Get In Shape

Boomers Get In Shape

     A lot of boomers here are in very good shape but a lot could do a little better in the workout department. Now were not talking about doing 100 push ups and running 5 miles before breakfast like you may have done when you were twenty years old to get in shape. This is not about keeping up with twenty year olds anymore this is about keeping our hearts and our bodies healthy and in shape and giving us a way to get out in the world and be social. Because humans are social animals and we need that social aspect to our lives. Somewhere they say, I know who are they? But, they do that people with friends and support live longer happier lives.

Workouts

     There are a lot of different  types of workouts that you can do to keep yourself in shape. It all depends on where you are starting at. Now if you haven't been off the couch in a year and have just decided it's time to get off the couch and start with a workout, congratulations that is the first step. But, your first workout might only be to start walking a little ways maybe only around the block at first. We are only taking baby steps here. Then after a few weeks of that  you will want to do around the block twice. So on and so on. For those of you that have been doing a regular workout program you know the different things that you can do but don't forget to throw some change into your workout routine. Just to mix things up. You can workout with some of those workout bands that provide resistance. Resistance Bands are practically a workout machine in themselves you can do almost all types of workouts with them. You name it you can do it with resistance bands.  Step Classes, these classes are in a group and you simply step up and down on a plastic step that's made for the purpose to music. Now I'm kind of challenged when it comes to having any kind of dance technique and that definitely showed when I actually took a step class. Also, I thought oh this is for the ladies and it will be so easy. Man was I ever wrong. I was huffing and puffing like you wouldn't believe. I definitely recommend it. It is a good cardio exercise. If you are a man don't be surprised if those ladies don't show you up a couple of times. Plates was originally designed as a way for dancers to stretch and man does it ever teach you to stretch out. It also makes you very limber. I recommend it.

Workout Machines

Elliptical machines and exercise bikes are very good ways to get aerobic exercise without the jarring and knee injuries common in running and other sports of that nature so they are very popular with the boomer population. As with the other exercises start small and work up to a longer program.

Why Boomers Should Workout

     Why boomers should workout well for all the reasons listed above in the first paragraph. For the social aspect of working out and the fitness aspect not to mention that the goal is to live a longer healthier life. But, also we are all living longer and since 50 is the new 40 and 60 is the new 50 everyone wants to look their best. Not to mention if you are in shape you can still catch the eye of the guy or girl across the way. I don't think that feeling ever goes away. So there are many reasons boomers should workout. If you know someone who is sitting on the couch invite them to the gym next time you go. The worst ones are the guys, especially who just retired for some reason they haven't figured out what to do with themselves yet.

Ask Your Dr. First

     Before starting any type of new workout program you should get the okay from your physician. Since I am not your Doctor I can not make personal recommendations for your own health care situation you should check with your own physician.

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