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The ‘window of opportunity years’ are a time of choice – when you can choose to open the window and experience the benefits of health and fitness. As women move beyond the menopause, and men reach their mid-50s and 60s, normal changes to the body include:

Decreases in the amount of cardiovascular exercise you can perform

Slowing of your reaction time

Loss of muscle mass, strength and endurance

Diminished bone mass and density

With age, women lose more bone than men and so are more susceptible to fractures from falling. Balance training and fall-prevention programmes, such as those in this book, are extremely beneficial to women and men, especially in this ‘mature’ stage of life. Some people are more likely to experience depression, loneliness and apprehension about change at this life stage. If you are not used to exercising, you may lack confidence about taking up a new activity.

The normal, effects of ageing are compounded by a sedentary lifestyle.

How the GI Walking Diet Can Help

The mobility and strength programmes of the six-week plan will be invaluable. You don’t have to spend hours doing them; they literally take minutes and you will reap significant benefits for your body. Many people may be widowed at this stage of life, and exercise offers a great opportunity to meet other people and socialize. Physical activity is known to have a positive effect on depression and mood, so get moving.