ok so i joined a gym in July, to get stronger.
because i had been getting flabby and lazy and then read a terrifying article about how aging accelerates around age 60 (my current condition).
turns out i found the right place, i LOVE it, and while i haven't lost much weight, i am pretty sure by my clothes that i am redistributing some of it.
but i am old, so 3 days a week seems prudent. 4 was too much (SO sore).
except now on the "off" days i miss it and feel grumpy.
some conundrum. 😕
@chromogirl Good for you! I started on the same journey this past spring at age 71. I’ve found that the endorphins released by a good workout are more effective for pain relief than any over the counter medication. Now that I’m awaiting knee replacement surgery in February, I asked my surgeon what I could do ahead of time. He suggested riding a recumbent bicycle. My fitness center has a bunch of them and it’s been a great complement to my strength training. Beach body remains… curvaceous.
@chromogirl My primary care physician says that the secret to healthy aging is maintaining muscle mass. We’ll see!
it IS super important, i saw in my parents and in-laws the damage of losing muscle mass and balance.
it makes everything SO hard to do, so hard to go anywhere too.
@chromogirl Same with my folks and many of my aging neighbors. Having to live up to my dogs’ expectations is also a motivator for me.
@cassandra17lina
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i sure wouldn't want to disappoint those cuties!