For older Americans who want to feel stronger and have more energy but may have fallen out of a routine, AARP offers videos, live events and programs to help get you back on track.

Staying fit is especially important as we age. Consistent exercise can reduce the risk of chronic disease, improve balance and boost mental health, and it helps keep older adults more independent, research shows.

“How long you live is important, but how healthy you are is, too,” says Erwin Tan, senior director of thought leadership for health at AARP and a former geriatrician.

Tan says the focus should be on “health span”—the number of years you spend in reasonably good health. And exercise can help extend your health span.

If you’re looking to exercise more regularly, AARP can help you do it without a gym membership or any fancy equipment.

Here’s some of what we offer.

VIRTUAL COMMUNITY CENTER. AARP’s online community center features a variety of interactive events and classes that can contribute to staying healthy. Among the fitness programs offered are wellness workshops, strength training, chair yoga, tai chi and Zumba. Go to aarp.org/wellnessworkshops to find upcoming events.

SENIOR PLANET FROM AARP. This charitable affiliate of AARP helps older adults learn new skills, exercise, make friends and more. Free online classes include fun and functional workouts that focus on flexibility, bone health and strength. The website also has news articles and columns focused on staying fit and maintaining a healthy lifestyle (you can check it out at seniorplanet.org/fitness).

AARP ANSWERS YOUTUBE CHANNEL. This streaming channel (youtube.com/aarpanswers) is a resource for tech, Social Security and overall health tips, but it also shares 10-minute exercise routines you can follow anytime at home—everything from full body workouts to Pilates classes.

STAYING SHARP. One key benefit of physical fitness is its ability to help preserve and improve brain health. AARP’s Staying Sharp program shows you how to build good physical habits that may lower the risk of cognitive decline. Go to stayingsharp.aarp.org to try it out.

FIT FOR LIFE. This AARP platform provides a variety of exercise videos led by Denise Austin and others that you can watch at any time. Go to aarp.org/stayingfit to target your core, balance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness, no matter your level of expertise.

HEALTH NEWS.  Visit aarp.org/health to find the latest science-backed information on fitness, nutrition, medications, medical breakthroughs, brain health and more. You’ll also find lots of tips on how to live your healthiest life at 50 and beyond.