Believe it or not, it is possible to stay fit as you get older. But after hitting the big 4-0, many women say they have a particularly hard time voluntarily working up a sweat. Not to worry.
Women tend to believe that their bodies have stopped cooperating.
It's key to preventing osteoporosis, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and a number of other health problems. Here's our guide to getting fit again, no matter what your age. Short workouts can still do a world of good for your mind and body. In one recent study, a group of sedentary women were put on a program of 20 minutes of aerobic exercise plus 20 minutes of weight training, three times a week. As you get stronger, try to add five minutes a week to your sessions.