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Related: About this forumI have been feeling ancient since I watched Mick Jagger
Last edited Sat Oct 21, 2023, 12:28 PM - Edit history (1)
effortlessly get up from being on his knees on the stage without using his hands in New York Thursday night. Anyone else?
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I have been feeling ancient since I watched Mick Jagger (Original Post)
rzemanfl
Oct 2023
OP
He really is a dancer, I'm always amazed at how long dancers live and remain flexible. Thinking of Dick Van Dyke
Walleye
Oct 2023
#2
God yes, dancing is the best, uses the entire body. Van Dyke is unbelievable, so healthy and a former smoker and drinker.
appalachiablue
Oct 2023
#3
And he had a heart valve replacement too. Here's a 2 minute video about his exercise routine:
IcyPeas
Oct 2023
#8
My doc on my wellness exam asked me if I could get up easily from the floor
LiberalArkie
Oct 2023
#9
I am 76, haven't been able to do that since I broke my right kneecap when I was 49.
rzemanfl
Oct 2023
#10
appalachiablue
(43,288 posts)1. I hear you, Mick's still got it. Ringo tours at 83.
Walleye
(36,975 posts)2. He really is a dancer, I'm always amazed at how long dancers live and remain flexible. Thinking of Dick Van Dyke
I cant even get up off the chair like that anymore
appalachiablue
(43,288 posts)3. God yes, dancing is the best, uses the entire body. Van Dyke is unbelievable, so healthy and a former smoker and drinker.
rzemanfl
(30,321 posts)4. I saw Herb Alpert last winter. He was touring at age 87.
appalachiablue
(43,288 posts)5. I can believe it, Herb Alpert is so talented, sharp and fit.
samnsara
(18,339 posts)6. and hes 80..i can only hope im in that good of shape then
ariadne0614
(1,882 posts)7. Don't hope--dance! n/t
IcyPeas
(22,975 posts)8. And he had a heart valve replacement too. Here's a 2 minute video about his exercise routine:
LiberalArkie
(16,819 posts)9. My doc on my wellness exam asked me if I could get up easily from the floor
So I got all the way down on my but and rose up without using my hands. She said wow.. I am 75..
rzemanfl
(30,321 posts)10. I am 76, haven't been able to do that since I broke my right kneecap when I was 49.
Good for you!
LiberalArkie
(16,819 posts)11. After I do my 3 miles in the morning after 18 hour fast, I try to get in 20 pushups after I have my hard boiled egg.
As I am moving from the last push up, I keep moving the upper part of my body until I am curled up and my chin can touch both kneecaps. I hold that for about 30 seconds and then I can just get up without using my hands. Before I started doing that it was hell for me to get up off the floor.