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Posted by Pika on July 16, 2007 at 7:09:08 pm EDT
In reply to Getting back in shape - posted by SteveTheFolkie on July 3, 2007 at 11:15:53 am EDT

I'm a few months shy of 70 now and have to work at it to keep fit. Like Kutenay, I worked in forestry. I worked the profession for about 35 years and retired at 59. Being retired gives me more time to work out which is great but if one hasn't made exercise a habit during the working years then it is hard to do once you retire.

I spent a large part of my career in forestry research with a lot of field work involved; staying fit came with the territory. I now feel guilty if I don't work out regularly. To stay in shape now, I bike 15 to 25 miles 3 to 4 days a week and walk 4-5 miles the other days. I use a heart rate monitor and keep my HR at about 70% of my MHR except on long rides and some of my more slothful walks. I also have a series of weight exercises I do four days a week to keep my core strength up. I eat well and get plenty of sleep. I live on eight rural acres in the desert so do not have a lot of stress in my life. I'm hoping I'll still be chugging along in another 15 years.

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