved. For women, get regular mammograms; and perform screenings for colon and prostate cancer for men.

Sarah del Rosario is a lifestyle and health blogger from The Thrifty Senyorita. She currently collaborates with meditationmango.com in sharing yoga information.