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Exercise
For the Boomer Women Who Hate It
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 for 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.
Marcia Chumbley is a
work at home mom and grandmother
in Minnesota. She is the owner of a
Christian Work from Home Moms and
Grandparents web site at
http://www.faithfulgrannies.com.
Bringing generations of
Christian Work From Home Moms,
Grandmothers, Parents, Boomers and Families together while
providing resources, inspiration and affordable advertising
while balancing the
work at home
experience.
Article Source: http://www.faithfulgrannies.com
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