Sunday Story...When you are 80
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Sunday Story…When you’re 80
I recently saw a short article outlining what you should be able to do at 60 to be independent by 80. The data on this is consistent. If you can do these 5 things at 60, you will still be doing them at 80. If you can’t do them, it is time to start training them! And if you aren’t 60 and have trouble now, you really need to get to work!
The 5 things:
v Sit down on the floor and get back up. No hands, no knees, lower yourself down, sit, and get back up.
v Carry the groceries. Grab half of your body weight in each hand and walk around for 30 seconds. This is functional strength
v Stand on one leg for 30 seconds. Eyes open, barefoot, lift one leg. If you can do 10 seconds, that’s a mortality predictor. 30 seconds predicts independence.
v Climb 4 flights of stairs in under a minute. This is roughly 60 steps and indicates cardiovascular health
v Walk a mile in 16 minutes. Without stopping. This is not a high bar.
Here’s another thought… the body you have at 60 is the body you will bring to 80. The good news is that what you can’t do, you can train to do. At any age. If you are already 80, you can get better and be better at 90! If you’re only 50 and struggle with these, this is your wake-up call.
Ask your physician if getting off your ass is right for you!
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John Mariotti
www.sunday-stories.blogspot.com
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