Farmers carries and suitcase carries are about as functional and practical as it gets. They help us build core and grip strength and just overall fitness. A gallon jug of water weighs 8 pounds. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

Waiting on coffee to brew is a perfect time for exercise snacks. I also use that time for balance drills or air squats. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

Once you start exercising and noticing the difference in how you feel, you find ways to work exercise into the normal flow of your day. Exercise isn’t just for the gym. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

I enjoy lifting weights but some of this body weight work can be brutal. The important thing is to find something that works for you. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

There’s something compelling about exercises like this because it’s so difficult. If I can’t do it, I can take comfort in the fact that it’s brutal and maybe I can work up to it over time. If I can do it that always feels reaffirming. Not necessarily a healthy approach to replicate.

It’s important that we avoid biting off more than we can chew but it’s also critical that we find safe ways to build strength and mobility. Our bodies are begging us to give them something challenging to do. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck #classicadults

Injuries and insults are inevitable regardless of age. I definitely have fewer aches and pains when I’m exercising on a regular basis and when I do have an injury I don’t stop exercising. I just adjust my workouts to accommodate it. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck

When I improved leg strength as well as hip and ankle mobility my knees felt better. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck

Sometimes we need to edit the story that we tell ourselves. I used to believe that I just had lousy balance but it turns out I just needed to spend some time practicing. Spend some time and amaze yourself with what you can accomplish! #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck

Being able to safely and confidently get up and down off the ground or floor without help impacts our independence and influences how aging feels. Practice it while it’s easy. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck

We make up stories about our limits and sometimes I think it’s to comfort ourselves but in the grand scheme of things it does us a disservice. We are so much more capable than we realize. Give yourself a chance to amaze yourself! #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck

I know this isn’t doable for everyone but it’s something that I was able to work up to as my legs got stronger and my hip and ankle mobility improved. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck

Shout out to John Longoria with ActiveRx for his help in getting stronger. I was worried about having my shoulder replaced but it feels amazing. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck

This is a Cossack squat and it’s one that I take my time on and don’t try to rush depth on it too quickly. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck

My pleasure!

This one challenges balance, core, and foot and able strength. It also demands that you pay attention. Being present is a helpful skill to build. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck

Mobility isn’t something most people spend much time thinking about. I took mine for granted until I talked to enough people that were mourning the loss of theirs. That can change your perspective in a hurry. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck

This weeks A Friendly Nudge talks about how our views on aging have a significant impact on how we age. Building strength in my late 60s and now 70 has changed how aging feels. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck

Pushups are challenging so we need a way to scale them. Against the wall is the easiest variety, then against something like a kitchen counter and finally against a lower surface like this before you graduate to the floor. Be patient with yourself. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

I love my new shoulder and glad to be bench pressing again but my chin up game needs some help. I used to manage 10-12 without too much problem and now 4 are challenging. So I’m doing exercise snacks with 2 almost every time I go in or out of my office. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

It’s easy to get faked out by social media. You’re watching everyone’s highlight reels and in a lot of cases people that have been working at something for years. Be patient with yourself and enjoy the journey. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck

I wonder how often aging gets the blame when inactivity is the real culprit. That’s one of the beauties of exercise- it helps us build strength but it also transforms our outlook. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck

13 bags of leaves provided plenty of exercise today. Also got in a little kettlebell work. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck

Building strength in our glutes and our legs makes us more durable and it takes some of the drama out of being able to safely pick up heavy things off the floor. I don’t want my granddaughter to have to worry about breaking grandpa. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck

If you take strength and mobility for granted they will hurt your feelings because they’ll leave without even saying goodbye. If we want to influence how aging feels we have to be deliberate about working to preserve or improve them. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck

I don’t do a lot of passive stretches but I like movements like this that help me knock the rust off. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck

This is another exercise that looks easier than it is. It’s not all that physically demanding but it definitely challenges your balance. This is one that you can do while the coffee is brewing. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck

TRX straps are ideal for this but I was pressed for time so I improvised. The Achilles tendinopathy is serving as a convincing reminder that some things aren’t meant to be taken to failure or near failure. It seems to be holding a grudge. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #agingshouldntsuck

I was always scared of loading my lower back but that didn’t keep me from having low back pain. Now I’m working on building strength in my low back with things like Jefferson curls. Patience. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck

I get irritated when people try to scare older adults away for intense exercise. A more help framing is the need to build capacity over time and not get ahead of ourselves, but we can absolutely build strength and durability. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck