What’s Your Exercise Routine?

[CharlieH]

 

 

As we age, many of us begin to place a new importance on eating right and staying active. Perhaps it’s a shame that we didn’t start sooner—making fitness a lifelong habit rather than trying to introduce it later when we feel its necessity more acutely. But now that we’ve recognized its value, the key question is: what does your daily exercise routine look like?

 

Are you someone who squeezes in five minutes of movement here and there? Do you make it a priority to walk a certain number of steps each day? Or maybe you follow a structured weekly routine, ensuring that different muscle groups get attention while balancing cardio and strength training.

Some people find success in keeping it simple, with daily walks, yoga, or light stretching. Others commit to weight training, cycling, swimming, or even joining fitness classes for motivation and variety. The important thing is consistency—finding an approach that fits into your lifestyle and keeps you moving without feeling like a chore.

 

What works for you? Have you discovered a routine that keeps you feeling strong, energized, and mobile? Perhaps you’ve adapted your exercise over time to accommodate changes in mobility, fitness goals, or even personal preference.

The bottom line: movement matters. Whether it’s a short session or a dedicated workout plan, every bit of exercise contributes to overall well-being.

 

So, what’s your approach to staying active? Let’s share and inspire each other!

[Imd8ta]

Not so much for the cardio, but my running from the bed to the loo twice a night seems enough for me.

[flyingtlger]

I do curls throughout the day....a 6 pack of my favorite beer; Breakfast, lunch and dinner!

[CharlieH]

I'm fortunate to have a home gym as I live in the sticks. I generally do around 45 minutes 3 times a week with various dumbell exercises. I also like to do a 5km walk on Sundays around the lakes of the local park. Now the weather has hit 40deg probaly reintroduce swimming 800m twice a week.

 

I wish I'd paid more attention to this when I was younger as I didnt realise how enjoyable it is and how good you feel afterwards.It improves sleep and many other aspects of life.

[quake]

Work out at home.

40-50 minutes a day.

Cross trainer and dumbbells 450 reps over the two arms.

Curls, hammers, over head pushes.

[NickyLouie]

Lots of cardio and bodyweight exercises

[Kinnock]

Surskating ..... lower impact than running (assuming no falls) and good for flexibility and balance.  I'm in my 60's so no fancy tricks, just nice long rides 😀

 

It became popular in Thailand during COVID,  but now it's only me in the parks.  

[Moonlover]

I've long had an interest in the oriental approach to health and fitness, ever since living in Singapore in my younger days. Long story short, I now practice Qigong, a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine. A system that encompasses physical exercise, breath work and meditation, all in one very enjoyable session. I practice this twice a day, morning and evening for half an hour each session.

 

I also walk for at least one hour everyday in the countryside surrounding our village. In addition I'll throw in some bodyweight exercises such as inclined push-ups and planks.

 

I'm 79 now, still fit and healthy and I do not need to take any meds. In fact I eschew meds altogether.

[MalcolmB]

I keep meaning to exercise, but keep putting it off.

A kamagra and a girl is all I have managed so far. 
 

[Lacessit]

2X6 minutes on an exercise bicycle. One YouTube exercise video of 10 minutes in the morning, after some stretching exercises. Another before dinner, 18 minutes with light weights. Every day. Swim when it is hot.

 

Nine holes of golf 3 times a week.

 

Blood pressure normal. BMI normal. Resting pulse 55-60 bpm.

 

I am 81 yo.

 

 

[Photoguy21]

Gum 5 days a week for 1 hour each spread between cardio and strength training plus a lot of walking. I am mid 70's