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<blockquote data-quote="Elsi" data-source="post: 741327" data-attributes="member: 23349"><p>I have definitely had to adjust as I’ve gotten older. I’m 50s but my doctor told me to stop running because it was aggravating back problems due to spinal stenosis. I was also having lots of problems with my feet. So they recommended something lower impact. Running In heat also made my neurological issues worse. I miss the running so much! I never got to complete the marathon I was training for. I do have several half marathons under my belt. I loved competing with myself and trying for personal best times etc. but time marches on and the body does succumb to wear and tear. Elliptical, stationary bike and ladylike walks through the woods will have to do now.</p><p></p><p>When working with elder care specialists with my grandparents we were told that the things that make the most difference as we age are strength training, balance training, and weight control. (A little extra isn’t terrible, but a lot extra breaks down joints and will put you in a wheelchair faster.) my mom is now taking strength and balance classes at the senior center and I plan to emulate her. I’ve got to get out of feeling competitive about my fitness or weight and think about the things I can do now that will make a difference in my independence level 20-30 years from now (assuming I’m so lucky). The elder care people were especially big on squats - gotta be able to get up out of a chair and off the toilet 20 years from now! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> Taking care of my grandparents really changed my perspective on fitness, health and the point of it all. There’s no point in sticking with a so-called fitness routine that is actually tearing down my body!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>That little bit of padding is a mixed blessing for sure! It can get you through something like pneumonia or flu and give you some extra time. My grandpa had a couple bouts and still had a couple good years after. We were able to get him down to Florida for a last visit with his sister, and he got to meet a couple new great great grands. But I’m starting to think like you. He lingered three weeks in his final days past taking in any food and very little water, due to that extra protective cushion. And what was the point at that point? It was really hard on all of us, most of all him. So much to think about with all this!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Elsi, post: 741327, member: 23349"] I have definitely had to adjust as I’ve gotten older. I’m 50s but my doctor told me to stop running because it was aggravating back problems due to spinal stenosis. I was also having lots of problems with my feet. So they recommended something lower impact. Running In heat also made my neurological issues worse. I miss the running so much! I never got to complete the marathon I was training for. I do have several half marathons under my belt. I loved competing with myself and trying for personal best times etc. but time marches on and the body does succumb to wear and tear. Elliptical, stationary bike and ladylike walks through the woods will have to do now. When working with elder care specialists with my grandparents we were told that the things that make the most difference as we age are strength training, balance training, and weight control. (A little extra isn’t terrible, but a lot extra breaks down joints and will put you in a wheelchair faster.) my mom is now taking strength and balance classes at the senior center and I plan to emulate her. I’ve got to get out of feeling competitive about my fitness or weight and think about the things I can do now that will make a difference in my independence level 20-30 years from now (assuming I’m so lucky). The elder care people were especially big on squats - gotta be able to get up out of a chair and off the toilet 20 years from now! ;) Taking care of my grandparents really changed my perspective on fitness, health and the point of it all. There’s no point in sticking with a so-called fitness routine that is actually tearing down my body! That little bit of padding is a mixed blessing for sure! It can get you through something like pneumonia or flu and give you some extra time. My grandpa had a couple bouts and still had a couple good years after. We were able to get him down to Florida for a last visit with his sister, and he got to meet a couple new great great grands. But I’m starting to think like you. He lingered three weeks in his final days past taking in any food and very little water, due to that extra protective cushion. And what was the point at that point? It was really hard on all of us, most of all him. So much to think about with all this! [/QUOTE]
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