Ok. I really need to stave off encroaching old age by doing some smart exercising. Last October when I spent the whole month limping because of an arthritic flair that resulted in my hiking up a rocky mountain trail, should have been enough to keep me consistent. But no it didn't. And now my knee is starting to hurt again. So. . .
1) I resolve to use my elliptical to strengthen my knees by working at at least a few minutes every other day. This is my little elliptical I have in the family room. I can sit and work my knees with no stress from it. It really helped build muscle around the knee and kept the arthritis under control.
2) I resolve to exercise - doing the physical therapy guys list of exercises for people like me. I especially like their core exercises. And that's what I'm going to focus on.
3) I already do stretching exercises almost every day because I stiffen up so much, especially in my neck and shoulder area, so the stretching feels really good. I will continue with the stretching!
4) Try to walk, at least a few minutes, as many times a week as I can. Might be for 10 minutes, might be 20 or 30. Whatever I can reasonably squeeze in. The weather should be getting nicer out. So no excuses.
I am making this commitment officially starting April 1st - Easter (just cause I like making resolutions at significant times) through July 1. Let's see if I can stick with it for 3 months.
Walk with me! It's so boring walking by myself.
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