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Good grief Gonegirl that makes us all sound like turkeys being gutted. I cannot say I often lift heavy shopping bags, but I do stagger round the garden with large bckets of compost and my innards have all stayed firmly in place.

Yeah but, carrying heavy bags makes your innards drop. Can't win. (that in answer to Gabriella's post)

The thucking point being those of us who know exercise is good for us already know it.
It’s all the other buggers (as usual) and they won’t take a blind bit of notice!

If only we were all perfect ??

Apparently, carrying heavy bags of shopping can increase bone density and muscle strength. Doctors are now recommending doing just that as a way to ward off osteoporosis. ??

I’ve started doing that 10 minute exercise snacking Michael Mosley recommends, twice a day (usually). Apart from that I walk a lot (no car) and always take the stairs. Probably not enough, but every little helps!

Franbern Exactly.

Thank you for the tip Alexa. It's a good one.

I was a childrens gymnastic instructor and also tutor to others training as gymnastics coaches. Up until I was 65 years of age I was happily still taking the warm -ups in the gym each day. After that I ontinued to do approx 30 minutes of stretching and aerobic exercise at home each day. Could still get down in splits at 70 years old.!!!
This started to tail off in my 70's. Found myself getting breathless just walking to the nearby bus stop. Stairs became a problem, particularly in the evening. Arthritus coming from lower spine caused problems in virtually all my joints. Now, at 78 yrs I have become more and more sedentary. Now use a mobility scooter to get around. Still do my own housework, but in very small doses.
My best friend was a fitness fanatic and attended the local gym 3 x a week, also ran most mornings for a good half an hour. Did a marathon when she was in her early 60's. Watched what she ate, remained slim - and died just a few days after her 70th birthday!
Whereas, I would say, that some sort of healthy life-style does help with us growing older (those who want to) , think it is so much more to do with genetics than anything else.
I have absolutely no desire to live into my 90's - and just become a consumer of things which should be available for the younger members of society.

I like to thuck thweets!
Wish I had seen this thread at the thtart as I have no clue what's been going on.....

But seriously, and without wishing to preach, I try to do the yoga "Salute to the Sun" most mornings before showering.

Have been doing this for many years and found it hard at the start. Couldn't reach my toes at all. No one is watching, so it really doesn't matter if I am technically "good" or not. My flexibility has gradually improved and that is why I do it.

If I don't do it for several days I have lack of mobility on waking and for a few hours. When I have done the salute 4 or more times in a week I have no pain or stiffness at all.

It takes somewhere between 2 and 4 minutes to complete 2 to 3 rounds, (that is leading left and right leg alternately).

I find it amazing such a small amount of effort makes such a huge difference to my mobility, and am really glad I discovered such an easy trick that helps me so much.

There are many tutorial diagrams and you tube videos. Don't be put off by the brilliant and flexible teachers, just relax into it and be amazed how much improvement happens in a short time.

BradfordLass I'm going to remember that one (thuck)

I have a hump from osteoporosis, aged 88.

Hoods are good for disguising humps. not up but down on the back.

James F Fixx who 'invented' jogging died at 52 of a heart attack. What was he doing? Jogging!!!

I walk twice a day with the dog, mostly fast paced. Currently in the west country for a few days and they have hills, which can be so embarrassing as one Huff's and puffs, stopping frequently to admire the scenery. I also do the garden and don't sit down much in the day. I read a comment years ago, went something like - you see people jogging in the hope that it will prolong their life by 2 years. They don't realise that they have spent 2 years jogging- that made sense to me. As long as you find something you enjoy and keep moving!

BradfordLass oh you should have done

Does anyone remember the thread where someone had objected to people saying 'wiv' when it should be 'with' and using F when it should be TH?

One lady said she genuinely couldn't tell the difference when she heard F and TH.

I was ever so tempted to reply, 'Oh thuck.'

I think by the time you're 65, you've probably worked this out for yourself anyway - it's common sense.

If you haven't, then you're going to ignore it anyway.

break up prolonged periods of being sedentary with light activity when possible, at least with standing
Well - I don't have a downstairs loo, so have to use the stairs quite often. Will that count as 'light activity'?

I too love some of the usernames on Mumsnet, especially on the Archers thread.

Well done for doing it anyway.

We did the coastal walk today,over rocks,up steps and over rough dunes.Sat down on rocks for half an hour then both had trouble standing up! The journey back was hard as we couldn't spring down the rocky path and had to hold hands on the steps. Had to divert over the sand as the last slope seemed too steep.A wake up call to sort out balance and strength before it is lost.

Right!

Some of the usernames on Mumsnet make me .

I've just had a newsletter through from Mumsnet.

Titled "I'm a fully-grown, professional, mature woman but... I f*cking love stickers".

Now what's sauce for the goose should be sauce for whatever the word is for a slightly more mature in years goose.

How, what, why???
Just logged on thought and I would check out Gonegirl's thread
It been edited!!

If this was Mumsnet,
HQ wouldn't have dared.
Infact they would probably have joined in!

Respect! CBBL

Our large garden keeps me fit but I don't think I'd be able to manage with the issues you face.