You need to understand the pressure on your heart and lungs from being overweight and not exercising. Both are relevant for people in their 70s because many tend to sit down, eat more, and enjoy board games or, like me, on the computer. Hours of sitting is extremely unhealthy and one day a voice within me told me to join a gym. This was completely unexpected and obeying that voice was for the best.
That inner voice is well known to me for the memory of reincarnation and the bond with the Universal Spirit, the real God. It has given me a job to do and is the reason why I spend many hours in front of the computer. For the past 30 years or so, exercise has only involved garden maintenance and walks, in addition to housework.
Now the order has been received and a local women’s gym just welcomed me with open arms. Aside from a biweekly rate of $ 38, very affordable in a pension, there are physical therapy classes that include one for heart health. It takes place twice a week and is basically very enjoyable.
The exercises are simple and over the course of 45 minutes involve small weights, steps, and ball movements, such as throwing and catching. Sometimes there are also some square dance type moves that help with balance. Stretching and flexing my muscles has now become a daily routine for me.
The rest of the days, the gym offers all kinds of equipment for those who want to exercise. For me the bicycle is my favorite although many use the walking and rowing machines. Other equipment allows the muscles in my neck, back, and legs to be stretched, which is also helpful to me.
Strengthening the muscles that have disappeared with years of inactivity is one of my achievements and being able to get up off the ground when I fall is another. Since I started at this location, my balance has improved to the point where there have been no falls at home, whereas before I would trip and fall over anything in my path.
It is something for older people to consider. Don’t just sit around waiting for death to catch up with you, have fun doing physical training and show the world what you’re made of. The other benefit for me has been the great friends I have made while exercising, a real bonus.