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What exercises help to increase muscle tone as we age?

Aging Well | Last Active: Mar 12, 2023 | Replies (129)
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@fala

Thanks for letting me in on your age. The older I get the more I push the "over the hill" age...LOL
I am over 85, and I thought that would be "slow down, danger ahead zone" Not so. It will hit me I am sure, one of these days. Meanwhile, I do NOT exercise everyday, but seem to get away with my two or three times a week. I am in physical Therapy a couple times a week. As my body breaks down, I keep adding PT. The facility is not around the corner, so I would like it to end! If my PT and Zoom class is on the same day, it does tire me out a little more. I have a sleep problem, so I do get tired, but never sleepy. Strange, I know...(long story) It took about three years of "regular" exercise before I could feel and see a BIG daily difference. The nice thing is I can eat like a pig and still stay same the same weight. Less bread, more activity.

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joiful | @joiful | Sep 24, 2022

Oh, you are such an inspiration for me, Fala. I started out with PT twice a week a year ago to help with the joint and muscle pain from Letrozole (bilateral breast cancer - hormone blocker). PT has helped greatly. So much so, I was removed as a patient and was given a generous offer of the staff continuing to work with me in strength building at no charge. I think they’re just curious as to how much does a woman can do! LOL
The facility is a half hour drive one way, so if there are any errands, I attempt to do them at the same time. And a little 15-30 minute nap in the afternoon helps revive me. I, too, I understand that one day this system will just close down; however, until then fall tilt ahead. 😉

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