Are You aging gracefully

[Manonthestreet]

At 75 I do almost everything that I've done for my entire adult life. I stopped running on purpose, and shifted to interval training on my stationary bike, biking, hiking, lifting weights, stretching, golf, bowling, and taking daily naps.

Because some of these things can be measured, I know exactly how much I am slowing down. At 50 I was driving a golf ball 240-250 yards, and now 200 is a good drive. I ride my bike at 10mph rather than 15, I walk at 2.8mph rather than3.5, and so on.

It isn't graceful, but I can accept the deterioration without too much complaining.

Sounds pretty good for 75

 

[Mikeoxenormous]

Just kidding. Saving that move for when I get a bit older, I was actually just heading out for some HILL running. just a couple miles worth

Running is too hard on my knees since i have replaced one already. I have an old fashion 21 speed bike, and ride 10 miles twice a week. And i have changed my lifestyle in what i eat. Those have kept me healthy and fit.

 

[SweetSue92]

Simple test helps gauge signs of aging in people 50 and over - UPI.com

People over 50 who can stand on one leg for 30 seconds are aging gracefully, particularly if it's not their strong leg, a new study finds.

www.upi.com

Supposedly if you can stand on 1 leg for 30 seconds you are. Passed this fairly easily. 64, up at 6 putting in 9 to 10!hrs a day. Looking good. Feeling Good

This was more difficult than I thought on my non-dominant leg, but I did it. FWIW I did it barefoot. Much easier on the dominant leg.

 

[braalian]

Simple test helps gauge signs of aging in people 50 and over - UPI.com

People over 50 who can stand on one leg for 30 seconds are aging gracefully, particularly if it's not their strong leg, a new study finds.

www.upi.com

Supposedly if you can stand on 1 leg for 30 seconds you are. Passed this fairly easily. 64, up at 6 putting in 9 to 10!hrs a day. Looking good. Feeling Good

Sounds like an arbitrary metric.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Sounds like an arbitrary metric.

Is not everything just an arbitrary metric?

 

[sparky]

67, still in construction and running a farm , not quite sure just how gracefully i'm aging, not too worried as long as i can do my work ~S~

 

[initforme]

Once I retired i felt the aging process slow way down.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Simple test helps gauge signs of aging in people 50 and over - UPI.com

People over 50 who can stand on one leg for 30 seconds are aging gracefully, particularly if it's not their strong leg, a new study finds.

www.upi.com

Supposedly if you can stand on 1 leg for 30 seconds you are. Passed this fairly easily. 64, up at 6 putting in 9 to 10!hrs a day. Looking good. Feeling Good

I found it easier as time went by. The first 10 seconds on my right leg I was started to get worried, then it got easier.

I am 60, weigh less and in far better shape than when I was 50. Plan to weigh even less and be in better shape when I retire at 65

 

[iamwhatiseem]

Simple test helps gauge signs of aging in people 50 and over - UPI.com

People over 50 who can stand on one leg for 30 seconds are aging gracefully, particularly if it's not their strong leg, a new study finds.

www.upi.com

Supposedly if you can stand on 1 leg for 30 seconds you are. Passed this fairly easily. 64, up at 6 putting in 9 to 10!hrs a day. Looking good. Feeling Good

It is a dumb "test". Just another one of those internet click baits so you see advertising.
I can easily do this. Either leg.
If a person can't, and are not handicapped - there is something seriously wrong