I originally wrote this as a retirement book. Now, I’ve decided it’s more of a work on aging and fitness.

Last month I turned 77, and I’m still walking five miles most days in the week. When I have to be indoors, I’m on a spinner bike that helps build cardio endurance for longer walks.

Last year I developed a throbbing nerve pain in my knee. What did I do?

I found a way to keep walking. An orthopedist was involved, as well as a physical therapist (Did you know PT stands for Personal Torturer?) who put me through muscle strengthening, stretching and balancing exercises. On my own I experimented with some Tai Chi moves.

At my age, one might ask, “why bother?”

My answer—Because if the Good Lord gives me the days, I plan to be healthy and fit well into my 90s.

And to be fit I need an exercise that I love (otherwise I won’t keep at it). I expect you do too.

That’s what this book is all about.

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So this book is actually a redo of an earlier book. Why a redo? I’ll tell you in tomorrow’s blog.