Almost every time I see my mom she says something about needing to start working out. My mom is really not in bad shape, besides having a belly. She stays really active but just doesn't do any type of structured exercise. Well, she says to me the other day that she wants to start doing Jazzercise and Yoga. Now, I have nothing against those things at all, so don't think I'm bashing Jazzercise....BUT I told her that what she really needs to be doing at her age is strength training, especially because she told me she already has low bone density. Jazzercise is all fine and dandy to stay active, but it's just not the best program for building muscle, gaining strength, or building bone density-all of which are extremely important as you grow older. Many older people think that walking or doing aerobics is just as good as lifting weights, but the truth is, it's not the same thing at ALL. There's nothing wrong with aerobics, and it should ...
Just me rambling about life- fitness, faith, food, widowhood, step-momming...and other random things