7/5/12 Beautiful Morning! Exersice and Walk! pr

My push-ups, leg raises, belly and but raises and chair squats are done, till the next time today!  My walk was at the perfect time for me.  It started at 5 a.m.-till 6 a.m. Then came home and walked Annie, our Kind Charles doggie.  Then I got Bill up.  It is almost cruel, but I must.  I turn the fan on full force and the lights on.  On the gentle side he was up awake for 45 minutes!  That's one of my wife chores..keep him alive!  After Open Heart Surgery 4 by passes..I want to keep him on this side of the heavens with me! Found another slant on exercises.  It is my theme, perhaps told more clearly.

Stay Flexible. Maintaining your flexibility, particularly in your hips, sustains your ability to move. You can stretch your hips daily by leaning forward towards your kitchen counter (usually a perfect height for this stretch) with your legs straddled a stride's distance apart. Hold for 30 seconds as you feel the stretch spread up the back of your leg into your hip. Repeat to other side.
Improve Balance. Balance is a bigger component of walking than most people realize; it's what keeps you from stumbling or tripping over your feet. For a simple daily challenge, stand on one leg while you brush your teeth. Start by hanging onto the sink with your extra hand, progress to no hands, and then to doing it with your eyes closed.
Build Endurance and Strength. As you rack up birthdays, endurance and power can diminish unless you focus on maintaining them. One way to keep up stamina is to do the very activity you are trying to preserve: Walking. This is also likely to strengthen the walking muscles too. You can mix this with lower impact endurance activities like riding a stationary bike or water exercise.
Care for Your Feet. Taking good care of your feet will ensure they remain in walk-worthy condition. Wear comfortable shoes, maintain good hygiene and visit a podiatrist periodically for a foot checkup. One easy daily foot strengthening exercise involves placing a small towel under your bare foot and scrunching it up and straightening it out with your toes. Repeat three to five times with each foot.
Lose Weight. Carrying excess weight strains your body, especially your knees, which can slow you down and prevent you from being more active. Watch your diet and do what you can to burn calories. Even a 5 percent reduction in weight can make a tremendous difference in your mobility. Hugs, phyllis  05/06/1933   please hit the red comment button or send me an email..let hear how you are doing..SHARE! THANK!  phyllisreh@aol.com     www.women70andover.com