While much of the research into aging and exercise focuses on adults with long-term fitness habits, experts say it’s never too late to reap the benefits of physical fitness.
“Aging is a physiological process that can be influenced for the better (delaying it) or worse (accelerating it),” write the authors of the research study Anti-Aging Through Fitness Enhancement. “The most recent scientific evidence shows that regularly and appropriately practiced physical exercise, to improve physical fitness, is currently the best way to delay or even prevent the consequences of aging. Such exercise always brings benefits, irrespective of the age, sex, health, or the physical condition of the person who undertakes it.”
What is the best exercise for aging? Your doctor may have a specific recommendation for you. If you’re just starting a fitness routine or thinking about taking your workouts in a new direction, be sure to talk with your doctor about what’s appropriate for you.
You can also find exercise tips and helpful information on maximizing your physical and mental health at our Health for Older Adults information hub: https://www.ncoa.org/article/the-life-changing-ben...

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