Woke up to more rain ☔️ - and a flood watch 🌊 in effect: it seems that no matter where we are set down, bad weather follows us like an unwanted guest.
We've seen so much rain over the past 18 months, that it is now reaching the ridiculous stage. MPO
The rain makes me sleepy 🥱 - even after coffee, I was feeling the bed 🛌 drawing me back upstairs …
So, I got busy 😉
Darebee's I Showed Up workout was just the trick needed, to energize my dragging tail; this workout is designed for those who need a quick and stimulating activity 👍 It includes a variety of exercise movements that help improve cardiovascular fitness and overall health, to improve quality of life & help your body and mind thrive: you just need to show up.
When it comes to aerobic exercises & older seniors, it is important to be realistic and don't push yourself too hard too fast. Fitness is a lifetime commitment, not a sprint to a finish line.
Start at a moderate level of activity. Moderate activity feels somewhat hard. Here are clues that your exercise intensity is at a moderate level:
Your breathing quickens, but you're not out of breath * You start to lightly sweat after about 10 minutes of activity * You can talk to someone, but you can't sing.
If you're relatively fit and have been active, a vigorous level of activity is generally considered safe for older adults. However, it is crucial for the individual to assess their own fitness level, health conditions, and any limitations before starting any new workout program.
Vigorous activity feels challenging. Here are clues that your exercise intensity is at a vigorous level:
Your breathing is deep and rapid * You start to sweat after only a few minutes of activity * You can't say more than a few words without pausing for breath.
Beware of pushing yourself too hard too often. If you are short of breath, are in pain or can't work out as long as you'd planned, your exercise intensity is probably higher than your fitness level allows. Back off a bit and gradually build intensity.
And I followed that workout, with a few minutes on the mini stepper 🦶 - broken down into 2 sessions ⏱️, to keep my lungs ✅ and heart arrhythmia ⚕️ on a fairly stable basis.
This year being my 69th year - and having a more sedentary lifestyle 🥔 than I used to have … blood clots forming in my legs is a concern 🤔 (they haven't yet, and I don't want them to); so, I'm scheduling alternating days with the mini cycle, & mini stepper, into my daily workout routines, to stimulate blood flow and improve circulation in my legs. When the weather improves, I plan to include daily walks around the Park, here, where Independence is currently set up: it's a nice Park, and there are plenty of walking opportunities - it won't be much mileage considering the hikes I used to engage in, but even small amounts of physical activity can be helpful. Being active for short periods of time during the day can add up, & be healthily beneficial.
The rest of the day was spent enjoying a light sandwich supper; watching an Irish themed series 🎧💻🎬☘️; listening 👂 to the gusting rainfall & the wind sighing as it blows through the swaying evergreen branches; & working on my WIP - that is growing in length, even if slowly 🐌
And, also keeping my spiritual ears attuned to what Elohim's Spirit ☝️ is speaking softly, to mine 💓
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