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ginnyinWI

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9. weight training?

Sun Apr 29, 2012, 03:39 PM

Apr 2012

I am 60 and have finally started doing three 20 min sessions per week with handweights. And I also do about 90 min of yoga stretches per week, which includes things like sit ups and other strengthening exercises.

Pleased to say that my spring gardening is now easier--not getting as many sore muscles. You strengthen your stomach and arm muscles and it spares your back.

Probably not what you wanted to hear, right? I've been weight training like this for only about three months and it already makes a big difference. Nothing over 10 pounds, too--pretty easy stuff. The yoga I've been at for longer, and I also do aerobics.

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