Is it too late to get fit?

How to get in shape, whatever your age

Want to get your body on track, but think you’ve missed the boat? Don’t worry, it really is never too late to get fit and healthy, according to Healthspan wellbeing expert Nicola Addison. If you’ve only ever flirted with fitness or you’ve fallen off the wagon more times than you can remember, we have the steps to get you in shape.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

‘Regular exercise lowers the risk of many diseases, reduces stress and anxiety, helps us to sleep better and makes us feel happy,’ says Nicola. It’s also important for keeping our muscles strong as we age. ‘Muscle mass declines every year after 30 by 2-5%, depending on your biology,’ says Annelies Harte, personal trainer at Third Space gym. ‘If you don’t do anything by your 50s, your support system diminishes and you’ll get progressively weaker year on year.’

So, how do you start? ‘Everyone can exercise in their own home or simply by walking,’ says Annelies. ‘The important thing is to get into the habit of doing a workout regularly.’