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Exercise and Fitness

Scrivener7

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3. You are doing exactly the right thing. As I age, I have reluctantly come to understand that

Reply to Bettie (Original post)

Fri Apr 17, 2026, 11:00 AM

Apr 17

my increases in intensity for any workout activity need to be done half as frequently and with half the increase in intensity that I used to think was fine.

In the long run, you do more because you avoid injury and long periods where you have to sit it out because of pain.

You are doing great, Bettie. Keep up the good work.

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Week 2 since the accident [View all] Bettie Apr 17 OP

I know it's difficult but keep up the good work! Walleye Apr 17 #1

Ramble On! Keep up the progress. "Time alone" beats the germ-filled gym any day IMHO. FailureToCommunicate Apr 17 #2

You are doing exactly the right thing. As I age, I have reluctantly come to understand that Scrivener7 Apr 17 #3

Sounds like you are doing great! Americanme Apr 17 #4

Yeah, I need something good to watch Bettie Apr 17 #5