by Patsi Krakoff | Sep 13, 2019 | Exercise, Longevity, Senior Fitness, Senior War on Aging
We all do it: when it’s time to get to the gym we come up with another excuse, some of which can be astutely creative. Those of us less imaginative just sit a few more minutes in front of the computer (or TV) and let sleep overcome us for an afternoon nap. After...
by Patsi Krakoff | Jun 4, 2019 | Causes of Aging, Exercise, Longevity, Senior Fitness
Do you ever listen to yourself? I did one morning as I was getting ready to go to the gym—it was a litany of exercise excuses. It’s too hot It’s raining I’m too tired My back hurts Why don’t I wait and go later? I joke I’ve got a PhD in...
by Patsi Krakoff | Jan 25, 2019 | Exercise, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
You think getting fit at 40 was hard, it’s even harder to start a senior exercise program. Exercising when your joints ache and you’ve got limited mobility and strength isn’t fun. At least not at first. But it does get better with practice and time....
by Patsi Krakoff | Sep 17, 2018 | Exercise, Senior Fitness
As a senior, you know you “should” exercise more—and yet, somehow when you’re 60, 70, 80 or beyond—the excuses to not exercise seem very BIG and REAL! Exercise reluctance happens at any age, but when it’s compounded by aging body parts,...
by Patsi Krakoff | Sep 13, 2017 | Exercise, Longevity, Senior Fitness
What are the most common excuses that stop seniors from exercising? If you’re like most seniors, you have your recurring reasons to hate exercise that stops you from “just doing it.” Am I right? Let’s face it, you probably hate exercise....
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