Need guidance on how to start exercising—or motivation to get you back on track? Consult the free 124-page Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute on Aging.
It focuses on workouts for people over 50, with illustrated exercises for strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance. The guide is organized into seven chapters, including “Get Ready” (covering the “why” of exercise), “Get Set” (for goal setting and planning, and “Go” (the “how” of exercise). It also includes worksheets to record your goals, activity levels, and progress.
Another source of practical exercise tips is Your Guide to Physical Activity and Your Heart from the National Institutes of Health.
