Athletes at every age: From the Washington Post
Fitness enthusiasts are passionate about their health and well being, regardless of their age. The Washington Post featured an article on Monday, “Older athletes are reluctant to take it easy even though their bodies have aged,” which observes that age does not determine one’s level of fitness. It’s highly likely that you’ve encountered many individuals at age 40 who are in worse shape than many physically active 60 and 70 year olds you may know. Individuals can be athletes at any age.
While cautionary in it’s recommendations, the article asserts that consistently varied workouts for older audiences can result in tangible long-term benefits. According to orthopedic surgeon Vonda Wright, and author of Fitness After 40, ”vigorous conditioning can mitigate declines in strength and aerobic capacity” Wright also asserts that “senior athletes can also lessen the chances of injury through such steps as cross-training and taking sufficient rest time between intense workouts.”