OK, tomorrow I start Boomer Bootcamp. It is an intense workout program to get my out of shape bod into shape. So, here I am 60 years old and ready to start an having someone direct me how to work out. My body is scared. Two days a week! Doesn't help that I fell off my bike today - again!
OK I will post again tomorrow.
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Awesome. I am doing my own version of Boomer Bootcamp along with you. Today I rode my bike to do errands and to get to my office. (I didn't fall off, but I did walk it down the hill). Looking forward to hearing more.
ReplyDeleteGo Judith! Good for you -- and good for your bod.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been on a bike in... wow. I don't remember the last time I rode a bike. You're giving me ideas!
=^)
The best thing about these "bootcamps" are the automatic support systems built in! Support systems help you do things you could not do on your own.
ReplyDeleteCongrats...
Good luck! I also went through a fitness bootcamp back in February of last year but it just wasn't right for me. It was too grueling even though they claimed that it was for all levels - Yeah, right!
ReplyDeleteSo I've just focused on walking, swimming, and strength training on my own.
I'm ready to check out another bootcamp in the area and see if it's a better fit because I agree with Dave that the support systems are key!
Good for you! However, exercise isn't the fountain of youth.
ReplyDeleteTaking on new sports or challenges can give long-used muscles a break while feeding the desire for new goals, says Marjorie Albohm, president of the National Athletic Trainers' Association, who at 58 has become a recent devotee of spinning. "As you age, you have to be flexible about new activities.