We all are aware of the fact that exercise in our daily routine helps us stay mentally and physically healthy. But did you know, a proper workout routine can also slow down aging as well as reverse the damages in the body that are a result of a sedentary lifestyle? A National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) funded study found that enough and sustained exercise can reverse the damage done to aging hearts by a sedentary lifestyle, and prevent future heart failure. Therefore, here are some exercises you can practice in your 40s!
(Although these exercises are safe to perform, we would recommend you to check with your doctor before practicing these exercises).
Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)
- Lie on your stomach with your feet a little apart and hands on the sides.
- Now bend your knees and lift your hands backward, in order to hold your ankles.
- Inhale and lift your chest, legs and back up. Take long deep breaths and hold the pose for 15-20 seconds.
- Now exhale and come back to the normal position.
Superman Exercise
- Lie down on your stomach with your arms stretched out in front of you and your legs together.
- Now raise your legs and arms off the floor together, about 4-8 inches above the ground.
- Hold this position for about 10 seconds and then return back to the normal position.
- Relax for the next 10 seconds and then repeat it 10 times.