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Exercise For the Boomer Women Who Hate It
Going to the gym is all very well for the women who can get to one
easily, and enjoy exercising in front of other people and who look good
in a leotard. As women from the boomer generation many of our body parts
do not stay in the same shape compared to our college days. Exercise
equipment at home is fine if you have the room to store the machine when
you are not using it, and the self motivation and will power to pull it
out from the closet or under the bed everyday. For many of us exercise
screams of torture, pain, and unpleasantness, and it doesn’t have to be
that way.
Boomers or better know as peri-menopause can be a really exciting time
in your life because you are finally empty nesters freeing yourselves
from child rearing and family duties. Yes our commitment to the family,
is still very strong, doesn’t (or shouldn’t) require you to spend all
your time and energies devoted to them. Boomers is the start of the
‘ME-years’, and can be the start of a whole new adventure in your life.
Take the time to take care of yourself first for a change since the nest
is empty and we are now in control of ME first the Boomer generation.
Take the time at least 3 – 4 times a week to do something that you enjoy
or a hobby that can give you great pleasure and get a bit of exercise at
the same time. Here are just a few suggestions to get you started.
Walking Activities – walking is one of the best types of activities you
can do and the cheapest. Power walk in one way then stroll back home on
the return trip. Look for collectables (flowers, rocks, shells, leaves)
for creative work. Take your dog with you or a friend. If you are an
urban dweller then take advantage of the early morning or evening to
window shop- you won’t be tempted to shop because the shops won’t be
open but you can keep yourself updated on what is going on in your area.
Become a mall walker for others, as you never have to worry about the
outdoor eliminate. For those readers that are near the water actually
wading along the edge of a lake, stream or beach can be a pleasant way
of increasing the exercise for your legs.
Swimming - Find the quietest times at your local pool or beach and enjoy
a leisurely swim combined with some underwater exercises such as leg
extensions and squats. My favorite is the same movement as Cross County
skiing in water it gives the resistance to the areas we all need the
most arms and legs while holding the tummy muscles in.
Dance around your house – add a touch of zest to the dusting or when
vacuuming – turn the music up loud and dance to it as you work. Grab the
dust mops and pertain it is your partner. Push and pull the mop handle.
What ever you do get the pulse racing and make yourself feel good at the
same time. This is another one of my favorites. It brings back my dance
days in school which is good for the memory.
What ever you choose to do take a hobby or project you enjoy and get
your heart pumping – that is all that is truly needed in exercise – have
fun and enjoy it.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Marcia Chumbley is a work at home mom and grandmother in Minnesota. She
is the owner of a Christian Work at home Moms and Grandparents web site
at www.faithfulgrannies.com. A place for Christian Work From Home
Grandparents and Moms. Providing Work From Home Moms, Grandmothers, and
Parents with resources, inspiration and affordable advertising to make a
positive difference while balancing the work at home experience.
Article Source: http://www.faithfulgranies.com
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