facts as you age:

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At 60 I am less physically able ,a lot wiser and much more careful. I cant get myself out of some situations with my stamina , strength and balance any longer. So I try to use my wisdom of 50 years in the outdoors to stay out of trouble. Most importantly to limit injuries. I don't bounce back or heal as quickly as I used to. I’ ll be danged if I’m going stop pursuing my outdoor activities and I dont care to be on the sidelines for an injury.
This is me. Well said.
 
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A well conceived strength/fitness & nutrition program will help you prevent injuries.

I think it is very important to be trim and strong as you age.
I would agree with this. I think the most important thing is to stay mobile and as flexible as possible. I think we could do a lot worse than do a daily yoga routine as we age.
 

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At 60 I am less physically able ,a lot wiser and much more careful. I cant get myself out of some situations with my stamina , strength and balance any longer. So I try to use my wisdom of 50 years in the outdoors to stay out of trouble. Most importantly to limit injuries. I don't bounce back or heal as quickly as I used to. I’ ll be danged if I’m going stop pursuing my outdoor activities and I dont care to be on the sidelines for an injury.
I also agree, well stated. You have to be more careful and thoughtful because one mishap could take you months to recover from.
 
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I have a friend in his late 80s. He said up until your early to middle 80s, you can keep up with your strength. After that if you miss a day of exercise you go to square one and start over.
 

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I have a friend in his late 80s. He said up until your early to middle 80s, you can keep up with your strength. After that if you miss a day of exercise you go to square one and start over.
I can believe it, at 60 it is hard too pick up if your miss a couple of days of exercise. It is like starting at the beginning.
 

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Discovered that at 61 this is my last year of doing no pre-season prep for sheep hunting. The first few days sucked!
 

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The single thing I notice besides my hair loss is balance I am 67. When in my 50's I could cross logs on streams gullies ect but now I look for another way 😀_
 

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The single thing I notice besides my hair loss is balance I am 67. When in my 50's I could cross logs on streams gullies ect but now I look for another way 😀_
I can relate, don’t really miss my hair but my balance is another story.
 
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