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(Message started by: Gator on Feb 28^th, 2005, 2:28pm)

Title: Exercise for seniors
Post by Gator on Feb 28^th, 2005, 2:28pm

Just came across this exercise suggested for seniors, to
build muscle strength in the arms and shoulders. It seems so easy, so I thought I'd pass it on.

The article suggested doing it three days a week. Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty of room at each side. With a 5-lb. potato sack in each hand, extend your arms straight out from your sides, and hold them there as long as you can. Try to reach a full minute, then relax. Each day, you'll find that you can hold this position for just a bit longer.

After a couple of weeks, move up to 10-lb. potato sacks.
Then 50-lb. potato sacks, and then eventually try to get to where you can lift a 100-lb. potato sack in each hand and hold your arms straight for more than a full minute.

After you feel confident at that level, put a potato in each of the sacks.

Title: Re: Exercise for seniors
Post by Langa on Feb 28^th, 2005, 3:07pm

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Title: Re: Exercise for seniors
Post by AussieBrian on Feb 28^th, 2005, 9:55pm

Truth is that as you get older some of your brain cells transmogrify into muscle tissue, so you become substantially stronger.

Twenty years ago there was no way I could lift $40 worth of groceries, but now I can carry them home in one hand.

Ageing disgracefully,

Brian down under.

Title: Re: Exercise for seniors
Post by Frank_W on Mar 1^st, 2005, 8:51am

LOL, Brian! I've noticed the same thing... Isn't it amazing? ;;D

Title: Re: Exercise for seniors
Post by sandie99 on Mar 2^nd, 2005, 1:39am

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Shall I pass this to my mum...? She retired on Monday.

Title: Re: Exercise for seniors
Post by Frank_W on Mar 2^nd, 2005, 11:32am

When I first glanced at this thread, I could have sworn it read, "Exercise For Sinners." I thought, "Oh great.... I guess I'll be getting into shape, then...." LOL!