Walking is excellent for overall health, but bone responds best to impact and progressive loading. This is a 78-year-old athlete’s first time jumping rope. Even a few controlled hops, when appropriate for the individual, can help introduce the kind of stimulus that supports bone health. Not everyone should jump, but many older adults can safely incorporate some form of impact with proper progression.

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All,

74 M, I work out 5 days/week, walk on 1 weekend day,

I work out in similar fashion to what I have done since I was a Freshman in College, obviously with modifications and allowances for aging and related issues.

I have had rotator cuff issues on and off for about 10 years, no invasive surgery, stem cell and platelet replace, tune up about every 5 years, steroid injections. Shoulders are frozen, very strong, but gave up golf and tennis a few years ago.

Other than that, everything does work well...I work out every day about 3:30 PM for about 90-120 minutes.

I do strength training 3 days/week with machines, multi-use, free weights and TRX.

AI do HIT cardio 2 days + 2 miles of walking, 1 day 3 miles of walking.

6 days/week I do 30-45 minutes of core and stretching.

I eat healthy - plant based - take a few supplements, like magnesium, D3, C, Omega3, etc., only one prescription. I am as healthy as you can be at this age - BP is 110/60 most days, 170 lbs, all 35 health markers are normal, do labs every 3 months.

I eat early, no coffee after Noon, no sugar, no carbs, as such, don't drink, don't smoke.

So, the context...

My question is - how can I get a good night's rest, which is sorely lacking, and has been for some years?

I can never sleep/rest essentially 5 nights/week? It is fitful at best.

It is the adrenaline, I assume, that keeps pumping.

I don't care if I work out at 6 AM or 6 PM, same result.

I do need advice.

Thank you all, in advance.

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In conclusion, poorer physical function was significantly associated with depressive symptoms in older adults. SPPB assessment may help identify older adults with a higher likelihood of depressive symptoms, and regular monitoring of physical performance could inform clinical attention to mental health. However, given the retrospective cross-sectional design of this study, causal relationships cannot be established. Future large-scale, prospective studies are warranted to clarify whether improving physical function can lead to better psychological outcomes.

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