Senior Exercise Hacks

First, as I embark on authoring this book, I want to share a heartfelt message: I am not a doctor and have no background in the medical profession. However, as a senior citizen, I understand the thoughts and fears surrounding exercise that many of my fellow baby boomers face. Like many, I once believed in the myths surrounding aging and its relation to staying active. But one day, something shifted within me, and I found a renewed determination to reclaim my vitality. I realized being alive is in my heart, and now I embrace every moment with open arms.My name is Colette, and I began my 75th year in September of 2024. It’s common for younger generations to lack a deep understanding of what it truly means to be an older adult. In many ways, they’ve wrapped our later years in a sweet, comforting label, “the golden years.” But from my experience and the experiences of my friends, these days often don’t feel golden at all. When I think of “golden,” I think of words like "wonderful" or "ideal," but the truth is that growing older can be challenging, with our bodies aging and sometimes breaking down in ways that are sometimes hard to accept, especially after 65.Some of us, however, choose to embrace our age without complaint. If you were to ask them what their secret is, you might be surprised at their responses. Many would say they lead active lifestyles. You might wonder if they have the luxury of expensive gym memberships or the means to travel with friends. While that may be true for some, the real difference lies in one simple word: EXERCISE. I want to add a comment of my own here: the golden years can become the golden years to an extent; if we can find that vitality and excitement for life again, we will feel better about people referring to these aging days as the golden years.Transform your golden years into your best ones with safe, effective exercise routines designed just for you—even if you’ve never exercised!