Exercise
Simple ways to think about movement, strength, and consistency while building a routine that fits your independent life.
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Exercise for Singles
Practical guidance for creating a safe, balanced, and sustainable exercise routine that fits an independent lifestyle.
View presentationStart with a sustainable baseline
A useful routine starts with what you can keep doing. Begin with manageable sessions, then adjust duration, intensity, and variety as your capacity changes.
Choose movement you can repeat consistently
Mix walking, strength, mobility, and recovery as appropriate
Match your plan to your time, energy, and current ability
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Resources
Helpful resources
Use these public health resources for general movement guidance and activity planning.
Get Active
MyHealthfinder guidance on starting slowly, building consistency, and combining aerobic and strength activity.
Visit MyHealthfinderPhysical Activity Guidelines
Federal evidence-based guidance on physical activity, fitness, and health for adults and other age groups.
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Retirement
Stay active through retirement
A sustainable mix of aerobic activity, strength, balance, mobility, and recovery can support independence in retirement. Choose movement that fits your current ability and health, begin gradually, and ask a qualified health professional about appropriate adjustments.
AARP retirement resources
Retirement information, planning tools, and practical guidance for navigating finances, health, work, and life after retirement.
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YouTube videos selected by the Thriving Solo authors for helpful ideas, practical education, and thoughtful perspectives.
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