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Three gym rats in their 70s and 80s reveal how they stay fit: ‘It’s like a game of Whack-A-Mole’
Nypost ^ | 02/25/2025 | AP

Posted on 03/01/2025 7:47:04 AM PST by ChicagoConservative27

You know you should develop a regular exercise routine, but you lack motivation. Promises to yourself are quickly broken, and you never establish enough of the workout habit to experience any rewards.

Exercising as you age is important. It’s not only good for physical health to help prevent falls or enable you to do basic tasks — exercise is also superb for the mind.

“If you want to be cognitively active, it is so important to be physically active,” explained Dr. Amy Eyler, a professor of public health at Washington University in St. Louis. “There is a such a strong connection between these two behaviors.”

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TOPICS: Education; Health/Medicine; Reference; Society
KEYWORDS: 70s; 80s; fit; game; gym; rats; reveal; stay; three; whackamole
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To: Lizavetta

I bought this in Nov, 2024 It was $258 at the time on sale.
I walk at 2.5mph, any faster and I cannot keep up. I cannot run on it as I am not coordinated!
The treadmill folds up. I tip it on it’s side when not in use.

2 in 1 Folding Treadmill, 2.5HP Under Desk Treadmill Portable Walking Pad Treadmills for Home Office with Dual LED Display, Large Running Area, App & Bluetooth Speaker, 0.6-10MPH
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTKB1LLS?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1


41 posted on 03/01/2025 7:42:05 PM PST by minnesota_bound (Need more money to buy everything now)
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