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• At the gym, I use the elliptical machine for 30 minutes and the exercise bike for 30 minutes. Then, I do 30 or 40 leg lifts and about 30 curls with a machine. I walk around the track at least 5 times. After I’m done working out, I either use the whirlpool or the steam room. I finish up with a warm, relaxing shower. And YES, this routine is sufficient to properly get my adrenaline flowing; and I feel great psychologically – a real sense of accomplishment.
• I wear an exercise monitor on my wrist to track my actions. This nudges me to do more.

There are many 50+ year-olds at my gym. We help reinforce each other. We all want to live as long as we can and as well as we can. Try it. You’ll like.

Exercise is vital at any age and in any physical condition. Consider the following observations from various experts.

"Exercise is good for you.” Yet most young adults don't get the recommended amount of physical activity of at least 30 minutes five days a week. Your physical activity can take many forms, from washing a car or going on a walk to playing Frisbee or practicing for a sport. Staying active helps you stay physically healthy and emotionally balanced. Exercise also helps you relax and burn the calories you take in. [Palo Alto Medical Foundation] ²⁴

Physical fitness in middle age can be a powerful protector against frailty, heart conditions, and more. In fact, regular midlife exercise might be the most powerful way to prevent chronic illness, a new study done at UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Cooper Institute shows. Researchers examined more than 18,000 participants with an average age of 49