Unloading and stacking 3/4 ton of hay counts then! The very reason I don't do a set of resistant band exercises is that I need all of my energy to do the farm chores. But I still managed to feel guilty about that. So thank you.
Wow Julie! I’d say that more than counts. That’s how people used to work out before all the modern conveniences engineered movement and life workouts out of our lives. No guilt.
I thought so too Betty. I was so happy to see the ACSM recognizing that real life often doesn’t lend itself to an exercise prescription. And that doing something beats sitting on the couch. I hope this will encourage to get up and move with the realization that it all counts.
LOL - I'm already doing more than the "recommended" because I'm in rigorous PT for a knee problem, but it's good to know I don't have to keep up this pace once that settles. Thanks! (It's also clear I need to keep doing "something" as long as I'm able)
This is great to read, as we realize life is full of daily obstacles. Any movement/strength training we can add into our day is a win. And to not beat up ourselves about it for not having done the optimal workouts.
It definitely is Luci. And you hit the nail on the head. So many of us have beaten ourselves up when we didn’t do the “optimal” workout. What’s sustainable that we’ll do consistently is, in fact, a win.
Thank you for this encouragement — just when I need it as I develop a plan (rhythm) to move beyond my 8000+ daily steps and incorporate focused strength training to build and sustain muscle mass. Just yesterday I picked up a copy of Cody Sipe’s book “Quick Functional Exercises for Seniors”. I’m thankful to have “discovered” you here on Substack. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and expertise in this new season of your life.
You’re welcome Robalee. Your step numbers are impressive! Strength training seems to fall by the wayside for so many of us because the previous guidelines were a little complicated and seemed a bit onerous. Doability and consistency are sustainable. And what we will do wins out over what we should do every day of the week. I checked out the Cody Sipe book. It looks very good. Thank you for your comment.
Unloading and stacking 3/4 ton of hay counts then! The very reason I don't do a set of resistant band exercises is that I need all of my energy to do the farm chores. But I still managed to feel guilty about that. So thank you.
Wow Julie! I’d say that more than counts. That’s how people used to work out before all the modern conveniences engineered movement and life workouts out of our lives. No guilt.
Superb news, and a really helpful, encouraging explanation.
I thought so too Betty. I was so happy to see the ACSM recognizing that real life often doesn’t lend itself to an exercise prescription. And that doing something beats sitting on the couch. I hope this will encourage to get up and move with the realization that it all counts.
LOL - I'm already doing more than the "recommended" because I'm in rigorous PT for a knee problem, but it's good to know I don't have to keep up this pace once that settles. Thanks! (It's also clear I need to keep doing "something" as long as I'm able)
This is great to read, as we realize life is full of daily obstacles. Any movement/strength training we can add into our day is a win. And to not beat up ourselves about it for not having done the optimal workouts.
It definitely is Luci. And you hit the nail on the head. So many of us have beaten ourselves up when we didn’t do the “optimal” workout. What’s sustainable that we’ll do consistently is, in fact, a win.
Thank you for this encouragement — just when I need it as I develop a plan (rhythm) to move beyond my 8000+ daily steps and incorporate focused strength training to build and sustain muscle mass. Just yesterday I picked up a copy of Cody Sipe’s book “Quick Functional Exercises for Seniors”. I’m thankful to have “discovered” you here on Substack. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and expertise in this new season of your life.
You’re welcome Robalee. Your step numbers are impressive! Strength training seems to fall by the wayside for so many of us because the previous guidelines were a little complicated and seemed a bit onerous. Doability and consistency are sustainable. And what we will do wins out over what we should do every day of the week. I checked out the Cody Sipe book. It looks very good. Thank you for your comment.