15 hobbies that help senior men stay fit, both in mind & body

Let’s take a look at hobbies you can take up to keep your mind and body sharp. You’ll also find the average cost of each activity and a list of gear you’ll need to get started.

[{"selector":"#anim-a5685127-e0ba-4748-9929-a15ad6b12cce","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0e789e8a-3d9b-4945-ae3f-da051f79a398","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Learn more

Gardening

[{"selector":"#anim-3e28f028-8a7f-40cc-a04a-2346f9641ffb","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b1c3ae51-faa6-475e-985d-78ce7bf2d70c","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Learn more

Hiking

[{"selector":"#anim-3967b6e6-12de-4d50-8d55-4a5fc7323ac7","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-55676400-495d-4f4c-889f-6f1c52120ac0","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Medium Brush Stroke Learn more

Cycling

[{"selector":"#anim-40df3b2d-ac00-4d5f-8d6e-c5b8628fc706","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e7c61802-1c2b-49c7-9593-e36b350d8d9f","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Learn more

It could even make you more creative and better able to plan ahead. One research review even suggested it could help protect against dementia.

[{"selector":"#anim-63a521b9-469d-4887-a311-7ae6345836f0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-adcd8e85-534b-4097-aeb5-4f94ba9c7578","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Medium Brush Stroke Learn more

SWIPE UP NOW TO READ MORE!

[{"selector":"#anim-b18c3165-7cf7-4bb2-b83f-0542dd18fe63","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dab34d5d-30f6-4ab0-a44f-220d79c27f53","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Learn more

Finding a financial advisor doesn’t have to be hard. SmartAsset’s free quiz matches you with fiduciary financial advisors in your area or who serve your area. If you are ready to be matched with financial advisors that can help you achieve your financial goals, take the quiz now.

[{"selector":"#anim-14fc74ba-e28b-4fb1-9a47-156ec4e35e15","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-57d7a747-70aa-43eb-b902-0ee0c335ccd0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0569b0e2-ef3a-450d-8942-2c7ffe999cd7","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-889172db-52bb-44df-bd99-cf7a86d9ced9","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 99.16371%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Beyond self-funding: 3 ways to find money for your new business Would you camp in a giant can of Bush’s Beans?

15 hobbies that help senior men stay fit, both in mind & body

Let’s take a look at hobbies you can take up to keep your mind and body sharp. You’ll also find the average cost of each activity and a list of gear you’ll need to get started.

Gardening

Gardening is a low-impact physical activity that helps improve mental health and provides a sense of accomplishment.

Hiking

Much like gardening, hiking has numerous benefits beyond just getting you up and moving.

Cycling

Cycling is a low-impact exercise that improves cardiovascular fitness, strengthens muscles, and sharpens mental focus.

It could even make you more creative and better able to plan ahead. One research review even suggested it could help protect against dementia.

Chess

SWIPE UP NOW TO READ MORE!

Finding a financial advisor doesn’t have to be hard. SmartAsset’s free quiz matches you with fiduciary financial advisors in your area or who serve your area. If you are ready to be matched with financial advisors that can help you achieve your financial goals, take the quiz now.

READ MORE