With its focus on stability and control, yoga workouts are among the best for women of all ages, but especially those over 50. It's great for beginners, those who want to build flexibility, and anyone who wants to build strength and bone density - although many people forget about this last benefit.
Paula Richardson, 58, isn't one of them, though. She's been teaching yoga for four years and adores the practice. "I trained in Bali when I was 55. I was the oldest person there, but it turned out to be one of the most transformative experiences of my life. It reminded me that you don't have to be a certain age, shape, or type to begin. You just have to begin. Yoga has nothing to do with being young or bendy," she tells me.
