"At 66, I don't feel old, but according to my grandsons, I'm ancient. While I'm reasonably active and walk most days, recent articles about ageing well hit home. Walking isn't sufficient. I should be doing something about my strength, balance and core. Five-minutes-a-day routines may work for some, but I know that I'll start with good intentions and soon give up. I'm not one for going to the gym and yoga has never been my thing. The answer is in my boat shed."
"It's a paddleboard I bought for fun a few years ago. I was a total beginner; a friend gave me a few lessons. Then several flooding events turned the Hawkesbury River, where I live, a foul brown and my board has been sitting in the boat shed, unused. Then winter got in the way. Now the sun is shining and the early morning light glints across the calm waters of the Hawkesbury. It's time to get my paddleboard out."
A 66-year-old feels youthful despite grandchildren calling them ancient. Daily walks provide activity but not sufficient strength, balance and core training. Short daily routines feel unsustainable for this person, who dislikes gyms and yoga. A stored paddleboard becomes the chosen exercise option after floods and winter kept it unused. Returning to the Hawkesbury River requires hauling the long board into shallow water, kneeling, then standing amid wobble and tension. A sighting of jelly blubber prompts a cautious retreat. The following day standing proves easier, with a renewed aim to paddle 3km around Dangar Island.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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