5 Ways to Check How You Are Aging

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I found what I think is a great video on YouTube. I know that we have several older folks on here and this video I found is for those between 65 and 85. I for one don't want to have to do exercises every day or have some physical therapist come in weekly having me do stuff. I thought doing brain teasers was the way to go but after watching this my thoughts have changed. These five things are goals I have set for myself. Check it out: 1. Getting up from a setting position without using our hands. To gain strength in the pelvis and thighs we can do 10 chair squats each day until we are able to rise without the use of our hands. 2. Walk backwards 10 steps without looking back. This will tell you if your brain and body have good communication and that your brain is able to process spatial information, coordinate muscle movements, and maintain balance simultaneously. A very important one to accomplish. 3. Bending down and touching your toes without bending the knees. Flexibility and stretching the hamstrings is very important. Flexibility determines how easily you move throughout the day. This flexibility protects your back. Tight hamstrings pull on the lower spine. Flexibility here can help you avoid years of back pain. 4. Stand on one leg for 30 seconds. Balance determines whether you remain independent or are dependent on others. It tests vision, inner ear, and proprioception which is the awareness of the position and movement of the body. 5. Getting up from the floor without using your hands. This requires strength, flexibility, and spatial awareness. I really thought I was doing well until I tried some of these. You might be surprised. I have set some goals for myself, and you might want to do this too.