After forty years, people enter a new stage in biological terms.
This is a special period for the body, characterized by a “slowdown” in recovery processes.
Therefore, experts recommend adjusting your training program after forty – increasing rest periods.
We save our nerves and sleep
If you are new to fitness, you will need to take even longer breaks between workouts.
Trainers recommend two or three workouts a week for such people. Later, you can change the interval a little.
It is equally important to understand that physical exercise puts stress not only on the body, but also on the nervous system, which needs more time to rest.
Sleep is very important in this regard – it should be high-quality, problem-free, after which you feel rested, alert, and full of energy.
Joints and neurons
Experts point out that with age, the amount of synovial fluid (responsible for lubricating the joints) in the body decreases.
Therefore, it is recommended to pay more attention to the condition of the joints, for which a warm-up is ideal.
The same applies to motor neurons, whose work slows down with age, so the warm-up should be more thorough and prolonged.
Weight
It is important to monitor your weight: reduce the number of calories during meals or increase physical activity.
Experts point out that with age, a person loses about 1% of muscle mass per year.
This leads to a decrease in metabolism – also by one percent.
In this regard, advice is given to carry out more intense physical activity in order to maintain energy balance.
