Back To The Gym

 

Because of COVID-19, I hadn’t set foot in the Carolina Preserve Clubhouse since November 2019.  I’ve kept up my exercising by walking, crunches, squats, girl pushups, and leg and arm/shoulder training with therapy bands and stretch tubes.  I tried to do a short workout three times a week.

 On Monday of this week, I walked to the clubhouse and into the gym and went through my old workout routine.  It felt so good to be back.  I used all the weight machines and the free-weight routines I used before, but with lower weights and repetitions.  The gym now has a stationary bike that has an adjustable throw to the petals.  Since my knees don’t bend enough, I can’t pedal a normal bike.  So I spent a few minutes on the bike.  I felt great after the workout.

On Thursday, I went back expecting to be sore and my routine to be difficult, but it was even more enjoyable.  I increased weights and repetitions. 

Within a week or two, I’ll be back to my pre-COVID routine

To a younger person, my routine would be a laugh, but my 83-year-old-body thinks I’m back in the saddle again.

Seasoned Man

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