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Experts agree that exercise is vital to longevity and helps to preserve muscle mass, bone density and joint health as we age — but it’s important to approach workouts in the right way to ensure safe, optimal results.

The general guideline is for healthy adults to get 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity per week, along with at least two days of strength training and activities to improve balance.

However, these recommendations should be modified to meet each individual’s physical abilities and conditions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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