you do to keep in shape.
2007-12-14 23:18:06 · 28 answers · asked by Redd. 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Swim 3 times a week, mow 3 great big lawns weekly and my favourite, hiking in the woods with the Hairy Hounds,
2007-12-15 01:41:58 · answer #1 · answered by Roxy. 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I walk on the treadmill at least 45 mins a day and vary the incline all the way up to 12. In the summer I'll walk in the park for an hour or more with the dog. I also do an hour of Kundalini yoga which is fantastic. I was doing other types of yoga but this is incredible for core strength!
2007-12-14 23:44:17 · answer #2 · answered by jersey girl in exile 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm a senior citizen. Agree with all positive and practical answers above. Also keep happy. Health is closely linked to the mind. Don't dwell on old grudges; it'll do you more harm that the person you have a grudge on. And keep mixing with younger people never referring back to 'the good old days'.
They weren't really that good- we just knew no better. Those are my mental answers to keeping well. Oh yes, don't whinge. (Cheers from an 'old git'.)
2007-12-15 12:18:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I start each day with at least 30 minutes of stretches, and walk to work and everywhere else I go. As a teacher, I'm on my feet all day, and walk around the building as quickly as I can. I race up and down the stairs in my home. I eat healthy. And the latest thing I've taken up is supposedly VERY good for losing inches - hula hooping! Check out hooping.com to see videos and find merchandise. It's tons of fun. The hoops you get in toy stores don't work very well for me, but a friend made me one that is heavier and incredibly easy to keep going. I could do it for hours!
2007-12-15 08:00:45 · answer #4 · answered by Mountain Girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I try to eat a healthy diet, but mainly, keeping up with my 5 year old keeps me in shape. My doctor said she's done wonders for my health. I sure had more energy with my older kids 35+ years ago, though! LOL
2007-12-14 23:30:18 · answer #5 · answered by Clare 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Working seven days a week,12 hours a day,walking the dogs and going to the gym twice a week is enough for this 60 year old!
2007-12-16 07:36:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesnt take a lot to maintain MY shape actually.
Lots of sitting around on the computer, watching Foxtel, eating cakes, lollies, biscuits, fries and generally veging out.
Think of a figure 8 and you have MY shape!!!! LOL
Go on laugh, you know you want too!!!
2007-12-15 01:58:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Work a McDonald's three days a week. In the summer I have to mow the lawn, clean the pool and help keep the house clean. I the winter it's shovel snow and help keep the house clean.
2007-12-15 03:40:21 · answer #8 · answered by UncleBuck 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm in fairly good shape - I watch what I eat, and walk a few kilometres most days. I'm very conscious of staying in good shape - both my parents died of heart disease, so I'm trying to avoid going down the same path.
2007-12-14 23:26:55 · answer #9 · answered by Stella 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My Father is 75, I always tell him to get out the house and go for a walk to get some exersise, but he insists he still gets his weekly workout every saturday night ( with my mother, ) he maintains its the best way to keep the old ticker working.
2007-12-15 12:41:18 · answer #10 · answered by Arnold P. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋