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September Sparks New Fitness Routines for Older Adults
9/9/2025
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- Health experts stress the need for exercise routines as autumn arrives, recommending strength training for older adults.
- Dr. Hilary Jones and PT Shakira Akabusi highlight muscle strength, flexibility, and hormonal balance for vitality.
- Akabusi calls September "the new January," a prime time for forming longevity-enhancing habits.
- A beginner-friendly three-step bodyweight workout is suggested for those over 50, focusing on bone health.
- Low-Intensity Steady State (LISS) exercises are popular for maintaining fitness and reducing injury risk.
