SPORTS: SENIORS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN

 

During your senior years, you can still enjoy a wide array of activities that will strengthen your bones and boost your immune system. These are meant for leisure, relaxation and physical activity. Here are some common sports that you can enjoy, but make sure that you get your doctor’s go-signal first. 


BASKETBALL

Basketball is a great sport that helps work out your entire body, particularly the triceps, deltoids and legs. This is also good for improving joint condition, specifically in the knee area. You can benefit from the various drills and game techniques to boost endurance and overall condition.

Basketball is ideal for seniors since you get to play with others and associate with those in the same age bracket. Teamwork is a good way to socialize, enhance camaraderie, develop relationships and communication.


GOLF

If you are not that active anymore, or just want a change in environment, you will surely enjoy the game of golf. You can start with the driving range where you get to practice your swing. The exercise can enhance your strength, flexibility and focus. There are also putting greens where you can practice control and concentration.

The game of golf is very mental, so it is a perfect opportunity to enhance your mind and think of strategies to reach the holes. It is also a good and relaxing game to enjoy with a buddy or partner.

Walking is an excellent form of exercise for older individuals to keep the heart healthy. You can choose to either drive to the next location via golf cab or just walk the beautiful greens. Golf is a great stress reliever, so take time to enjoy an entire weekend with full amenities and world class services.


SWIMMING

Swimming is another good activity for seniors since it offers increased endurance, strength and agility. Some of the known benefits of the sport for older individuals include well-conditioned and toned muscles, better blood circulation, regular heart rhythm and stronger lungs. Swimming works out all body parts especially the arms, legs and back. Women who are particularly prone to osteoporosis can benefit from the sport.

Seniors can go swimming 2 to 3 times per week, with each session lasting 20 to 40 minutes. If you're swimming for the first time, go slow so you can adjust to the watery environment. Start doing a couple of laps when you're ready. Also ask for assistance from the life guard or instructor during the primary sessions.


MARATHONS

There are marathons for senior individuals. These may be either walking, running or both. In some cases, triathlons are also held which includes running, bicycling and swimming. You will find that there are several people aged 65 years and older who are still in top shape and condition.

Sports greatly enhance a person's performance and can increase lifespan. Look out for marathon schedules in your local area and in local newspapers and start training 3 to 4 times a week for the event. Walkathons may be better if you've never actually joined a marathon.