Back to basics in the fat man workout

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I can recall sweating in August football and having to get on the same wet uniform in the afternoon doing body strength exercises, Old school right. Using our bodies for strength training is actually very old school. calisthenics is what we used to call them. They were a big part of football and wrestling training. Returning to this type of exercise this year has helped with joint pain, flexibility and strength. I am exploring other movements for a total body workout, but these I do two times a day at 20 reps. Start with the bid three, push-ups, sit-ups or crunches, squats. add the others as you go.
Push ups (modified from bench, chair, or table
Sit ups off the side of bed
crunches, reverse, side laterals and raising backside off thee floor
squats with back off the wall or off bed or chair
dips off corner counter, modified by use of legs to adjust doable weight, dips using chair with arms
lounges using door frame for balance, chair can also be used.
Three times a week I use bands of weights for a regiment of basic weight lifting moves.

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 Using stairs, walking, disc golf in hilly course are all part of an aerobic exercise.
The body movements do not take long.
Finding ways to do them safe and senior friendly is important. Go to Real Age or Web M.D. to get ideas that can work for you.
Nothing boost an old man more than feeling stronger. Strength training is for all of us because we need muscle to remain independent longer and to be able to do the things we need to do around the home.
Learning to use resistant tubes or bands with help you recover from injuries and illnesses. I can tell you first hand they are a big part of me dealing with joint pain. You can turn your deck into a complete gym using tubes or bands.
Fitness to round off the curve is doable,by this is meant to be able to live life more independently, healthier and more active before we go into decline before our death. Muscle growth is essential for healthy bones and exercise slows down the loss of muscle and bones. Keep walking