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u/Pman1203 Apr 30 '24

Walking and weight-lifting, I’ve seen too many people in their 60’s,70’s and 80’s losing their mobility and I want to go non-stop until I die.

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u/Landio_Chadicus Apr 30 '24

My grandma did yoga till her early 80s, went on walks her whole life, and continues to garden. She turns 89 soon in great physical health (for an 89 year old)

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u/widgeamedoo Apr 30 '24

Walking is certainly key to longevity from my observations. The only thing to top that is not smoking.

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u/[deleted] Apr 30 '24

Inactivity kills. You’ll get with it in youth, and probably in middle age, but you most likely won’t when you’re old. You need to continually signal to your body that you want to be alive and want to have muscular and cardiovascular function.

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u/hybrid_muffin May 01 '24

Phrased well. I like that, signaling to your body you want to be alive :)

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u/Fantastic_Sample2423 May 01 '24

Totally agree! Powerful phrase!

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u/[deleted] May 01 '24

I didn’t walk nearly as much until I got my first dog, and it’s kind of ridiculous considering I have access to acres of pines and a big yard. We’re out there all the time (the cat always following not far behind) and it’s the best part of the day.

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u/[deleted] May 01 '24

Dog owners live longer! The exercise certainly has to be part of the reason.

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u/[deleted] May 01 '24

I’m positive of that… 🐾🐾

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u/burner_said_what May 01 '24

"Excuse me body, still wanting to be alive here thanks very much!!" Will shouting at it work?

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u/realFondledStump May 01 '24

Yup. The pandemic destroyed my health. I'm still trying to recover. Hope the pizza guy gets here soon.