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@rodkleiss Rod, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! You have already seen a few posts with people talking about what works for them. I think it is a matter of doing what works for you, and here we get to see different ideas.
Fitting in time to do purposeful exercise is great. Remember, everyday tasks can be their own form of exercise [I am thinking about my duties to keep our street gutters and sidewalks clean]. Sometimes we can modify those tasks to make them more challenging and create our own individualized plan!
I live in a rural area with no access to a gym, but we have some great roads for walking. Wearing a bright orange vest and going against traffic, I have seen close-up, the colors of fall and critters of all sorts. Taking along a bag to gather litter, two things get accomplished at one time.
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I am new to this site, but already have read some very helpful information! I am 80, living in a rural area of Montana, and love to walk. I was an advid backpacker and hiker in my younger years, but realize this is no longer in my future. There is a dirt road where I like to walk. It is by a creek and I also see many critters, both land an air, so it is very comforting. Thanks for your post and the information it contained.
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Agree about incorporating routine chores into fitness regimen. Every morning, right after I start the coffee, I sweep the possum scat off the deck and whisk the broom as vigorously as I can. I'm 66 and in pretty good shape (do hills 4days/week at challenging pace), but am amazed at the upper body workout from a few minutes of this!