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It is important to choose exercises that are enjoyable and sustainable because routine leads to long-term success. Here are reminders of examples of these type activities:
*Aerobic Activities include brisk walking, water aerobics, tai chi, dancing, and yard work.
*Muscle Strengthening Activities may involve the use of exercise bands, hand-held weights or weight machines, or body-weight exercises like pushups.
*Balance Exercises include standing on one foot, walking heel-to-toe, and toe raises.
*Stretching can also be incorporated into the warm up and cool down surrounding exercise. It helps to maintain the flexibility of the joints.
The older you get, the more important these are to try slowly and carefully. But after you do them for awhile you should be able to progress in weight, reps, or duration, for example. Start fairly young and your body will reward you.
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That is so good to know, I try walking and lately doing a lot of yard work.
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I have been walking every day I can for the last six months and plan to keep it going. I have a route in front of my house that takes 5 minutes and go around 4 time, working my way back up to six times. I backed off when surgery or injury dictated, but resumed as soon as I could.
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Yes! Walk everyday. With Covid 19 and mandatory lockdown, you can also
remain physically active by doing some exercises at home.
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I love finding new workouts on youtube been exercising every day for going on two months whereas before I wasn't doing it as often. I have a goal to reach next year.
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I use https://simplyfitboard.com/. I feel great!
I got mine at Walmart a couple years ago. I seen them at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Frys & Kmart if still open in area!
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I ran about 2 miles Today, our local Church has an indoor Track.
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I've been a walker for a long time but have had to cut back the last month due to a broken ankle
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I started walking super early in the morning every day for the past two weeks. Thus far, I have seen some VERY good results!
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I am so missing going to my gym and working out with several trainers I had signed up with. I was really starting to get into the mindset and feel results, and then Covid!!! Even at my age, the results were becoming apparent after about 4-5 months of consistent workouts. It goes to show that muscle and mind responds at any age. Don't give up!
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I am so missing going to my gym and working out with several trainers I had signed up with. I was really starting to get into the mindset and feel results, and then Covid!!! Even at my age, the results were becoming apparent after about 4-5 months of consistent workouts. It goes to show that muscle and mind responds at any age. Don't give up!
My wife and I just started going back to the gym about two weeks ago. We went regularly before the virus hit, but obviously that all changed back in the spring. We always go super early in the morning because she has an early start to her work day - so it is typically not very crowded then.
Frankly, I could live without it. I do a lot of walking outdoors - even during the winter months. And I have some weights in the basement that I use regularly. But my wife isn't able to walk in cold weather and she will not go into our basement - which is wet/unfinished and has had sewer backups on occasion - unless she absolutely has to. I basically go to the gym as companion support for her so that she doesn't have to go alone at 4:00 a.m.
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Don't exercise as much as I used to. Too busy. Care for a 7 month old grandchild. However, I count the endless picking him up and down as weight exercises. Like lifting weights cause he's a chunky one.
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Well, I only run in the colder months. I can't handle running in the heat and humidity. So I was excited when October came around > yay, running weather. And here we are in November with 75 degree heat. I only attempted to run once this week, and it was a disaster. But temps are supposed to drop down to normal next week... we'll see.
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Good job on incorporating stretches into this post- personally, I know I need to do it more and it's more beneficial than we realize to our overall health.
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Lifting him can be counted as exercise; exercise is anything that requires movement, even playing with adorable grandchildren
Don't exercise as much as I used to. Too busy. Care for a 7 month old grandchild. However, I count the endless picking him up and down as weight exercises. Like lifting weights cause he's a chunky one.
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Walking is one of my favorite activities when it comes to exercising, but I also try to incorporate some strength training a couple of days a week. That is important as well.
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I walk to the fridge and bathroom and hike in the aisles in the stores ;D 8)
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I totally agree, if you hate the exercise you won't stay with it.
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I just started walking again especially late nites or really early morning when I’m restless &can’t sleep.
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There's plenty of workouts you can do at home. For example, search for Leslie Sansone on YouTube. She has very doable workouts, even for small spaces.
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I would love to get back to walking but I have arthritis in both knees and chronic back problems. This is frustrating because in the past I always walked 8 miles or 10,000 steps.
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I would love to get back to walking but I have arthritis in both knees and chronic back problems. This is frustrating because in the past I always walked 8 miles or 10,000 steps.
I am lucky to walk 10 minutes before my lower back gives out now days, but I guess that's better than nothing.
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I have started walking a few times per week, but lately it has been raining so much I can't walk outside. I hope to start back next week walking again.
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I have started walking a few times per week, but lately it has been raining so much I can't walk outside. I hope to start back next week walking again.
If it's raining I just walk in the house (especially up and down the stairs) to get a little exercise.
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This is frustrating because in the past I always walked 8 miles or 10,000 steps.
Unless I misunderstood you (and not wanting to burst your bubble), it is unlikely that you were ever getting 8 miles from 10,000 steps. For the typical person, one mile is a bit more than 2,000 steps - so at 10,000 you are likely doing 4.5-5 miles. Maybe you meant that you did one OR the other of 8 miles/10,000 steps - in which case my comment is pointless.
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I haven't been able to do any walking in months. I suffer with Chronic back pain. In the past I was able to walk 8 miles per day. I really miss it.
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I wish I had the inclination or energy to exercise :-\
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I like to use a bouncer,i find myself not wanting to exercise if its not fun
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I have been doing water aerobics for sesveral years. It is great. It is was a way to get out during Covid.
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I like to do yoga to calm my mind,yoga has helped keep my back limber.It took about three weeks to notice the difference :highfive:
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I walk a lot during my job. I don't add anything extra anymore. I used to swim a mile a day years ago, taught aerobic exercise classes, or walk daily.
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I try to walk everyday, on bad weather days I walk in the house or on the front porch.
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Thanks for the posting. They are helpful as my exercise routine tends to be more monotone. I also enjoy meditation on a daily basis and found that to be a good way to destress myself.
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Use UTube and see what you can find.
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I walk on & off but recently I’m on the off walking for health stage!
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I do exercises that pleases me and not by someone who thinks they know the right ones to use. Some people exercise depending on their stamina.