I didn't realize it, but i use several of Dr. Malone's recommendations. I partially heat with wood in an outdoor stove, so each morning my dog and I go out to load the stove, then walk the quarter mile to back of our property. It is a special time watching the sun come up in winter.
I have my regular route for a good, long walk; practiced most days of the week. It has proven to be very beneficial as a coping aid in this era of modern madness. Takes the edge off.
As a retiree who loves to do arts and crafts…and read….this was a “wake up call” to shake a leg, get off my duff, dress warm and go WALK!! Thanks for all the good advice. Maybe I need to get a dog……?
The only problem with having a dg, join you on a walk they are constantly stopping to address a pee mail on some tree. Your better off being along to concentrate on you and moving!!!!
We love walking too, though sometimes getting ready for a winter walk requires extra motivation and nudging from our partner (nope, not a dog, a human).
An outdoor walk isn’t always practical (heat, cold, wind, thunder, lightning, smoke, etc.). For those who must walk indoors (or want to start gradually), check out Jessica Valant Pilates on YouTube. She offers many great workouts of all kinds, which we do daily, especially the 5 and 10 minute workouts.
I agree completely. I had big dogs for many years and needed to take them on walks and hikes daily. At the time I lived on 80 acres mostly woods (12 acres tillable) and the elevation rose 400 feet from the river to the peak. I also took them on road walks on leash. I averaged 3 to 5 miles a day.
I also think you can include bicycling in that exercise. It takes you off pounding of joints as in jogging and is good for recovery after joint surgeries. But, most important you can cover some distance and taking the scenery. Biking at a pace of around 12mph is very aerobic. At almost 75, I have an e-bike and all the same applies when using the lower levels of peddle assist. I also still ride my the road bike I have had since 1973, but not as far or long.
Sounds like where I currently live. 80 acres of timber ground, super steep and muddy roads in the winter. Its getting harder for me on the hills, and my dog is too old to accompany me anymore. Treadmill in the winter is better for me now, I do miss walking in the woods in winter.
Sounds like a great place when you were younger. One of the reasons we moved from ours as well. Our roads were paved there. Where we live now there are many non-paved roads but this is flat land (lake bed of Glacial Lake Wisconsin in central WI).
Wow, Wisconsin, sounds beautiful, flat. I am in southern Oregon, 3 hours south of Portland. We have been here 25 years. We are planning on selling and trying to move out of Oregon.
Good luck on your search for a new place. Now Mortgage rates are coming down so you might have an easier time finding a buyer.
Our place sold just before Covid hit and we had to move by June 2020. It was complicated by so many people making offers sight unseen online because they wanted to get out of cities. We had to look further from where we expected to move, and had to look at un-occupied places because everyone was afraid of everyone because they might catch the coof.
Your essay here is well taken. Surely, aging in particular throws up challenges. To me remaining independant is critical. Being able to see, walk and drive is essential.
I personally consider walking outside hazardous. While rarely, to be avoided. Have a reasonable hallway and make use of it nightly.
I broke my arm several years ago and was accorded physical therapy. As it ended, had them design a whole body exercise routine for in home use. Have been faithful with it. So far, so good.
As for the other merits, will take your word for it.
Cute pic. Kitty is larger than anticipated. She looks to be thriving. Her owner looks great too. Proof of the pudding, so to speak.
And - walking in nature lifts spirits, encourages positive thinking, improves breathing, lowers stress, and swift walking is a great longevity booster. Add some measure to your walking as a goal; mine recently was walking speed, then it became adding a hillier route, then lowering my resting heart rate. Make it fun and make it consistent. Great post!
That is a well known fact.. I was a long distance "walker/runner" most of my life.. ALL EXERCISE especially around the core area of your body improves sexual health. I know that. BUT, my knees are shot.. so I haven't figured out what to do.. yet.. one day at a time.. all those who can still WALK.. do it. USE IT OR LOSE IT.. :) Good morning. I love that little dog.. :) too. I could write more.. but I have busy day. In fact ..will get an appt this week w/ either ortho VA or my PC.. is the left knee.. I don't regret.. it .. actually the left knee was from a skiing accident.. off the lift. I have always been a big proponent of exercise in all forms.. swimming too.. not a fan of agine or joint issues.. ! :) Ok both knees now that I think about. .. sigh. HAVE FUN.. :)
Check out the indoor exercise tips in the comment linked below. Maybe you’ll find some good stuff there, including some to help knees! Indoor walking below…
My wife and I are in our mid-fifties and walk often even in the cold weather. Some days it’s a brisk pace and others it’s more casual. The dogs are often included as it’s difficult getting out of the house when they see we are gearing up for some sort of activity that’s not inside. There are no plans to suggest this slows down but I’d say we do it 4/5 times a week and over 2-3 miles each trek. I can’t speak to how it relates to our sex life as that has been very active with no signs of slowing down as the calendar moves. Everything works like it’s supposed to and it’s always incredible. I’ve never had any issue there and don’t foresee any moving forward. We really enjoy our walks though. I believe it keeps the relationship strong as well as helping keep you active. Sometimes it’s more affectionate when we hold hands when we walk (without the mutts) but there is always a conversation during it too. I’m not sure I’d be as active by myself that’s for sure. Being happily married has its benefits and this surely is one of them.
How about crawling under houses? My friends have a busted T fitting under their house with a tight crawl space. I'll be wearing myself out just to GET to the problem, let alone do the work of repair.
Walking is one of the things I love the most. Living with icy conditions makes doing Zach Bushe's 4 min. workout. a necessary option as well as an elliptical. I do the 4 min. workout every day to release nitric oxide for muscle growth. I need to do it more tho... great tips for creating consistent habits!
I didn't realize it, but i use several of Dr. Malone's recommendations. I partially heat with wood in an outdoor stove, so each morning my dog and I go out to load the stove, then walk the quarter mile to back of our property. It is a special time watching the sun come up in winter.
I have my regular route for a good, long walk; practiced most days of the week. It has proven to be very beneficial as a coping aid in this era of modern madness. Takes the edge off.
As a retiree who loves to do arts and crafts…and read….this was a “wake up call” to shake a leg, get off my duff, dress warm and go WALK!! Thanks for all the good advice. Maybe I need to get a dog……?
The only problem with having a dg, join you on a walk they are constantly stopping to address a pee mail on some tree. Your better off being along to concentrate on you and moving!!!!
I walk my pups in the woods behind my house for 15-20 minutes about 6 times a days.
Starting at 5am and ending at 9pm no mater the weather although I look at radar if I can miss a heavy shower.
I was out about 3:30 this morning because Rudy needed a bonus walk so we got Layla ready too.
No sooner out the door when we heard the coyotes howling like crazy real close.
Sometimes its deer or an owl too , the nighttime, with moon and stars always enjoyable.
Bill
We love walking too, though sometimes getting ready for a winter walk requires extra motivation and nudging from our partner (nope, not a dog, a human).
An outdoor walk isn’t always practical (heat, cold, wind, thunder, lightning, smoke, etc.). For those who must walk indoors (or want to start gradually), check out Jessica Valant Pilates on YouTube. She offers many great workouts of all kinds, which we do daily, especially the 5 and 10 minute workouts.
This link takes you to her main page: https://youtube.com/@jessicasvalant?si=KJsxpbUG0r4F79DO
Walking workouts: https://m.youtube.com/@Jessicasvalant/search?query=Walk
I agree completely. I had big dogs for many years and needed to take them on walks and hikes daily. At the time I lived on 80 acres mostly woods (12 acres tillable) and the elevation rose 400 feet from the river to the peak. I also took them on road walks on leash. I averaged 3 to 5 miles a day.
I also think you can include bicycling in that exercise. It takes you off pounding of joints as in jogging and is good for recovery after joint surgeries. But, most important you can cover some distance and taking the scenery. Biking at a pace of around 12mph is very aerobic. At almost 75, I have an e-bike and all the same applies when using the lower levels of peddle assist. I also still ride my the road bike I have had since 1973, but not as far or long.
Sounds like where I currently live. 80 acres of timber ground, super steep and muddy roads in the winter. Its getting harder for me on the hills, and my dog is too old to accompany me anymore. Treadmill in the winter is better for me now, I do miss walking in the woods in winter.
Sounds like a great place when you were younger. One of the reasons we moved from ours as well. Our roads were paved there. Where we live now there are many non-paved roads but this is flat land (lake bed of Glacial Lake Wisconsin in central WI).
Wow, Wisconsin, sounds beautiful, flat. I am in southern Oregon, 3 hours south of Portland. We have been here 25 years. We are planning on selling and trying to move out of Oregon.
Good luck on your search for a new place. Now Mortgage rates are coming down so you might have an easier time finding a buyer.
Our place sold just before Covid hit and we had to move by June 2020. It was complicated by so many people making offers sight unseen online because they wanted to get out of cities. We had to look further from where we expected to move, and had to look at un-occupied places because everyone was afraid of everyone because they might catch the coof.
Your essay here is well taken. Surely, aging in particular throws up challenges. To me remaining independant is critical. Being able to see, walk and drive is essential.
I personally consider walking outside hazardous. While rarely, to be avoided. Have a reasonable hallway and make use of it nightly.
I broke my arm several years ago and was accorded physical therapy. As it ended, had them design a whole body exercise routine for in home use. Have been faithful with it. So far, so good.
As for the other merits, will take your word for it.
Cute pic. Kitty is larger than anticipated. She looks to be thriving. Her owner looks great too. Proof of the pudding, so to speak.
Have a good one.
Jean, check out the indoor exercise tips in the comment linked below. Maybe you’ll find some good stuff there!
https://www.malone.news/p/well-being-walking-to-improve-sexual/comment/199757333
Great advice!
And - walking in nature lifts spirits, encourages positive thinking, improves breathing, lowers stress, and swift walking is a great longevity booster. Add some measure to your walking as a goal; mine recently was walking speed, then it became adding a hillier route, then lowering my resting heart rate. Make it fun and make it consistent. Great post!
That is a well known fact.. I was a long distance "walker/runner" most of my life.. ALL EXERCISE especially around the core area of your body improves sexual health. I know that. BUT, my knees are shot.. so I haven't figured out what to do.. yet.. one day at a time.. all those who can still WALK.. do it. USE IT OR LOSE IT.. :) Good morning. I love that little dog.. :) too. I could write more.. but I have busy day. In fact ..will get an appt this week w/ either ortho VA or my PC.. is the left knee.. I don't regret.. it .. actually the left knee was from a skiing accident.. off the lift. I have always been a big proponent of exercise in all forms.. swimming too.. not a fan of agine or joint issues.. ! :) Ok both knees now that I think about. .. sigh. HAVE FUN.. :)
Hey Science…
Check out the indoor exercise tips in the comment linked below. Maybe you’ll find some good stuff there, including some to help knees! Indoor walking below…
https://www.malone.news/p/well-being-walking-to-improve-sexual/comment/199757333
My wife and I are in our mid-fifties and walk often even in the cold weather. Some days it’s a brisk pace and others it’s more casual. The dogs are often included as it’s difficult getting out of the house when they see we are gearing up for some sort of activity that’s not inside. There are no plans to suggest this slows down but I’d say we do it 4/5 times a week and over 2-3 miles each trek. I can’t speak to how it relates to our sex life as that has been very active with no signs of slowing down as the calendar moves. Everything works like it’s supposed to and it’s always incredible. I’ve never had any issue there and don’t foresee any moving forward. We really enjoy our walks though. I believe it keeps the relationship strong as well as helping keep you active. Sometimes it’s more affectionate when we hold hands when we walk (without the mutts) but there is always a conversation during it too. I’m not sure I’d be as active by myself that’s for sure. Being happily married has its benefits and this surely is one of them.
How about crawling under houses? My friends have a busted T fitting under their house with a tight crawl space. I'll be wearing myself out just to GET to the problem, let alone do the work of repair.
Dirty job. Example of something robots and ai are not likely to ever do.
When they make a crawl space robot, I'll buy the first one.
If you look at my Substack profile you will see that I am used to shitty jobs.
We are gym rats but simply getting off the couch and moving is going to have benefits for anyone of any age
Thanks for the useful tip. Winter makes it harder. That’s why we go to the gym. Not as fun as outside, though!
We walk every day, twice per day, rain or shine, with our dogs, who are . . . Pomeranians!
Walking is one of the things I love the most. Living with icy conditions makes doing Zach Bushe's 4 min. workout. a necessary option as well as an elliptical. I do the 4 min. workout every day to release nitric oxide for muscle growth. I need to do it more tho... great tips for creating consistent habits!