As children, we are virtually always on our feet, can't be broken, are bursting with energy and are correspondingly fit. This decreases over the course of our lives, not least due to office jobs and changes in everyday habits. However, it is no secret that it is important to keep moving even in old age. In fact, it is essential for a healthy life to keep fit even at 40 plus. You can read how this works on Idea for me.

Exercise after 40: more important than ever

From the age of 35, the ageing process begins from a medical point of view - it's high time to get active now and counteract this. After all, it's not immediately obvious how old we really are! Keeping moving is particularly important from now on. The saying "You snooze, you lose" is actually true. It has been medically proven that sport and exercise can delay the ageing process. The aim is therefore to keep fit through targeted exercise from the age of 40. Even if everyday habits, your job and similar circumstances don't always make it easy, you should still try to actively integrate exercise into your life. Whether it's a regular brisk walk or a visit to the gym - the main thing is to keep in mind that exercise is more important than ever in your life after 40.

Sports after 40: What can I do?

In a study, cardiologist Christian Werner found out which types of sport are particularly effective after 40 and can demonstrably slow down the ageing process. According to the doctor's findings, "moderate and regular endurance sports" are ideal if you want to keep fit after the age of 40. Running training is particularly effective here. You can't train yourself younger, but you can keep your heart young, according to the study. According to Werner, you can even start at the age of 50. "In the best case scenario, you will still have the heart of a 50-year-old at the age of 80," concludes the cardiologist. You can find lots of interesting articles on the subject of exercise in general and how to keep fit after 40 on Idee für mich!