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……?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
Alright Swabbie! That bike loves you as much as you love it. I name mine. Sad day letting go of my 1970's Schwinn, Old Blue. We rode everywhere together. New Blue "Sky" is just not the same, but she is a lot lighter, we've had fun. Old Blackie - that's my favorite bike, it's my Mom/Gmom bike, such a trooper! He can do everything New Blue can, and pulled kids for many years too, he's just not as pretty. Not a fan of e-bikes, Except, for folks like you, who use it to Stay out there.
UNLESS....you are told by a sports doc NOT to walk, much less use a treadmill, until he replaces your 50% or so bone on bone knees with titanium replacements. So I do not do too much walking.
Yes walking is so important. Before my car wreck I walked several miles a day. It felt so peaceful and refreshing. After my car wreck I wasn’t able to walk. I would walk a block and the pain was terrible. After nine months of not walking my friend said she goes to the swimming pool at the city recreation center. I went with her and it was a life saver. We took a water aerobics class. It took a while for me to get some strength back. I was using water weights and it took months before I could pull them under the water. I started to get some muscle tone back. In zero gravity the weight is lifted off of your body. It has been a huge blessing . I can run in the water. Since I my back surgery I can gratefully walk again. I still go to the pool because I still have 3 severe curves in my spine so I can move freer in the pool. It is free with my Medicare card. But after my surgery I walked 2.5 miles through the rain forest in Costa Rica, zip lined and repelled. I could never have done that before my surgery. I feel very blessed. Not many people wake up from back surgery pain free. Yes the incision hurt but not my back.
Other ways I have exercised when I had bunch of small children, was I would put on music and dance around the house. I couldn’t go outside to walk so I danced. The kids would dance with me. I have always been a big exercise person. It makes a huge difference to good health. Find what works for you. The motto use it or loose it is so true. When my mother in law quit walking , she would walk around in the mall with her friend, she started to loose mobility. I remember my mom exercising with Jack LaLanne every morning. I just got back from the pool with my husband. He swims laps I do water aerobics with my friends.
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!
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……?
Great advice!
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Alright Swabbie! That bike loves you as much as you love it. I name mine. Sad day letting go of my 1970's Schwinn, Old Blue. We rode everywhere together. New Blue "Sky" is just not the same, but she is a lot lighter, we've had fun. Old Blackie - that's my favorite bike, it's my Mom/Gmom bike, such a trooper! He can do everything New Blue can, and pulled kids for many years too, he's just not as pretty. Not a fan of e-bikes, Except, for folks like you, who use it to Stay out there.
UNLESS....you are told by a sports doc NOT to walk, much less use a treadmill, until he replaces your 50% or so bone on bone knees with titanium replacements. So I do not do too much walking.
Dang.
Yes walking is so important. Before my car wreck I walked several miles a day. It felt so peaceful and refreshing. After my car wreck I wasn’t able to walk. I would walk a block and the pain was terrible. After nine months of not walking my friend said she goes to the swimming pool at the city recreation center. I went with her and it was a life saver. We took a water aerobics class. It took a while for me to get some strength back. I was using water weights and it took months before I could pull them under the water. I started to get some muscle tone back. In zero gravity the weight is lifted off of your body. It has been a huge blessing . I can run in the water. Since I my back surgery I can gratefully walk again. I still go to the pool because I still have 3 severe curves in my spine so I can move freer in the pool. It is free with my Medicare card. But after my surgery I walked 2.5 miles through the rain forest in Costa Rica, zip lined and repelled. I could never have done that before my surgery. I feel very blessed. Not many people wake up from back surgery pain free. Yes the incision hurt but not my back.
Other ways I have exercised when I had bunch of small children, was I would put on music and dance around the house. I couldn’t go outside to walk so I danced. The kids would dance with me. I have always been a big exercise person. It makes a huge difference to good health. Find what works for you. The motto use it or loose it is so true. When my mother in law quit walking , she would walk around in the mall with her friend, she started to loose mobility. I remember my mom exercising with Jack LaLanne every morning. I just got back from the pool with my husband. He swims laps I do water aerobics with my friends.
Find what works for you but please keep moving.
Also my friend has a bad knee. So comes to the swimming pool because she has a hard time walking.
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!
We are gym rats but simply getting off the couch and moving is going to have benefits for anyone of any age
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!