Pushing 60 Aside

My take on the phenomenon of people starting, stopping, and restarting exercising. It’s akin to yo-yo dieting — a really bad idea! But, what if you changed your lifestyle to incorporate exercising as a priority?

Wow!! I jumped right off into a deep subject…in fact, it’s virtually taboo. After weeks of thinking it through, I decided to contrast our REAL legacies against what an obituary might say. You see, I talk with dozens of very senior people every week. One thing I’ve learned is they’re not afraid to talk about death. There’s no topic about death, dying, or funerals that they haven’t experienced or thought about. Some of them worry about how they’ll be remembered. THAT’s the topic I grabbed by the proverbial horns in this episode.

Okay! I’m diving into the transformation process — not just weightloss, but the prospect of transforming in body, mind, and spirit, ESPECIALLY when it comes to the kind of old person I’ll become. Will I be kind, generous, and understanding…or, will I become a “set in his ways, judgmental, and angry at the world” Grumpy Grandpa?

Once again, Gene & Joyce meet the public on-air to talk about services offered through the Dekalb Council on Aging. Our services, from exercise classes to tax return assistance to help with prescription drug expenses are offered at many senior centers and Council on Aging facilities nationwide.

Getting pumped up can mean a number of things depending on the context. In today’s podcast I discuss several aspects of cardio exercises on the most important pump of all — your heart!

In my 6th year as a certified fitness trainer and 4th year as a senior fitness specialist, I’m more convinced than ever that strength training is the key to safe and enjoyable senior living. In this podcast I weave through the particular benefits of regular strength training. Oddly enough, these benefits apply to just about everyone—even those who won’t need to push 60 aside for 20 more years.

Who does a podcast on Christmas Day? Apparently, Pushing 60 Aside! In this podcast, I talk about watching the ‘white stuff’ and I’m not talking about SNOW — I’m talking about salt and sugar in our diets. I don’t want to overeat or overdo during the holidays AND I want to ensure I get some meaningful exercise — even on Christmas and New Years days.

Break the sedentary moments! Prolonged sitting is simply not good for YOU! This shortcast offers some ideas to keep you moving — even on the most bitterly cold winter days!

“Welcome to the first “short cast” on the Pushing 60 Aside podcast! Today’s podcast examines an important aspect of planning in senior living — planning for the unthinkable. If you’re married or single, you still have to have a plan for settling your affairs — your a bills, your life insurance, your estate. Here’s some of my practical things to consider, but you may consider legal consultation as well.

In this podcast we discuss the commitment and dedication — the WORK — that it takes to maintain health and fitness well into our senior years. I ask a serious question: “For whom do you toil? Is it just for yourself? Or, are there numerous other people who really want and need you to be here (and be healthy) in the years to come?

What do we really need? For sure, plenty of muscle, but adding muscle helps balance our body composition of bone, muscle, fat, and water. Exercising alone is HARD. Exercising with a group eliminates the loneliness factor and ramps up your motivation. Gyms, senior centers, and even religious groups offer group fitness classes that just may be the key to getting yourself in shape! Who knows, you might even make some new friends!

Here’s a live radio broadcast featuring Joyce and me. Listen in as we banter about Thanksgiving, Senior services provided through the Council on Aging, and the importance of staying active and independent for life.

This podcast is unlike any I’ve previously aired! It’s a live AM radio session on WZOB here in Fort Payne. Along with our activities director at the Council on Aging (Joyce), we talk about services we provide to seniors in our community. Just know: You likely have a senior center or Council on Aging office that provides similar services.

After a five month hiatus, the Pushing 60 Aside podcast is back. Here’s an episode that brings our listeners up to date plus some real food for thought on the senior fitness scene.

As my life resumes as a fitness trainer, I’m happy to say that it feels great to be working with the seniors in my hometown face-to-face again! We’re taking it easy as we ease back into full workouts again. WHY? Because they aren’t where they were 18 months ago.

The new normal is a phrase we hear often on the news, but the new normal is constantly changing and we (the survivors of the pandemic) will continue adapting our lives and lifestyles accordingly. The question is: How are you going to thrive?

Now fully vaccinated, your host takes a look at why we need to see our doctors face to face again; plus, he shares a twist on how local seniors take care of each other once widowed. It’s an interesting tale!

After a month hiatus, Pushing 60 Aside is back — talking about the decisions we’re all facing with regard to vaccinations and resuming ‘some degree’ of normalcy in our lives. With members of my own family recently battling COVID-19, I found myself battling a sense of helplessness and to ‘some degree’ disappointment and anger. Listen to this podcast to hear a firsthand account of the emotional waves brought on by the pandemic and the behaviors of ordinary people.

As seniors, we can learn a lot from people we know (or have known) — the ones who lived long and healthy lives, as well as the ones who didn’t.

Wow! Here’s an honest exam of weightloss goals and actual outcomes. If you’re presently working on your weight or have already lost a significant amount, this episode may prove to be both informative and helpful.