I am not star material for the Olympics, but I do like to keep my body moving.
Truth be told, being from New York and living most of my life in the city, and now that I am living in a rural town in Oregon, with a nature loving man, who can easily climb up a hill without a huff or a puff, and slide down the hills easily, while I huff and puff, and look sideways to make sure I don’t lose my balance, or that there are bugs or snakes near me, I am exercise and rather critter challenged. My legs and feet like flat well paved areas. I can walk, and walk to my heart’s content, without getting tired, which I used to do while doing my city living.
For me, using the treadmill is enjoyable. It’s a good aerobic exercise, which energizes me. I combine it with light bar bell lifting, and Stairmaster climbing. In order to make time pass quickly, I often say my affirmations, such as “I am open to prosperity in all areas of my life”, or send positive thoughts and prayers for family or friends who may need it. At other times, I spend my exercise time, expressing gratitude for everything in my life; from my mate, to my family, friends, the trees outside my window, to the animals, and yes, even the critters such as bugs and snakes and to the sky… as everything is part of Creation. This exercises not only my body, but also my spiritual ‘muscles.’ Pretty uplifting for me! I also have been doing Tai Chi for the last 3 months which relaxes me, increases flexibility and helps with balance.
If you haven’t started exercising, it’s a good habit to establish, especially during pre menopause and on to post menopause; it strengthens bone mass, strengthens the heart, keeps your energy moving. Many experts recommend at least (check with your doctor) 30 minutes of exercise daily, and suggest varying your routine from aerobics, to strength training along with balance training to help prevent falls associated with traumatic fractures in older adults. I believe you need to find a routine you are comfortable with, listen to your body, or else you won’t stick to it. Better to do some exercise, than none at all!
Power to you!
