Exercise and Fitness

Diamond_Dog

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8. If anyone here has access to a community pool or Y

Sat Jul 2, 2022, 09:11 AM

Jul 2022

I highly recommend swimming. It’s non weight bearing so you don’t get the back and foot problems you do with hiking. Indoor pools mean you can swim all year round. No hot humid days to worry about, no mosquitoes, no rough terrain. The pool I go to is always full of seniors and they have specialized water exercise classes for all different levels, even one for arthritis. Everyone is super nice. Some folks go right up to the pool ladder with their walkers and the special platform you step onto lowers you down in. Best of all, it’s covered by Silver Sneakers. I prefer lap swimming myself… maybe one of these days I might try the water aerobics to music. I feel so much better after I swim.

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Good morning. And thanks! dchill Jul 2022 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author dchill Jul 2022 #2

Excellent advice. Stretching the first 2 weeks is key. underpants Jul 2022 #3

Stay hydrated and do some deep breathing during the day. Irish_Dem Jul 2022 #4

I wonder if my hydration protocol cilla4progress Jul 2022 #7

Yes I am doing something similar now. Irish_Dem Jul 2022 #11

Are you taking bioavailable Omega 3? SheltieLover Jul 2022 #10

Thanks Sheltie, I will look into this! Irish_Dem Jul 2022 #12

It's called Seriously Delicious & it truly is! SheltieLover Jul 2022 #13

I will look it up on Amazon. Irish_Dem Jul 2022 #16

Let me know how it works for you, if you opt to try it. SheltieLover Jul 2022 #19

Yes I will let you know. Irish_Dem Jul 2022 #20

Oh be careful for sure! SheltieLover Jul 2022 #22

I have been trying to up my intake of salmon. Irish_Dem Jul 2022 #24

I love salmon, cod & tuna! SheltieLover Jul 2022 #26

Yes thank you.... Irish_Dem Jul 2022 #28

Yw. SheltieLover Jul 2022 #30

Makes me wonder wth they don't add some to saline solution SheltieLover Jul 2022 #14

Too much IV potassium or administered too quickly can cause another set of problems. Irish_Dem Jul 2022 #15

No doubt, but by the time I saw dr (13.5 hrs after arrival) SheltieLover Jul 2022 #17

Oh my. Irish_Dem Jul 2022 #18

Um, no. SheltieLover Jul 2022 #21

I am always the only one wearing a mask at Krogers. Irish_Dem Jul 2022 #23

Omg you poor thing! SheltieLover Jul 2022 #27

Yes same here. Irish_Dem Jul 2022 #29

I'm 80. Four years ago, I joined a hiking club, most members - 60 to 80. 3Hotdogs Jul 2022 #5

I go hiking... 2naSalit Jul 2022 #6

If anyone here has access to a community pool or Y Diamond_Dog Jul 2022 #8

Here is a great site with loads of free online senior fitness classes SheltieLover Jul 2022 #9

I once read an interview with a cardiologist who had a guide to evaluating senior patients. Midnight Writer Jul 2022 #25

Every time I see somebody looking new at running I love it. JanMichael Jul 2022 #31