Back to Buns of Steel* workouts? Developing the derriere of an award winning physique competitor probably doesn’t need to be our first fitness priority for happy, healthy longevity.
However – in a recent Training the Older Adult Zoom class I attend weekly, the host, Robert Linkul, shared that a survey of women over the age of 75 revealed that 80% would rather DIE than experience the social isolation, depression and loss of independence and quality of life they associated with having a hip fracture.
The study did not report on the almost 30% of hip fractures which occur in men.
NOW we have reason to beef up our buns. No doubt padding the hips with pounds of fat could provide pillow protection in event of a fall, shielding us from a break.
But (pun?) building gluteal muscles through modified squat and lunge weight training or stair climbing (holding the rail if necessary) will give us the priceless benefit of years of strong, get-up and go physical independence.
Doing squats might earn back our enter-a-room booty strut as well. WF!
*Click here for info on Greg Smithey, Buns of Steel founder.
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FREE weekly half hour “Happy Monday Get Strong” strength class continues at 4:00 p.m. today.
In these introductory sessions you’ll learn home-based weight training exercises designed to prevent sarcopenia (muscle loss.)
Strength and balance will improve with light dumbbell exercises.
Registration is through http://go.gymgo.com/truetomybody. If you would like more information on how to register for these no-obligation sessions, email me at wildfire1@truetomybody.com.
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Zumba Gold®online classes keep us happy and fit.
We dance on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Fridays at 9:30 a.m..
Newcomers always welcome!
START PLANNING YOUR ST. PATRICK’S DAY COSTUME NOW FOR THE TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2021, CLASS!
Join us for fun, easy-to-follow Latin rhythms. No dance experience needed!
Online classes have no location boundaries – you and your friends can live anywhere!
Register for classesthrough http://go.gymgo.com/truetomybody. I email the Zoom log-in code to all Gymgo members on class day. We laugh, dance and have a great time wondering what tech surprise is coming next.
Best Zumba® Gold rate is $3.75/per class for 8-class series = $30 prepaid. First class is FREE.
E-mail me at wildfire1@truetomybody.com with questions!
