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Exercise

Simple ways to think about movement, strength, and consistency while building a routine that fits your independent life.

Guides

Exercise guides will appear here when they are published.

Start 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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Exercise Information Disclaimer
Information on this page is educational and general in nature. Consider consulting a qualified health professional before making changes to your exercise routine.

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 MyHealthfinder

Physical Activity Guidelines

Federal evidence-based guidance on physical activity, fitness, and health for adults and other age groups.

Read the guidelines

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20-Min Full-Body Resistance Band Workout | Build Lean Muscle at Home

By Move with Erin

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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.

Visit aarp.org

Videos

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When You Grow Old: 7 Closing Phrases to End Every Phone Call — So Your Children Call Back Sooner

By Strong Elderly Life

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