Fitness

Short and sweet today. The last thing I have learnt is that it is never too late to get yourself into shape. I have been combining yoga and dumbbell exercises for just five weeks and the results have been beyond expectations. The dumbbells have given my arms and legs more definition than I have had for 8 years and my neck has gone from scrawny to slightly less so 🤣🤣. I am regaining some strength in my lifting so that’s really good. My stomach is starting to feel more defined than it has in those 8 years and my whole core is stronger.

The yoga has really helped with my balance. I can now stand on one leg for between 20 and 30 seconds after barely making 5 seconds before I started. My ability to stretch for things has improved significantly. My muscles are working with me not against me and the twinges and aches and pains are in retreat. The biggest surprise came the other day when I realised that the combination of the exercises is making me walk differently as my spine is straighter and my neck is holding my head up and overcoming the slightly stooping gait I have had for years.

So, there you have it. I started exercising at 60 after nearly a decade away and I have learnt that exercise at any age is incredibly effective. If you are younger than me, keep at it a bit more so you don’t have such a low base to work from! I am on the up physically and at my age that is simply brilliant!!