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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Exercise
Jumping, walking and running all help differently depending on your age, lifestyle and your body needs.
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If you're a kid, jumping, hopping or playing games is the best way for you to get stronger bones, burn energy and just have fun while staying fit.
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For teens, running is best because it builds stamina, keeps your heart healthy, and helps you stay in shape while your body is growing fast.
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When you're in your twenties, running and jumping are best to stay strong, boost energy and maintain a lean and healthy body.
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If you're in your thirties, brisk walking with some running here and there keeps your heart healthy, your joints active and safe and your stress low.
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By your forties, walking is best for you as it keeps your heart healthy, your weight in check and strong stamina without putting too much pressure on the knees.
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Around this age, gentle walks or light jogging help your bones stay strong, your cholesterol balanced, and your body healthy.
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In this age, people should walk every day as it keeps joints flexible, balance steady and body moving.
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Slow walking is best for people above seventy, as it's safe and the best exercise to keep the heart, joints and whole body strong.
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So, here's the truth, jump when you're young, run when you're energetic and walk as you get older, because the best exercise really changes with your age.
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