I originally wrote this as a retirement book. Now, I\u2019ve decided it\u2019s more of a work on aging and fitness.<\/p>\n
Last month I turned 77, and I\u2019m still walking five miles most days in the week. When I have to be indoors, I\u2019m on a spinner bike that helps build cardio endurance for longer walks.<\/p>\n
Last year I developed a throbbing nerve pain in my knee. What did I do?<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
At my age, one might ask, \u201cwhy bother?\u201d<\/p>\n
My answer\u2014Because if the Good Lord gives me the days, I plan to be healthy and fit well into my 90s.<\/p>\n
And to be fit I need an exercise that I love (otherwise I won\u2019t keep at it). I expect you do too.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s what this book is all about.<\/p>\n
**<\/p>\n
So this book is actually a redo of an earlier book. Why a redo? I\u2019ll tell you in tomorrow\u2019s blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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