Jackie Joyner-Kersee – A well-rounded workout routine for any woman over 60 should focus on building and maintaining muscle strength, improving flexibility, and cardiovascular health. Strength training is especially important because it helps counteract the loss of muscle mass and strength that can happen as we age.

Therefore, a workout should simply be to get the blood flowing and to build some strength without causing any serious injury in the process. The first step in creating a workout plan if you are over the age of 60 is to understand the condition of your body.

Walking is also one of the simplest and most effective forms of aerobic exercise that can be done regularly. Consistency in a fitness routine is key, because regular exercise can help women over 60 regain muscle strength and improve quality of life. It’s important to pick exercises that you enjoy, this way you will stick with them.

If you’re in the latter group, activities like walking and swimming might be ideal for you, especially in your 60s. Both create little to no impact on the joints – and they’re fun! Slow-motion strength training (SMST) can produce cardiovascular conditioning, fat loss, and muscle strength gain.