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rzemanfl

(31,464 posts) Sat Oct 21, 2023, 12:29 PM Oct 2023

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I have been feeling ancient since I watched Mick Jagger

Last edited Sat Oct 21, 2023, 01:28 PM - Edit history (1)

effortlessly get up from being on his knees on the stage without using his hands in New York Thursday night. Anyone else?

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I have been feeling ancient since I watched Mick Jagger (Original Post) rzemanfl Oct 2023 OP

I hear you, Mick's still got it. Ringo tours at 83. appalachiablue Oct 2023 #1

He really is a dancer, I'm always amazed at how long dancers live and remain flexible. Thinking of Dick Van Dyke Walleye Oct 2023 #2

God yes, dancing is the best, uses the entire body. Van Dyke is unbelievable, so healthy and a former smoker and drinker. appalachiablue Oct 2023 #3

I saw Herb Alpert last winter. He was touring at age 87. rzemanfl Oct 2023 #4

I can believe it, Herb Alpert is so talented, sharp and fit. appalachiablue Oct 2023 #5

and hes 80..i can only hope im in that good of shape then samnsara Oct 2023 #6

Don't hope--dance! n/t ariadne0614 Oct 2023 #7

And he had a heart valve replacement too. Here's a 2 minute video about his exercise routine: IcyPeas Oct 2023 #8

My doc on my wellness exam asked me if I could get up easily from the floor LiberalArkie Oct 2023 #9

I am 76, haven't been able to do that since I broke my right kneecap when I was 49. rzemanfl Oct 2023 #10

After I do my 3 miles in the morning after 18 hour fast, I try to get in 20 pushups after I have my hard boiled egg. LiberalArkie Oct 2023 #11

appalachiablue

(44,178 posts)

1. I hear you, Mick's still got it. Ringo tours at 83.

Reply to rzemanfl (Original post)

Sat Oct 21, 2023, 12:32 PM

Oct 2023

Walleye

(45,417 posts)

2. He really is a dancer, I'm always amazed at how long dancers live and remain flexible. Thinking of Dick Van Dyke

Reply to appalachiablue (Reply #1)

Sat Oct 21, 2023, 12:35 PM

Oct 2023

I can’t even get up off the chair like that anymore

appalachiablue

(44,178 posts)

3. God yes, dancing is the best, uses the entire body. Van Dyke is unbelievable, so healthy and a former smoker and drinker.

Reply to Walleye (Reply #2)

Sat Oct 21, 2023, 12:40 PM

Oct 2023

rzemanfl

(31,464 posts)

4. I saw Herb Alpert last winter. He was touring at age 87.

Reply to appalachiablue (Reply #1)

Sat Oct 21, 2023, 12:58 PM

Oct 2023

appalachiablue

(44,178 posts)

5. I can believe it, Herb Alpert is so talented, sharp and fit.

Reply to rzemanfl (Reply #4)

Sat Oct 21, 2023, 01:08 PM

Oct 2023

samnsara

(18,781 posts)

6. and hes 80..i can only hope im in that good of shape then

Reply to rzemanfl (Original post)

Sat Oct 21, 2023, 01:18 PM

Oct 2023

ariadne0614

(2,198 posts)

7. Don't hope--dance! n/t

Reply to samnsara (Reply #6)

Sat Oct 21, 2023, 01:26 PM

Oct 2023

IcyPeas

(25,781 posts)

8. And he had a heart valve replacement too. Here's a 2 minute video about his exercise routine:

Reply to rzemanfl (Original post)

Sat Oct 21, 2023, 07:03 PM

Oct 2023

LiberalArkie

(19,917 posts)

9. My doc on my wellness exam asked me if I could get up easily from the floor

Reply to rzemanfl (Original post)

Mon Oct 23, 2023, 03:34 PM

Oct 2023

So I got all the way down on my but and rose up without using my hands. She said wow.. I am 75..

rzemanfl

(31,464 posts)

10. I am 76, haven't been able to do that since I broke my right kneecap when I was 49.

Reply to LiberalArkie (Reply #9)

Wed Oct 25, 2023, 04:26 PM

Oct 2023

Good for you!

LiberalArkie

(19,917 posts)

11. After I do my 3 miles in the morning after 18 hour fast, I try to get in 20 pushups after I have my hard boiled egg.

Reply to rzemanfl (Reply #10)

Wed Oct 25, 2023, 04:34 PM

Oct 2023

As I am moving from the last push up, I keep moving the upper part of my body until I am curled up and my chin can touch both kneecaps. I hold that for about 30 seconds and then I can just get up without using my hands. Before I started doing that it was hell for me to get up off the floor.

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