Why people should go to the gym as they get older

Source article: https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/05/04/why-people-should-go-to-the-gym-as-they-get-older/This text excerpt, presented as a column titled "Why people should go to the gym as they get older" by Dr. Richard A. Gontusan in the Borneo Post Online, discusses the importance and benefits of regular gym exercise for older adults. The author shares his personal experience of overcoming persistent headaches and improving his physical health through a structured gym routine after a doctor's advice. He highlights how aging leads to physical decline and increased health risks, which can be countered through consistent strength training, cardiovascular exercise, and flexibility work. The column provides practical advice on exercise frequency, duration, and types, recommending strength training 2-3 times a week, cardio 3-5 times a week, and flexibility/balance work daily or thrice weekly. It also warns against the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs like steroids and suggests seeking guidance from a personal trainer or utilizing online resources like YouTube for proper technique, while emphasizing the social and mental health benefits of going to the gym, such as combating loneliness and improving mood.