ageing programe

Do try a Zumba Gold dance class. It,s meant for more mature movers. We have great fun, none of us are great dancers but it doesn't matter. It is great excercise. My previous class used to do the dances to 60's music so great to gave a singalong too.

I used to look in the mirror in the morning, but for some unknown reason they have all cracked.

That's unkind WOT, I was talking about MrsP.

Trister Just back from walking the dog which is the only real exercise I can do due to nerve damage in my back.
It's brave of AR to be seen on TV without her make up because she's a celebrity who is always seen on TV heavily made up. Personally I like a little eye liner!.
The 'sit and rise' exercise we were shown on the programme 'how to stay young' was to let you see how well you are aging. It is to do with balance and muscles.
There is some proof that dancing is the best way we can improve both.
This is not about how AR looks with or without make up or about her accent.
As someone who has had two Brain surgeries I am looking forward to next weeks programme.
I think AR is amazing for 71 and some people on here have made some very catty remarks, shame on them.

I am duly chastised.

JBF, not like you to take that lying down. Oh, sorry I forgot, if you lie down, you can't get up

Tried the cross legged sitting down thing. Got most of the way but then flopped onto cushion. As for getting up from that position - no way! I'm 72 and try to keep fit by walking, swimming and aquafit which I agree is wonderful exercise for the 'more mature!' Also I enjoy line dancing which is not too difficult and you dont need a partner.

I did listen to the programme and maybe it is just me. I was able to get up and down cross legged, but as for playing tennis, I wouldn't have a chance as I am blind on my left side!

For me the big test is waking up in the morning, every one a milestone
Quite right pompa

The most interesting bit for me was the cross-section of the thigh, showing the shrinkage of the muscle within over the years. According to the programme, it is, in fact, possible to regenerate muscle growth. Which is good.

As for La Rippon, she has always looked ok to me, although never "young". And she must be fit as heck too.

She hasn't changed a bit. She seems to have one of those faces that don't age because they never looked young.

Anyone for table tennis??

Ping Pong, Wiff Waff. Definitely! Where's the table?!

After the programme DH and I both did the age test. I came out five years younger and he was eight years older. The only real difference in our answers was that he's a confirmed life long pessimist and I always see the positive and bright side.

There was also some debate between us as to what constitutes exercise. Is this just keep fit/dance/gym type work out - or does Hoovering and gardening count?

I am sure vacuuming and gardening are counted as exercise, Nfk. I did the test too and came out at 14 years younger, although admitting to being a pessimist. I think the non-drinking or smoking and the daily exercise probably helped.
What is your real age? test

I am going to get out my Nintendo DS Brain training, haven't done it for a few years, I used to manage to come out as the optimum brain age of 20, doubt I shall do so now!

It's given me an age of 69 which is quite gratifying since I'm 75. However, I don't get enough exercise. I'd love to walk more than I do, but arthritis in my left foot is making it increasingly painful and I'm getting a bit concerned about my eleven year old hip replacement. Luckily I have to use the stairs a lot, because I don't have a downstairs loo.

It's given me an age of 74, which, considering I am 74 is fine by me.

It is actually, a load of rubbish.

52!!!!! I am 70 so that is a load of rubbish, especially as they can't see me. The only thing I will give them is that Mum is 98 so some of her genes might have rubbed off on me. Shows what rubbish it is though as nothing was asked about your health which must make a huge difference.

I am also a stone and a half overweight.

I am 43 (real age 66). That makes me younger than my oldest DC.
I thought the question about whether you eat meat/veg fish/dairy was odd as I could only tick one.

Mine's 54 and I'm 62, but I am cough a few stones overweight, and the optimism/pessimism question didn't have a 'half and half' option! I used to be VERY pessimistic but since I've been feeling better, that has improved and I spend a lot of time trying to encourage DH to be less pessimistic! I think he's caught mine :-(

Go away, Mamie

Actually my Wii fit told me I was 37.

Mine came out as 49 and I'm 63, which is odd as I don't do anywhere near enough exercise

62 and I'm actually a few weeks away from 66. It could be worse but the questions were a bit superficial, I thought.