Exercise Tips for 50.

There's no doubt that as the clock ticks, we age and begin to lose muscle mass, and both physical activity and sports can help us regain it. Muscles also burn more calories than fat, even at rest, which compensates for the slowing metabolism. These activities help prevent, delay, and sometimes improve serious diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer's, arthritis, and osteoporosis. They can also help maintain mental acuity and prevent us from slipping into a state of sluggishness.