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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I'm in my mid-50s. Years ago I was reading an article about exercise that said (I'm paraphrasing) [b]"the best exercise to do is the one that you like to do." [/b]This resonated with me as, at the time, I was forcing myself to do exercises that I did not like (yoga classes, pilates classes, etc). I now do the exercises I enjoy. For example, I realized that I prefer exercising in solitude but need to keep my mind occupied at the same time so I'll walk or run and listen to a podcast, or I'll do strength training at home while watching the news. Other people might prefer walking or running to music, or doing their workouts with friends, or going to a gym, or playing racquet sports. Once you figure out what it is you like to do, then it's easier because the motivation is there.

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+1. I hate the idea of specifically "working out" so I take advantage of my walkable neighborhood and walk to do all my errands. That way exercise just becomes a part of my day instead of something I have to specifically schedule (and skip when I don't feel like doing it). [/quote]

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