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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I’ve had several people over the years wonder why I “waste” so much time exercising. There were a bunch of years that I didn’t exercise and I don’t want to go back to feeling like that again if I can help it. I like how I feel when I’m exercising. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck
I’m getting a little more consistent with exercise but there’re always things that I know I need to work into the mix. Yoga is one of those things.
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One of the great things about TRX straps is that you can quickly scale an exercise. The closer my feet are to the bar the harder the exercise. Move your feet a little further away and it’s a lot easier. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck
It’s tempting to think that your opportunity to get stronger has come and gone but that’s simply not true. Ease in, be patient with yourself and prepare to amaze yourself! #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck
Being able to get up and down off the ground is a critical capability to preserve. Regardless of our starting point it’s possible to start rebuilding strength and things that feel impossible today may feel more doable down the road. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck
Mobility work like this is humbling because the movement is pretty minimal and early on I’d get cramps in my quads that I’d describe as muscular tantrums. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck
Don’t take your mobility or your strength for granted. If we’re deliberate and willing to put in some effort we can absolutely change how we experience aging. Aging is inevitable but it shouldn’t suck. #startwhereyouare #doyourwarmups #agingshouldntsuck
