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Understood. Is there a gym in a nearby larger town where could go one day and make an appointment to get started then take the program home with you? May be an option to look into. Good for you getting started with it. You will feel great.
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Hi Prairie Pride. I've "restarted" strength training this month with a specialized trainer at a fitness center. You are correct, we definitely lose muscle mass if we don't use and as we get older. Weight bearing exercise is extremely important for women. I was on the high school swim team, a gymnast in college, and then…
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I love being a grandma.... The funny thing is that we have three sons and three grandsons!!!! No girls and none on the horizon. Two boys married, one with two boys, the other with one and they are not having anymore. The third son is a very happy bachelor...Doubt if he will have kids if or when he gets married. Too old…
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Hi and Welcome. I'm still "sort of" new...just a couple of weeks. Question, as the word is in caps, what is the Insanity Program?
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Interesting you talk about strength training. You are so right. I've been doing the elliptical training that does give some strength work as you can set resistance, but not the same as weights. I get great cardio, but enough of a real weight workout. Hence....on my agenda now. So....will definitely take your advice and add…
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Hi Everyone I'm 68 and trying to shed 20 pounds. I weigh as much now as I did when I was pregnant!!!! I'm determined not to turn into one of those "chubby" older ladies. I still feel young. I have a "mini" orchard, (222 fruit trees and chickens and take care of it all myself. My sweetie isn't into this stuff, but helps out…
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Walking is excellent exercise. Lots of people us it to lose weight. One way to make it interesting is to listen to a favorite radio show while you are walking. If you have the time, start when the show goes on, Use it as a marker. It works.
