Experts suggest how seniors should approach fitness routines

Updated On: 14 March, 2022 10:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Anindita Paul

With actor Anupam Kher recently proving that it’s never too late to get in shape, experts chalk out what seniors should consider before embarking on a fitness journey

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Anupam Kher recently shared his body transformation on social media. Pic/Instagram

In the aesthetics-driven world of showbiz, body transformations aren’t exactly unheard of. But when the movie star in question is in his late sixties and isn’t a figure who’s been associated with fitness in the past, it certainly compels us to sit up and take notice. We’re talking about 67-year-old Anupam Kher, who recently shared a photograph of his brand-new avatar. The actor has shed 16 kg in less than two years, and admits to looking and feeling like the best version of himself. But for most senior citizens who’ve never really committed to a fitness regimen before, hopping onboard the fitness train can be a little daunting.

A tougher undertaking

“We’ve been seeing many seniors starting their fitness programmes in the last few years. At an older age, exercise becomes especially important as it helps to maintain muscle mass and bone density that deplete more quickly. It also helps to maintain balance, which can be a concern for seniors,” explains Benafsha Gazdar, an exercise scientist and founder of Benercise. She points out that there are certain challenges for seniors as they are much more prone to injury because of their advanced age — the chances of fractures owing to low bone density are higher, vertigo can impact stability, and comorbidities such as diabetes and hypertension can affect the amount of exercise that a senior can realistically attempt, especially in the early days of their fitness journey.

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