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What exercises help to increase muscle tone as we age?
Aging Well | Last Active: Mar 12, 2023 | Replies (129)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for this. However I find myself with almost tmi and too few hours in the day to incorporate these exercises into my other exercise routine for my multiple issues and no one coordinator in my health plan.
How to prioritize?
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It's hard to incorporate exercise into a busy day. The only thing that worked for me is to do it first thing in the morning. When I get up, I put on my workout clothes. That's half the battle done. Then my subconscious self says "Well, since you're dressed..." I just do it.
I really like short workouts typical of HIIT (high-intensity interval training). They are short, effective and easy to fit into the day. Some are as short as 7 minutes. Typically I do 20 minutes. Don't let high-intensity put you off. You only do the intensity level that suits you. Low impact counts too.
@notmoff- It's important to exercise your entire body. Also, you need to take breaks and let your body rest in between groups of exercises if you add weights. If you exercise for an hour break up it up into 15-minute time frames, concentrating on different parts of your body, or needs. I would begin with what is the most dire, and end with ones that are all-around good ones.
If you share more about what you do I could help you more. No one can get all of the important exercises in every day. You could try alternating days too. Sound better?
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Well, that is a tough question. From 2017 - 2019, I was ill and seeking a diagnosis - got to where my lungs were so badly infected that "exercise" was walking from the living room to the kitchen for water. Then almost 2 years on 3-antibiotic therapy, with a loss of 20% of my body weight...needless to say I was nearly a couch potato - who hurt from arthritis and inactivity.
In 2020 I decided it was time to take back my life, so I was treated by a local pain management doc & magical PT. It was months of hard work, but I can live again. Here are my priorities (in order) today:
Sleep, healthy diet, daily stretches & movement, daily self-care (for lungs), staying calm & positive through meditation & positive imagery, managing my energy output to allow: time with family & friends, necessary daily activities, volunteering & hobbies.
Some days I overdo, and pay a penalty. Thursday & yesterday were that way - today is all about calm & quiet. The messy counter & laundry can wait.
Sue