To move healthily into our golden years, we need to look after our bodies in midlife. Unfortunately, many of us find that movement doesn’t come as easily as when we were under 40.
“We lose some of our ability to play,” says Josh Silverman, head of education at Third Space health club in London. “Play” in this context is not about recruiting your friends for a game of tag. “It means moving with ease, for enjoyment, like we did as kids, and it’s vital for mental health.”
Our physical health takes a hit too. “This gradual reduction in activity affects our speed, strength and muscle mass, all of which are key to staying healthy as we age,” Silverman says.
For women, strength and bone density
