When I improved leg strength as well as hip and ankle mobility my knees felt better. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Clarity means very little if you don’t act on it. - (Donald Hornsby)
You don’t need a perfect plan.
You don’t need everything figured out.
Just take the next step.
What’s one step you can take today?
#SteadyGrowth #PurposefulPresence #Action #FaithAndLife #StartWhereYouAre
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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13 bags of leaves provided plenty of exercise today. Also got in a little kettlebell work. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The world carries more suffering than any one of us can hold.
But we don’t have to carry it all.
We may not be able to help many, but we can help one.
#HelpOne #StartWhereYouAre #DespiteTheHammers #SharedHumanity
www.despitethehammers.com
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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
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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
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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
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This is a big thing! Thank you.
#StartWhereYouAre
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A little over a year ago I had my left shoulder replaced and today I finally benched 135 for 2 reps. John Longoria makes sure I don’t get ahead of myself but I’m beyond pleased with my post surgical recovery. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck
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I used to baby an injury for months and my physical therapist has helped me understand that tissue needs appropriate loading to heal. He helped me rehab a hamstring years ago and I’m confident he’ll work the same magic with my Achilles. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck
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Tenacity is great but you can carry it too far. It’s important to listen to our bodies and not bite off more than we can chew. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck
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There’s overwhelming evidence that older adults can safely build strength and improve their mobility. If you haven’t exercised in a while or you have health issues work with your doc and a trainer or physical therapist but find an approach that works for you. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
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Life is too short to stay glued to the couch or having the floor off limits. I want to be able to get on the floor and play with my granddaughter and not have her worried about breaking grandpa. #startwhereyouare ##doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck
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