EXERCISING TO KEEP FIT AS YOU AGE

 

In 2008, I bought the basic Total Gym for $250.00.  I have had that basic gym now for 18 years, and it is still working as advertised.

 

It has been an on-and-off exercise device for me, but more on than off.  I may fall away for a few weeks or a month and then return to regular use.   Having this machine sitting in my spare room prompts me to use it.

 

I am approaching my ninth decade, and I honestly feel that this machine has helped improve my stamina and has been a healthy exercise component; had I not used the machine on a semi-regular basis, my health would have deteriorated beyond my present condition. 

 

I have no connection with Total Gym.   I am sure that there are other devices available that are just as good or perhaps even better for a one-machine total workout.

 

I am just passing on my experience, hoping to benefit someone looking for an exercise routine that doesn’t include traveling to a gym

 

My exercise routine lasts about five minutes.  I do one set of ten: rowing, pulls, body twist for the abs, and curls – then I turn around and do sweeps, pushups, pullups, crunches, and situps (I don’t know the proper name for the exercises, but this may explain what I do.)

I end my workout with two or three minutes of meditation where I control my breathing.  

 

I was shocked today when I looked up the Total Gym website and found that their basic machine now cost $600. 

 

I can’t advise anyone to buy this machine on my say-so; so do your own research if you are looking for a one-machine workout. But, do consider a daily exercise as part of your lifestyle: it is not that hard to spend five minutes exercising as part of your daily routine.

the Ol’Buzzard