How should you keep active in your experienced years?

Adopt living on senior time.

I have always had the utmost respect for those who have lived a long time. I also find their stories fascinating! I have personally interviewed (which really means "dialogued with" not on-air interviews) over 500 people about their experiences during World War II, a subject I have studied since 1992. That said, I hope those who have given me much wisdom and inspiration will welcome a bit of my life and wellness wisdom in return.

My guess is I know two of your primary questions:

(1) How to keep the energy level from tailing off?

(2) What to do to keep the body working?

My answer to these questions comes from a brief look at my own situation. Seated in an easy chair, with a book in my hands, I am as happy as can be. So, how do I kick myself out of the house to get my day going?

My first "real job" was in Paris in 1985. The day began early and this was the first big chance to prove myself in the financial world. The big question came quickly: how was I to maintain fitness? The only way to be productive in my workouts was to get it in early. My office had its share of cigarette smokers. The smoke plus the demands of the job left me drained by the end of the day. So, I started doing calisthenics and aerobics in my apartment soon after waking up. On good days I would then jog along the Seine River, into the Tuilleries Gardens, and through the cobblestone streets to the investment bank where I worked at La Place Vendôme. To be fully functional for a long day at the office, I had to go to sleep early. This is what I call living on senior time.

Senior time has served me more often than not over my entire adult life.

When I moved to Sacramento in late 1986, I had to exercise early for the better part of the year in order to beat the heat. Running at 10 a.m. during the hotter months was a good way to expire.

If you want to be productive in anything, consider that for most of us, the hours after dinner are the most unproductive hours. These are typically the putting around hours which are often filled with the mundane tasks and winding down. Not that this moment of winding down and putting around isn't a valid and healthy pastime. But here I am addressing the idea of being productive in essential things you wish to accomplish. If exercise is one of these things, early morning senior time is undoubtedly the best time to take it on.

Many seniors have told me their muscles and joints are stiff and sore in the morning.

To this I say, get things moving early and do movement exercises throughout the day, especially before retiring.

The Early Bird Gets The Worm.

She may also get out of the house which to me is conducive to lowering stress and anxiety. Call this wearing an authentic happy face.

Your morning exercise activates your body and your mind.

On your path, you may cross paths with a friend. Here's how you may learn the latest news or of a new event worth attending.

Tips Ahoy!

Try exercising with someone else.

See the page called "Couples Workouts" provided on this site. It contains pointers for everyone, not just couples.

Put together a routine that works for you.

Don't think "macho", think fluidity.

Do what your doctor or therapist recommends.

Make sure you warm up and cool down properly.

Always keep adapting to your current condition.

Bring along the essentials: water, sun protection hat, cell phone, calling card.

Do you like to feel good?

When is the last time someone said, "You look terrific"?