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  • Walk one hour every single day. Monday through Friday. Especially Saturday and include Sunday. Every day. You need to establish a habit of doing something healthy and, because walking is pretty darn easy for most folks, it's something you can stick with. Once the habit is established, you can branch out to other exercises.…
    in Where do I begin? Comment by mikeandcris May 2018
  • I ran 100+ miles per month from age 18 to 54 and then one day got some swelling in my knee that stayed for 6 months...it ended when a torn meniscus was taken out. Never had an acute injury, just the result of a bazillion miles. I recommend running in addition with weight training, swimming, cycling etc. Don't be a "run…
    in Jogging vs walking Comment by mikeandcris April 2018
  • Become optimistic...be a "glass is half full" type of person. One bad day leads to 7 good days!
    in How do you bounce back from a bad day? Comment by mikeandcris April 2018
  • All good advice above. My 2 cents: Do "something" every single day....even if it's just a 30 min walk. Try weights/strength training 3 days a week and cardio-stuff 3 days a week and easy, light fun activity on day 7.
    in I am embarrassingly weak Comment by mikeandcris April 2018
  • They are "wants" and not "needs." If you're a bit obsessive-compulsive, you'll like it. (For example, have you kept a workout journal in the past..if you did, you're perfect for a fitness tracker.) I liked the Fitbit HR Charge for measuring steps, measuring sleep, and a few other items. It's not waterproof but it only…
    in Fitness watches Comment by mikeandcris April 2018
  • Normal = the amount of times both persons are satisfied with. If one partner is dissatisfied with frequency or quality, it needs to be communicated to the other. There is always a (good) chance that your partner wants the same frequency/quality but is embarrassed to ask.
    in What is normal? Comment by mikeandcris April 2018
  • Think of your body as a race car. When you're out racing (training), you're engine and parts are working hard and basically breaking down. When you're in the garage (sleeping) the engine is being rebuilt, parts changed, oiled, etc. The car comes out of the garage able to perform a little better. A race car can only keep…
    in Exercise for beginners Comment by mikeandcris April 2018
  • This video from youtube addresses 8 exercises. One of them is for the glutes, hamstrings that is probably easier on your knees than other exercises. Hope it helps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFQaJ6-T_6o
    in Exercises for glutes and quads that are easy on the knees? Comment by mikeandcris April 2018
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