9 Best Conditioning Exercises You Should Be Doing After 40

Brisk Walking:

A low-impact cardiovascular exercise that improves heart health, strengthens bones, and aids weight management; aim for 30 minutes most days.

Cycling: 

A low-impact workout that enhances endurance, leg strength, and cardiovascular fitness; perform three to five sessions weekly for 30-60 minutes.

Swimming: 

A full-body workout that boosts cardiovascular health, tones muscles, and improves flexibility; swim two to three times a week for 30-45 minutes.

Resistance Band Training:

Strengthens muscles and improves flexibility with joint-friendly exercises; do two to three sessions weekly, 10-15 reps per exercise.

Bodyweight Circuit Training: 

Combines strength and cardio for overall fitness, muscle strength, and metabolism; aim for two to three weekly sessions with 10-15 reps per exercise.

Yoga: 

Improves flexibility, balance, core strength, and reduces stress; practice two to three times a week for 30-60 minutes.

Pilates: 

Enhances core strength, flexibility, and body conditioning through controlled movements; do two to three sessions weekly for 45-60 minutes.

Rowing:

A full-body workout that strengthens the back, arms, core, and legs while benefiting cardiovascular health; aim for two to three 20-30 minute sessions 

Tai Chi: 

A gentle exercise improving balance, flexibility, and mental clarity; practice two to three times weekly for 30-60 minutes.