#Fitnessgoals For Every Age

Why do you work out? According to the latest research, the answer may depend on your age.

The study from fitness giant Les Mills discovered that Gen Z (under-25s) want to improve fitness, Millennials (26-40) are motivated by weight loss, while Gen X (41-55) and Baby Boomers (56-76) look for stress relief, improving mental health and strength building.

Experts also agree that the type of exercise most beneficial to us changes from decade to decade, be it weight-bearing in our 20s or balance boosters in our 70s and beyond. So when it comes to fitness, is it time to act our age? Here’s what the experts suggest.

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20s ESTABLISH GOOD HABITS

“Use this decade to establish good habits,” advises Bryce Hastings, head of research at Les Mills. Osteoporosis, diabetes and weight gain can all be prevented in the future by what you do now. The aim should be to build bone density and muscle as there is a slow decline from age 30 onwards.

ENJOY IT: Find something you like, which will ensure that you continue exercising in later life.

JOIN A TEAM: Develop movement, coordination and agility through multiplayer sports like football or netball, as that will improve your workouts and provide you with ample company.

USE YOUR TIME: This is the decade when you can push yourself to invest more time in workouts. Aim for at least three a week, and — if you fancy a challenge — then this is the decade to train for marathons and triathlons.

30s AIM FOR LITTLE & OFTEN