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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
That's a great question for the group.
Hello all of you who are trying, like @jlharsh & me, to stay as strong as you can - @slmremy @johncottingham @emil @millerdust @imallears @janet49 @joiful
Please tell us -
Once you get comfortable with a certain set of exercises, how do you figure out what to add to improve your fitness even more?
Where do you find safe, helpful exercises that are appropriate (we're not flexible 20 year olds)any more😁)
What is your favorite, use at home, low cost exercise device?
I'll start - I do squats & toe rises at the kitchen sink/counter while I work. Just not when I have a knife in my hand.
Sue
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I like what you have to say Sue
The source of exercises for us, that is a good thing to keep up with.
For example: what is your exercise goal? This important piece of info with govern what and how you add to the routine.
For instance - if I am wanting to build my energy/endurance. I would start with a hand ful of exercises - well rounded group!
Like stationary bike to warm up
Then stretch gently and do the Theraband or small (2lb) weights or a weight that seems easy for 6-8 repeats and set a series of 6-8 reps of each exercise then do it again when it become easier. The increases are gentle & small. 2# dumbbells then get put together so it is 4 # and you have expanded what your routine can do for you.
And maybe a walk. I started a friend with back pain walking a small park with me. We strolled along - she had been aware of being deconditioned. After a few weeks of very easy walking I noticed she picked up the pace - perfect! She felt the change and we have added friends and moved to longer walks but the pace is the important marker for all of us.
There is a lot to the set up of an exercise training program….. so take your time and keep a log of your activities. It was so wonderful to give myself permission to progress
S. L. O. W. L. Y.
Funny how it doesn’t stay slow
When we don’t force or make something’s to happen!
I challenged myself to the kind soft care I knew I needed at first.