Consistency is the key. Luckily this has never been an issue for me. If I go past two days without doing some sort of mindful movement I go off the rails. I'm learning there is evidence that more stretching is critical as we age. It's something I'm learning to incorporate (even more)into my days to stave off the stiffness that is coming on rapidly as I'm aging. Great article!
As a nearly 83 year old who hated almost all exercise but took up yoga at age 50, I can affirm all these points. I am both strong and flexible and still stand on my head. See my Substack for a demonstration! Probably most importantly, I feel good. Go for it!
It's amazing, but your picture looks almost identical to one of my niece's when she was young. I'm born and raised in the US with family roots primarily being German and English.
Consistency is the key. Luckily this has never been an issue for me. If I go past two days without doing some sort of mindful movement I go off the rails. I'm learning there is evidence that more stretching is critical as we age. It's something I'm learning to incorporate (even more)into my days to stave off the stiffness that is coming on rapidly as I'm aging. Great article!
Smile that’s amazing
As a nearly 83 year old who hated almost all exercise but took up yoga at age 50, I can affirm all these points. I am both strong and flexible and still stand on my head. See my Substack for a demonstration! Probably most importantly, I feel good. Go for it!
You're such a great role model and inspiration, Ann!
Thanks, I didn't set out to be – it just happened. Which is why I think others could do the same with a little persistence.
The deeper 'why' part of exercise is essential in my opinion.
It's amazing, but your picture looks almost identical to one of my niece's when she was young. I'm born and raised in the US with family roots primarily being German and English.