Let's be honest: We all want to age like fine wine. Do you know a person in their 50s, 60s, or even 70s who looks great and moves around as if they were still in their thirties? You just can't help but be impressed.

One of the best things we can do to remain youthful and functional as we age is to continue moving! Keep reading to learn why mobility matters and how you can stay active, even with a busy lifestyle.

Why mobility matters

Everyone thinks they're invincible in their younger years. Disease and disability? Me? Come on, I'm young, and nothing is stopping me! However, while it's good to be optimistic, life will always catch up and make us pay for poor lifestyle choices, especially for a lack of physical activity.

Maintaining an active lifestyle throughout your life is incredibly valuable for many reasons:

• Independence. Carrying groceries, lifting heavy objects off the floor, moving furniture, gardening, working on your car, and climbing flights of stairs can be almost effortless when you're young. Staying active as you age enables you to remain independent and tackle life's challenges without burdening others.
• Muscle mass. Sarcopenia – age-related muscle and strength loss – is a real condition with devastating consequences. It leads to frailty, loss of metabolic function, fat gain, and physical weakness. Regular physical activity slows down sarcopenia and may even reverse it.
• Social life. Many people believe that old age is a time for isolation, but it doesn't have to be that way. Losing mobility can make people less likely to go out and seek contact. Staying active makes it easier to go out, meet friends, and engage in social activities.
• Mental health. Seeing your physical health deteriorate and isolating yourself from others can have a significant negative impact on your health and wellbeing. Research shows that social isolation increases the risk of depression and anxiety. Plus, a sedentary lifestyle has also been linked to mental health issues. Staying active is an excellent way to decrease depressive thoughts, feel better, and lead a more fulfilling life well into your 60s, 70s, and beyond.

4 ways to stay active as you get older

1. Keep it simple

Movement doesn't have to be fancy or flashy to be effective. It just needs to be challenging and consistent.

Instead of looking for a revolutionary way to exercise, consider simple things and approach each day with the mindset of, "How can I sneak some physical activity into my day?"

Aside from working out (cardio, weight training, or something else), think of ways to be more active:

• Take the stairs
• Park your car farther from your destination and walk from there
• Take a bike instead of a car
• Carry your groceries to your car instead of using a shopping cart

2. Do what you enjoy

Opt for activities you genuinely enjoy because that helps to build long-term habits. Don't be afraid to experiment with something new to understand what you like and dislike.

For example, you could work with a personal trainer at your local gym, but you don't have to stick with that exercise style if you don't enjoy it. The same goes for sports, cardiovascular exercise, dance lessons, and other activities.

3. Break up sedentary time

Even if you follow a structured exercise routine, prolonged sitting can hurt your mobility and overall health. Break up sedentary periods with stretching, walks, and light exercise.

For example, you can set a phone reminder to go off every 30 to 60 minutes. When it does, get up, walk around, stretch, drink some water, and then resume what you were doing.

4. Ask a professional for help

It's normal to feel overwhelmed with choices, which is why you can ask a professional to help you get started with an exercise routine. A certified personal trainer or a physical therapist can offer personalized guidance and tailor an exercise program to your abilities, needs, and preferences.

What else can we do to maintain our mobility as we age?

Leading a healthy life is the best way to maintain mobility as you age. However, getting extra help from a proven nutritional supplement can deliver additional benefits.

HealthyBest Move is a unique formula for joint and bone support.* Move contains methyl sulfonyl methane, glucosamine sulfate, curcumin phytosome, boswellia, Indian frankincense, and bromelain. Together, these nutrients support joint health, a healthy inflammatory response, and the body's healing processes following an injury.*

Aside from that, consider supplementing with vitamin D3 and an Omega-3 fatty acid because both nutrients play an important regulatory role in the body's ability to absorb calcium.

Vitamin D plays a crucial role in the absorption, regulation, and use of calcium in the body, which is why a deficiency is often linked with poor dental and bone health. Likewise, Omega-3 fatty acids have a favorable impact on calcium metabolism in several ways:

• Amplifying vitamin D's effects on the body
• Limiting calcium excretion and promoting balance
• Promoting a healthy inflammatory response, indirectly helping the body regulate its calcium levels
• Optimizing bone health by supporting bone mineral density

Mobility is the foundation of a long, rich, and fulfilling life. Without mobility, we can grow stagnant and be unable to carry out even simple, everyday activities.

To promote mobility, HealthyBest recommends staying active as much as possible, working with your primary healthcare provider, and supplementing with HealthyBest Move, vitamin D, and Omega-3 fatty acids.