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Exercise and Fitness

Americanme

(516 posts)

4. Sounds like you are doing great!

Reply to Bettie (Original post)

Fri Apr 17, 2026, 11:48 AM

Apr 17

I'm 64 now, and I weigh more than I should. I still run, but not as often as I used to, and not as fast. When the weather is not nice enough to run, I use my elliptical trainer, and I need something good to watch on tv, or I get bored and stop. When I use weights, I go light. Half the weight I used to lift, but more reps. I had hernia surgery a few months ago, and the surgeon said no more sit-ups. He said do leg lifts instead, so I do those. Getting older has meant a lot of adjustments. But, it's still a good life.

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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