I am not fanatical about exercise, but feel the need to stay active and reasonably fit Do you feel the same and why?

[Bricealan]

I belong to a HARD YOGA organization that is part of a larger GYM. I see many senior people in the gym that appear to be fragile, and probably have not been active nor done much physical exercise their entire life... UNTIL NOW when they suddenly see a need to be able to walk stairs, lift some light things, be able to maintain their balance, etc.

I know that all of you see the things I see. "Stair Lifts" carrying people up stairs to the second floor in their homes, people, both men and women so obese that can hardly walk, people with Class 2 diabetes, who are also morbidly obese.

Difficult for me to understand this in a country that has always provided places (many free) to exercise and stay reasonably able to take care of themselves

[DishLady]

Yeah, I do. First of all, as you get older you need to do it to keep everything "pointing due north" otherwise stuff starts looking flabby. Next, the endorphins keep you feeling peppy and fresh the whole day. Lastly, when you see the results you're happy with yourself for maintaining a good physique, healthy habit, etc. Win-Win.

[handsomelad70]

I already have a dad bod.(At 70, make it a GRANDPA bod !!!)

[DishLady]

Aww. I’m sure you’re fine. Just stay active enough for the muscles and joints to keep limber.

[handsomelad70]

I'll try, DishLady.(Five-eight-and-one-half,200 pounds, though.)

[DishLady]

Come on now, that’s not a bad Grandpa bod. It’s the same as my granddad was — he was a handsome lad too. 😂

[PBandJ_Nerd]

Yeah. I tend to like exercising a bit each day if possible. Usually, it's taking walks I do when it's warm/hot outside. Others are sit-ups, lunges, and lifting weights. It's good to keep your body in shape and burn some bad fat off of you. And strengthen your muscles.

[handsomelad70]

Exactly, but unlike my buddy Mike, I don't work out, but rather like to walk.(Imagine seeing a limping, blocky septuagenarian walking three miles or five kilometres as we Canucks say.)

[strateguy632]

yes because health improves quality of life