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I'm a 72 yr. old woman and agree with all that is being said. The main thing for me is not to over do it and injure myself which I did last March and didn't return to a 100% until November. I do 5 miles a day on my recumbent bike and lift 5 lb weights, for 3 sets. This routine keeps my knees pain free, have osteo & meniscus problems, and allows me to get in and out of the tub for bubble baths and on a good day get my 10,000 steps in. It may not be an impressive work out but it keeps me pain free & mobile...good luck !
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I am a 74 year old woman and I give you lots of credit for all that you are doing to stay fit! I try to go to the gym twice a week but haven’t been now in two weeks, for one reason or another! I try to do some of the weights (on the lighter side) and the stationary bike. When I was young, I used to jog for several miles, along with doing aerobics and skiing. In my 40’s and 50’s, I walked three miles every day. My knees are now bad (probably from those activities in my younger days!) and I have had one knee replaced. I will never have the other one done. The pain and rehab was awful! However, keeping the quads strong, as you are doing, is so important to keep that knee pain away! Good for you with 10,000 steps! Once the weather is better here in MA, I am going to get back to walking!!
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I’m 85 and ride a trike 5 to 10 miles most days .At 72 I was also very fit and walking 10;000 steps a day +
At 80 all changed had a degenerative spine,arthritis and can’t walk much ,so the bike is my alternative to keeping fit , and home exercises..