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Exercise over 70

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Doodle Sat 02-Feb-19 14:12:06

DH and I walk a lot but do little other exercise. I have poor joints. Both of us have asthma and little stamina for energetic exercise. I just wondered what others do to keep fit and if you have any suggestions for us couch potatoes.

Jaye53 Mon 18-Feb-19 13:01:48

My council runs ARMCHAIR exercise for over 70s

gunsway Sun 24-Feb-19 09:09:05

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Jane10 Sun 24-Feb-19 09:12:52

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margaretrodriguez Thu 07-Mar-19 11:41:24

Walking or light jogging is what I would recommend. As these exercise are incredibly beneficial for your health and helps you to keep fit. Also, recently, I read in a magazine that by walking for 30 minutes daily can increase your lifespan by an average of 6 years.

jura2 Fri 08-Mar-19 12:25:10

my advice is simple, swimming, swimming, swimming - and walking - and if you can Gi-gung or Tai-chi.

craftyone Fri 08-Mar-19 20:18:44

cycling for me to include a few gentle hills, enough for me to get slightly puffed and to perspire. That plus working on the allotment, good for the muscles. Tai chi if I could find a good group

craftyone Fri 08-Mar-19 20:22:12

I want to find a pilates class, loved it in the past and I have a super rebounder, packed right now because of imminent house move. I hated swimming, too flipping wet