As we approached our thirties we started noticing differences in our metabolism and skin, as most people had warned us. Now that we just turn thirty, we are making a couscous effort to take care of ourselves to stay as youthful as possible. Here are tips on how to stay healthy past your thirties.
Proper Nutrition
As we get older our metabolism rate decrease by 2% or more per decade. In other words, we can’t consume the same amount of food as we did in our twenties (Link). As you age it is more important to pay attention to what you put in your mouth. Make sure the foods you eat are full of fiber, vitamins and minerals. And the best way to do this is to learn to cook. That way you can control what goes on your dinner plate.
Resistance Training
Our muscles growth is a major part on how body will function as we get older. If you don’t continuously put your muscles to work then they can shrink (Link). It is important to learn any form of resistance training in order to work and build your muscles. Here is guide to get you started (Link).
Staying Active
Although resistance training is important, so is finding some form of physical activity that you enjoy. This can be as easy as taking long walks or biking around your neighborhood. Regular activity can help boost energy, keep the heart healthy, and even reverse symptoms of aging (Link).
Stretching
Our bone formation slows down as well as we get older, which hits the peak by the age of 35. The health of our skeletal system can be affected by poor alignment caused by muscle and ligament imbalances. Which results in bad posture, joint problems, and other health issues that are harder to reverse as we age. Therefore it is important to take the time to stretch and reinforce weak joints and muscles. Here is a great article on how to correct body alignment (Link).
Beauty Routine
It is not a secret that as we age our youthful skin starts to fade. This is due to a breakdown of our collagen and elastin (Link). Taking care of your skin as early as possible, can reduce the viability of fine lines and age spots. Learn proper skin care that suits your skin type and find what works for you. Here are skin care tips for your 30’s (Link).