Tuesday, February 14, 2023

I'm still at it.

Playing basketball in Jerusalem
ran into a Herodian wall.
Pete Maravich would be proud.

I
have written about my recumbent bike, helping me get the needed movement. I've also talked about in-home walking. The one thing that in-home walking helps me with is balance. Biking definitely helps, especially when you do a variable resistance. To help with the routine, it helps to listen to online books or a podcast that you may be interested in. With Podcasts, there is a variety of interests. I have been encouraged by Wayne Styles as he shares his podcast. He is very good at applying the Bible from the Holy Land in life. When I listen to him, I put it at 1.25 speed, and I generally get a 30-minute bike ride.
The in-home walking helps me work on my weak muscles to improve my balance. Remember that you could do 3 to 5 minutes at a time and walk throughout the day. These two approaches have proven to be very safe for me. Walking outdoors, which I love my feet find the cracks in the sidewalk too easy. So if it's no longer safe for you to walk, consider walking with an indoor program. The steps are easy, and you could adapt with your hand on the counter or chair for balance. I have read many studies showing brief walks when we're older are very good for us. If you're sedimentary or injured and trying to rehab your body, find ways to move safely. What I have learned from my handicap I hope it helps anybody trying to get back into the game as we age. It is so easy to allow our muscles to weaken. Being older is more challenging, but we can regain our strength. It takes a little longer, but that's what retirement is for. Keep Walking.