According to fitness expert Alkhas Joesph, you need to start your fitness journey in the most gra…

According to fitness expert Alkhas Joesph, you need to start your fitness journey in the most gradual manner. “For those who have been inactive, it is important to give your body time and the results will be seen automatically.” Similarly, for Pilates expert Yasmin Karachiwala, knowing where your body stands is important. Karachiwala swears by pilates, cardio and freehand exercises like modified pushups, squats and abdominal crunches for people post 40. “It is important for those leading a sedentary lifestyle to understand that it is a process. Since bone density post 40 starts decreasing, exercising can only help you feel energetic as well as developing your muscles strong,” she added. Another Pilates expert, Namrata Purohit says there are more than 2,000 pilates exercises one can do if they practice it post 40. “For those who are active, they need to continue with their exercise routines as it is. It will help them deal with issues like osteoporosis. However, for inactive people, it maybe an issue to cope with the same.” Fitness expert Neeraj Mehta talks about three kinds of exercises that make you injury-proof and can benefit our body in a variety of ways: Stretching exercises like sun salutation and warrior stretch for lubrication in our muscles; Strength training like free squats, pushups and planks to increase your core strength. It manages three major body parts: chest, back and legs; Cardio exercises like brisk walking and jogging to encourage healthy heart movement.