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Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 10h

We have to find ways to challenge our bodies without wrecking them. It’s tempting to avoid exercise when we’ve had an injury but our bodies need the stimulus of resistance to fully heal. We want to avoid becoming like the abandoned house that slowly falls apart. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck

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Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 1d

It’s extremely important that we find ways to build strength that isn’t painful. Pushing through pain doesn’t serve us well. I know that if I’m pushing myself hard I may get real uncomfortable and I’m ok with that but pain is a sign to adjust what I’m doing. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare

Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 2d

The best way to improve your mobility is to start working on leg and core strength and balance. As those improve it’s easier to make progress on mobility. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #abalancedyou

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Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 3d

I’ve built an assortment of kettlebells, a few dumbbells and some resistance bands over the years but a sand bag or a duffle bag filled with books or magazines can provide workout options. If you’re just starting out, a gallon jug of water weighs 8 pounds. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare

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Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 5d

I know that some of the exercises that I do aren’t doable for everyone, but virtually everyone can find something they can do to start getting stronger. It will have a dramatic impact on how aging feels. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #exercisesnacks

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Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 6d

This lights up your quads and your core but it also loads your shins and the front of your feet. Ease in on this one because it’s spicy. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #abalancedyou

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Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 7d

I definitely lost strength after my shoulder replacement and I’ve been working to regain it, but even just being out for a couple of weeks because of getting my butt kicked by the flu made a noticeable change in my strength. Build your strength savings account while you can. #agingshouldntsuck

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Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 9d

Some version of squats is a great place to get started. Leg strength is such an important thing to build. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #abalancedyou#exercisesnacks

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Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 10d

I do rotator cuff exercises a couple of times a week. This one is internal rotation and I have another exercise for external rotation. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #shoulderreplacementrecovery

Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 11d

When something hurts we often avoid using it and instead we need to be able to find ways to safely load the area. Our bodies need appropriate stress and stain to recover. Good physical therapy saves a lot of time and aggrevation. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #abalancedyou

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Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 12d

Mobility is easy to take for granted but it’s eye opening when you feel it start to fade. The good news is that as long as we’re still breathing we can work on rebuilding strength and capacity. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #exercisesnacks #abalancedyou

Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 13d

Resistance bands are useful home workout tools because they’re inexpensive, don’t take up any space and they can increase your workout options. #startwhereyouare #exercisesnacks #abalancedyou

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Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 14d

Exercise snacks helped me become someone that exercises.Now I do longer workouts at the gym and at physical therapy but exercise snacks helped me build the habit and the addiction to feeling better. #startwhereyouare #exercisesnacks #abalancedyou

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Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 15d

Once you start looking for it you’ll find plenty of opportunities to work exercise into your daily routine. Going to the gym is great but don’t ignore the chance to push yourself a little outside of the gym. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #exercisesnacks

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Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 16d

Strength and balance are good things to have plenty of, but most of the time when I’m getting up from the ground I’m using a hand to push off. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #exercisesnacks

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Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 17d

Years ago, there was no way that I could do this, my knees hurt all the time. I still have the same knees but they’re not nearly as cranky as they used to be. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #exercisesnacks

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Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 18d

Unfortunately there’s no magic move that miraculously resolves back pain. Always check with your doctor, PT, or chiro this was just something calmed mine down occasionally. It’s a QL stretch and I’d do it for about 30-40 seconds a side. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #exercisesnacks

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Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 20d

This one works your posterior chain - hamstrings, glutes and back will all get a workout. I’ll might do some standing hamstring curls before hand just to have the hamstrings warm before you do this one. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #exercisesnacks

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Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 21d

Isometrics are where you push against an immovable object as hard as you can. This is a great leg exercise. You’ll do it with each leg. And you’ll be reminded that you can still do difficult things. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #exercisesnacks

Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 23d

Planks to a kitchen counter are a great place to start, then floor planks, and moving them to an exercise ball spices them up. Adding a little rotation to them isn’t necessary but it takes them up a notch. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #abalancedyou

Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 25d

I’m still working to improve my balance but I’ve been pleased how it’s improved with practice. I just assumed I had lousy balance, it turns out it can get better with practice. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #abalancedyou

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Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 26d

I’ve always liked core exercises and this one is fairly spicy. Quads, shoulders, core and probably glutes and hamstrings but my quads were doing most of the protesting. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #abalancedyou

Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 27d

This one challenges your hip flexor of the leg that you’re raising and the glute of the support leg. Even just 5 of these feels like chore. Ease in. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare #abalancedyou

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Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · 28d

Exercise helps us build strength but it also helps us build capacity and tolerance for load. The older we get the more deliberate and intentional we have to be about staying ahead of the natural strength decline that comes with aging. We can alter the rate of the decline. #agingshouldntsuck

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Jim Brown @abalancedyou.bsky.social · Oct 3

When my knees are bothering me more than usual, deep squats help open up my hips and increase my ankle mobility and some of the time that translates in to happier knees. Your knees may not like this movement at all, so use your best judgment. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #abalancedyou