Inevitably with time, things change. You feel a bit stiffer in the mornings; your joints are a little creaky.
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I'll be spending the next two weeks in Cleveland with my mother, and I have great plans for both of us in terms of exercise. My mother is 92 and I'm eager to work with her on upper body strength and flexibility. As for me, I look forward to getting into a regular running routine.
Read MoreWhen I was growing up, my mother and I shared a secret code for posture. S.U.S. meant "Stand Up Straight" and I seemed to need constant reminders. I still think a lot about posture.
Read MoreI've been very conscious of posture lately, mainly because I see so many people who could improve theirs. A combination of tight muscles, stiff joints and lack of awareness takes a toll on posture and adds years to one's appearance. When a dancer friend of mine was complimented on his posture, he said, "It's not by accident. I work on it all the time."
Read MoreYes, it's hot and humid, a time to slow down and move at a leisurely pace. But please don't let your body lapse into an activity coma during the lazy days of summer. Remember Newton's first Law of Motion: an object in motion will stay in motion; while an object at rest will stay at rest as long as nothing pushes or pulls on it. Overcoming inertia is difficult!
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