My 80-something mom moved recently, putting her house on the market. She loves her condo and while it\u2019s bittersweet for me to imagine never having another Christmas at the house I grew up in, I am grateful that she is in a safe and secure environment.\u00a0\u00a0After my stepfather passed away, I constantly worried about my mother being alone in her home. It was a pretty big house, lots of stairs with no security system. She had been casually house\/condo hunting on and off for a few years, but then suddenly it was a done deal!\u00a0\u00a0As I was helping her unpack her pantry items a few weeks ago, I picked up two cans of green beans from a box and did a couple of arm curls. She saw me out of the corner of her eye and said \u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d. I showed her again and then handed her the cans. She lit up when she realized she had \u201cdumbbells\u201d in her kitchen cabinets!<\/p>\n
It is imperative that we move our bodies at any age. Staying flexible will help ward off aches and pains that come with a sedentary lifestyle.\u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s always advisable to consult your doctor before starting a fitness program.\u00a0\u00a0When you have the all clear don\u2019t hesitate to get started!\u00a0\u00a0Many hospitals have exercise programs for seniors, perhaps there is a community center near you that has one.\u00a0\u00a0I recently joined a national chain fitness facility and I can say I have never been more motivated or comfortable in a gym environment. People from all ages work out and I am constantly inspired seeing folks over 50 using weight machines, barbells and dumbbells.<\/p>\n
If you join a facility, ask if there is a trainer. Fortunately, my membership includes unlimited personal training.\u00a0\u00a0You may have to pay for a session, but having a professional show you the correct way to use a machine or lift weights is worth the small extra expense.<\/p>\n
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