Staying Healthy and Active
I find that as I get older, I move a bit slower, my muscles ache more easily and my energy level is not what it used to be. Since I have no plans of slowing down once I reach retirement, I try to make an effort to get some exercise on a regular basis. As I've stated in an earlier post, I enjoy kayaking. It's a great form of exercise that allows me to take in the beauty of some of Maine's best scenery (can't be beat!). What activities do you enjoy that help you stay healthy and active?
I came across an article written by Gordon Black in which he listed 5 activities that he recommended for baby boomers. They are:
1. Biking. It's been many years since I've rode a bike but I have been seriously thinking about taking it back up.
2. Swimming. The beauty of this activity is that it can be done outside in the summer time and inside (at a facility) in the winter time. Great for year round exercise and easy on the joints.
3. Yoga. I recently finished a yoga class and found that within just a few sessions, my flexibility had increased as well as my balance.
4. Tai Chi. I'm not familiar with this activity. Anyone else had experience with tai chi?
5. Mall Walking. I'm fortunate enough to live in an area that has a rail trail that is used for walking, running, biking, or skating. My girlfriend and I try to get there several times a week and walk 4-6 miles each time. I like the idea of mall walking for when the weather is bad.
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"Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity." ~ John F. Kennedy
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