Best Sports and Activities for Senior Citizens 

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As per World Health Organization (WHO) people over 50 years of age require a minimum of two and a half hours of moderate endurance activity per week. Physical activities by senior citizens are helpful at many levels, they not only help one maintain physical fitness but also provides an opportunity to get out of their daily lives and to meet new people through group activities.
This is quite beneficial for the mental health of senior citizens. Mentioned below are the best physical activities and sports that senior citizens can indulge in to prevent certain physical conditions and for overall good health.

 Walking - World Health Organization (WHO) recommends 10,000 steps a day to be healthy. Walking improves cardiovascular capacity, circulation and flexibility; it strengthens the bones and joints. It also helps maintain muscle tone and balance.
Walking is a gentle activity that does not overuse the heart and is highly recommended in case of osteoporosis or venous insufficiency in senior citizens. One may practise walking in the city or in the midst of nature the results would be surely beneficial.

 Yoga - Yoga and meditation has a very positive impact on both the physical and the mental health of a person. Yoga helps improve balance and posture, it will also help prevent falls and aid in the fight against back pain. Benefits such as flexibility and the improved functioning of the joints through Yoga are also well recognized.
There are many types of gentle and senior-friendly yoga asanas that can be paired with relaxation or meditation sessions.

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