Gentle and consistent and not drinking. I think you’re on the right track!
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What kind of gym have you been hanging around at Spitty? 
It just life Gym, but not as we know it.
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It’s key to get your BMI to healthy and normal and the rest is then easy. Carrying any extra weight puts so much stress on your health, particularly if it’s visceral. I didn’t realise alcohol was such a poison until I gave up. Even a little booze is toxic. We have such a drinking culture we don’t even think about it that way. There are some great alcohol free alternatives these days so it’s not so bad in a social situation.
I would advise anyone taking up exercise in later life to do so gradually and not push yourself. Someone I loved died suddenly (the same day) after pushing himself too far in the gym and being blue-lighted to A&E. If you have any health conditions do not overdo it.
That’s a bit of a sweeping statement AnnieS, by that token, any synthetic substance consumed including Prescription Drugs, Processed Foods must also be or, is it the case that these products are socially acceptable so harmless?
We know that there are poisons in all this stuff. I’ve just been watching a protect our plates video about how much acrylamide there is in instant coffees. Socially acceptable is an interesting term. Smoking nicotine was such for decades. If you look at the poison content, it’s the socially acceptable equivalent of inhaling a car exhaust.
There’t not much we can do about prescription drugs as they save lives. But every so often we see one being withdrawn suddenly. The main objective is to stay healthy and active as long as possible. I’ve seen friends gradually give up all the bad stuff we did when we were young 'uns.
I have the thought that if I can get myself back really healthy again (i.e. get back down a normal BMI - which is always my biggest fight, apart from that I’m doing OK from fitness angles this year) then I might be able to continue to avoid needing to take any prescription drugs. I have elderly parents who have both needed heart operations, and who have high BP and cholesterol so I know that I stand a chance of inheriting a predisposition to those conditions. I think that by looking after myself maybe I can live longer without needing regular prescription medication. The hardest thing is convincing myself that is a good enough reason to exercise at least 5 days a week.
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The need to see my nineteen Grandkids settled an happy before I snuffit.
What if a Great Grandchild appears? that could be tricky.
I’ve budgeted for that.
Watching my mother decline, she used to walk but stopped when she wasn’t feeling too good one day, silly woman never started again, just sat in her chair all day despite me nagging at her to move. She went right off her legs very quickly and could hardly get across the room. 
I swim 40 lengths, and walk 20 lengths of a 20 metre pool 5 days a week. No deep end so it’s easy for walking and exercising, as most of us early goers do, there’s a roped off bit for swimming lengths. You get a really good workout especially the legs which is what I need to keep strong after my bad fall and breaks a couple of winters ago.
I used to walk an hour or so daily with my Dageus before he passed, and I ride one of the Clydesdales a few times a week.
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That’s good exercise Rox and will keep you fit and in good shape as long as you can keep it up…
I walk and jog a minimum of 5 miles 5 days per week, sometimes further.
And on the odd days I don’t walk. I cycle 15 miles.
I always reserve two days (Wednesday and Saturday) as rest and recovery days, but it doesn’t mean I do nothing. Shopping, gardening, bike maintenance and building stuff in my workshop, that keeps my brain active…ish’
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My rest days from the pool are Saturday and Sunday, but like you there’s plenty to do around the farm, though I usually get landed with stable duties.
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Being my disabled wife’s 24/7 carer is the driver that keeps me on my toes and always aware of any possible danger. At 86 and counting, my excellent cardiology team keep me firing on all 12 cylinders (yes, I’m a V12 ) and the implanted pacer keep the old pump on an even keel 
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Beautiful horses Rox and they look really well cared for…
And you don’t look too shabby yourself…
You’re doing really well LongDriver and I hope I last as long as you (I’m only a mear 76) long may you enjoy good health and a fully charged battery. Apparently I’ve got ten years left on my defib and pacer battery…
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Thankyou Foxy, Bonnie and Clyde are both rescue Clydesdales that my other half owns, he does tend to spoil them a bit as they had such a poor start in life.
But like my dogs with the really long hair it’s best to do several grooms a week and daily brush out of tails, manes, and hoof feathers. Also exercise they love a hack out.
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For me, weight training helps a lot. It keeps me strong, improves my posture, and makes me feel more energetic. I also try to eat well and stay active. I think staying fit as we get older is less about looking young and more about keeping our body strong enough to enjoy life. 
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I agree Pimmy. I didn’t used to bother with exercising when I was younger, I thought it was a waste of time! Now I realise how important it is to stay fit at an older age,so I joined a fitness class and I also exercise at home.
I never bothered with healthy eating either but now I am much more careful and choosy!
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I think you have been told some porkies. My team have assured me that my Medtronic pacer’s battery will last on average 6yrs with a maximum of 8 with this 3 lead job.
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Surely it depends on the beats per minute!