07-28-20, 04:05 PM | |
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Great advice so far. I would add strength training. Remember the ancient Firm VHS intro with a cross section of a leg IIRC showing fat and muscle. Unused muscle will atrophy. I went to knee-hab PT after a torn meniscus. I saw lots of older women whose thighs were like sticks, trying to learn how to get up off a chair, never mind the floor.
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07-28-20, 04:17 PM | |
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Prior to Covid, I regularly attended a rec class. The earlier class had several women in their 70s and 80s. All of them hauled out the big blue exercise mats and put them away. They get off the floor easily. No help, no hand up, nothing.
Truly role models since most have been regularly exercising 35+ years. I would add to this fantastic list, climbing a minimum of 10 flights of stairs daily. |
07-28-20, 04:21 PM | ||
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07-28-20, 04:22 PM | |
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: West of Chicago in the Illinois Corn Belt
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As you get older just keep moving, being consistent in being active and leading a healthy lifestyle. I think we stop worrying about what we are doing or what “works” best and we do what we enjoy and makes us feel good.
So much of the physical is mental and vice versa. Do whatever you can to stay healthy all around.
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07-28-20, 04:38 PM | ||
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*~*Pam*~* Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n |
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07-28-20, 06:01 PM | |
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Eastern Oklahoma
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Excellent thread! And much excellent advice.
I would add don’t overthink it. Do something, anything, most days. Develop the movement habit and keep at it. If it means less strenuous workouts at times, so be it. Just do something and keep that habit going. Don’t neglect your mental health. There are workout activities that help with mental and physical health. Don't neglect those. ETA: Oops, i just realized I restated what Izzy and Yogapam wrote, but they said it better. _____ YADeb |
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