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The Book of Lost Energy

If you want to challenge yourself, even more, you can consult a personal trainer

who specializes in training people within your demographics and do weight
training. Weight training is good for people your age as it helps build muscles as

well as maintain it for a stronger metabolism and a fitter body. By seeking the help

of a personal trainer, you will know which routines work well for you with minimal

pain on your body and joints.

But before you even start doing any physical activities, make sure that you seek

help from your doctor to determine your current state of health and what physical

activities are safe for you to do This is especially true if you have a compromised

health condition. You can’t just wear your training shoes and start working out in

the gym without getting a clearance from your doctor.

Get Enough Sleep

They say that as we get older, our sleep patterns also change. The lack of sleep

among people who are 60 years old and beyond is common. But didn’t you know

that it is linked to metabolism problems? When you don’t get enough sleep, the
body’s hunger hormone, ghrelin, affects the efficacy of leptin thereby decreasing it.

As a result, you end up feeling hungrier, so you eat more food than normal.

While getting enough sleep is critical for people who are 60 and beyond, how can
they get a good and satisfying shut-eye? Developing a routine such as reading a

book before bedtime or doing yoga can help the body relax. Setting the thermostat

low to cool the room temperature can also ensure that you get a more relaxed sleep

at night.

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