GETTING FIT AFTER 40

Seyi Idowu FWACS, FMCOrtho

EAT RIGHT!!

The chief barrier to success is mindset:

• Change yours

• Develop emotional discipline

• Get closer to the anaesthetist if you need to

One habit at a time – find a sport you love

The goal is sharp bursts of high-intensity interval training (HIIT)

Get on your bike – but don’t over-fuel, set realistic goals

Do not aim to be the next Super Eagles’ goalkeeper!

But don’t take it too easy

Walk more, and walk faster

Two surgeons on a mountain hike

Lift weights

Practice press-ups

Don’t give up if it hurts

Make it sociable – find your tribe

Create a support network

Exercise recommendations:

• Moderate aerobic activity for 30 minutes daily (100 steps per minute)

• Muscle strengthening with all major muscle groups three days a week

• Balance exercises two days a week