"One day my left foot hurt for no good reason. I stood up to shake off the pain and tweaked my right Achilles tendon, so I headed for the medicine cabinet, bent over like an ape because of a stiff back. Actually, I lied. It wasn't one day. It's pretty much every day."
"Are my exercise routines, which were meant to keep me from falling apart, slowing my demise, or accelerating it? What better time than the start of a new year to get an answer? In one poll, the top New Year's resolution for 2026 is exercising more. Also among resolutions are eating healthier, improving physical health and losing weight, so good luck to all you dreamers, and I hope you last longer than I have with similar resolutions."
Daily joint pain, stiffness and periodic tendon injuries affect a 72-year-old exerciser who questions whether exercise delays or accelerates decline. Exercise goals and New Year's resolutions often include more exercise, healthier eating, improved physical health and weight loss. Multiple musculoskeletal problems are present: two partial knee replacements, a torn posterior cruciate ligament, scar tissue on a frayed Achilles tendon, a pronated left foot, a sore right shoulder, and a pacemaker. The goal is to find a 'sweet spot' between exercise and pain. Expert orthopedic advice was sought from Cedars-Sinai surgeon Robert Klapper, noted for his radio show 'Weekend Warrior' and commentary on sports-related injuries.
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