Easy Health and Fitness for older people

[Guest guest]

In RE: Body building, exercise, et al for more aged people ---

I'm not an expert, so I can rely only on personal experience -- and for only a

brief time at that -- so far. My purpose here is just to share what seems to be

working for me. After two bouts in the hospital a year ago, I started doing

some serious thinking about my health. As the saying goes, I've been " healthy

as a horse " all my life " --- but then, I've also seen a few very sick horses,

too!

Anyway, at age 86, I had been injured in an auto accident -- not my fault --

then 6 weeks later found myself in the hospital for open heart surgery and four

by-passes. The next morning, the surgeon said, " You're good-to-go for100. " But

during the follow-up in re-hab I found that I was as weak as a new-born kitten,

and just as unsteady on my feet. A few minutes on an exercise bike, and I was

" all-in " for the day! The 13 weeks of the once-a-week cardio/exercise program

convinced me that if I was to make it to 100, I better get crackin'. But

shortly thereafter, one of the medications I had taken for years caused virulent

internal bleeding. In a two-hour period, I lost two liters of blood, and barely

made it to the hospital in time!

In addition to that, and to my age, etc., I was also 30# overweight for my 6'

height. " Not all that much, " my friends said, but it was enough to motivate me

to start some practical research. I even joined a 50+ health club -- for two

months. There was very little guidance -- I think they were skeptical about

this old geezer ever accomplishing much. I had tried diets and diet pills in

years past with minimal short-term results, so I determined not to go that

route. I believed I needed a program that would do both help me reduce, plus

increase strength and equilibrium.

Over the past year, while doing quite a bit of research I've lost most of the 30

pounds, but, Oh! the loose-skin flab! Gross!

I believe I've found a reasonable solution -- for me, at least -- to tone up the

muscular system, lose the flab, and maintain a healthier life-style. It is a

program whereby you perform a specific series of exercises -- 7-8 minutes a day,

3 days a week (for me, Mon, Wed., Fri.), then on the alternate days, take a

walk. The exercise program does not require a lot of equipment, and I do them

in my own apartment. There are five 'sets' of exercises, so at the end of the

second week, you start over with exercise one again. Again, for me, on a very

limited budget, the minimal cost of only $10/month is a welcome benefit. There

are other benefits, such as nutritional advice, etc, but I don't want to get

into a 'sales pitch.'

Within two weeks, my equilibrium improved considerably. I've been on the

program just over two months, and the 'flab' that hung down from my upper arms

doesn't wave " hi " to me any more every time I brush my teeth; when I raise my

arm and make a fist, I can actually see muscle; and, yes, there is still quite a

bit of loose skin hanging around, but it gets less every week. As I said at the

beginning, all I wanted to share here was what is working for me.

Anyone that wants more information can reach me at rextalmage@....

Rex Talmage

Salem, Oregon, USA

[Guest guest]

Hi Rex,

Good for you! I don't have anything to add except it's great to hear of someone

your age taking the initiative to get in shape. You're a great role model and

inspiration.

All the best,

Melone, CSCS

Coto de Caza, CA

>

> In RE: Body building, exercise, et al for more aged people ---

> I'm not an expert, so I can rely only on personal experience -- and for only a

brief time at that -- so far. My purpose here is just to share what seems to be

working for me. After two bouts in the hospital a year ago, I started doing

some serious thinking about my health. As the saying goes, I've been " healthy

as a horse " all my life " --- but then, I've also seen a few very sick horses,

too!

>

> Anyway, at age 86, I had been injured in an auto accident -- not my fault --

then 6 weeks later found myself in the hospital for open heart surgery and four

by-passes. The next morning, the surgeon said, " You're good-to-go for100. " But

during the follow-up in re-hab I found that I was as weak as a new-born kitten,

and just as unsteady on my feet. A few minutes on an exercise bike, and I was

" all-in " for the day! The 13 weeks of the once-a-week cardio/exercise program

convinced me that if I was to make it to 100, I better get crackin'. But

shortly thereafter, one of the medications I had taken for years caused virulent

internal bleeding. In a two-hour period, I lost two liters of blood, and barely

made it to the hospital in time!

>

> In addition to that, and to my age, etc., I was also 30# overweight for my 6'

height. " Not all that much, " my friends said, but it was enough to motivate me

to start some practical research. I even joined a 50+ health club -- for two

months. There was very little guidance -- I think they were skeptical about

this old geezer ever accomplishing much. I had tried diets and diet pills in

years past with minimal short-term results, so I determined not to go that

route. I believed I needed a program that would do both help me reduce, plus

increase strength and equilibrium.

>

> Over the past year, while doing quite a bit of research I've lost most of the

30 pounds, but, Oh! the loose-skin flab! Gross!

>

> I believe I've found a reasonable solution -- for me, at least -- to tone up

the muscular system, lose the flab, and maintain a healthier life-style. It is

a program whereby you perform a specific series of exercises -- 7-8 minutes a

day, 3 days a week (for me, Mon, Wed., Fri.), then on the alternate days, take a

walk. The exercise program does not require a lot of equipment, and I do them

in my own apartment. There are five 'sets' of exercises, so at the end of the

second week, you start over with exercise one again. Again, for me, on a very

limited budget, the minimal cost of only $10/month is a welcome benefit. There

are other benefits, such as nutritional advice, etc, but I don't want to get

into a 'sales pitch.'

>

> Within two weeks, my equilibrium improved considerably. I've been on the

program just over two months, and the 'flab' that hung down from my upper arms

doesn't wave " hi " to me any more every time I brush my teeth; when I raise my

arm and make a fist, I can actually see muscle; and, yes, there is still quite a

bit of loose skin hanging around, but it gets less every week. As I said at the

beginning, all I wanted to share here was what is working for me.

>

> Anyone that wants more information can reach me at rextalmage@...

>

> Rex Talmage

> Salem, Oregon, USA

>