My world is aging, climate changing,
and "2014 was the warmest year on record!" (Stretching a point, Mr. President? Remind me not to go there – too much warm air
in DC for me. I had a meeting, and
missed the … Union talk last night. Granted, he’s right – cynicism like mine is
not progressive. Sorry.)
But this is about how I need to stretch for physical health.
Finally found in garage on my
early-morning winter "walk": my PWP ("Personal Wellness
Profile") report, custom-printed just for me in 2000 by BeneCor. A belated thanks to them for caring.
Let's see ... just checking ... what
should I have done for the last 14 years?
1. Stretch three to five times to
warm up after muscles are warmed (?!). (Putting socks on after lying in a warm bed is
two.)
2. Do a “static stretch” three to
five times. (I’m good with static.)
3. Two days per week do “dynamic
weight resistance training and calisthenics” for “major muscle groups.” (Right – forget the minor groups.) (Strength
was marked "Needs Improving", which I've known since I got married
and quit skiing 3x per week, summer and winter.)
4. Maintain a healthy “body
composition.” (Was marked "Doing
Well" despite 90s settling.)
5. Aerobic walking. (Did today – to garage, mailbox and stairs –
that’s a stretch! I prefer the warm
mall.)
There’s
a lot more to it ... maybe for next January.
What
one word would you use to describe this “state of the stretch” address?
Family walk by a mountain cabin 2 Aug 2013
Stretch exercise at Surf’n Swim 26 Dec 2009
