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TexasProgresive

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5. It's gravity trying to pull us into the ground

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Wed Jun 17, 2015, 04:57 PM

Jun 2015

We have to resist with all our strength. First it makes us sag and then we don't even have to fall and we can't get up. Whatever you do- don't because you will just have to lie there. Can you imagine calling 911 and saying, "I rolled on the floor laughing, and I can't get up, HELP!"

Seriously I'm not sure what muscles we use to get upright. I have been back cycling for more than a month and my legs are stronger. Yet get up from a kneeling position is no better.

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Why is it, fellow seniors, when you kneel down or squat down, it’s so much harder to get up [View all] raccoon Jun 2015 OP

Have you ever seen an old tractor left out in the field too long? Curmudgeoness Jun 2015 #1

Our joints and balance elleng Jun 2015 #2

That's the truth. I put in a hardwood floor not long ago. The toughest part Hoyt Jun 2015 #3

Have you been watching me? n/t. Paper Roses Jun 2015 #4

It's gravity trying to pull us into the ground TexasProgresive Jun 2015 #5

I believe for the most part Sherman A1 Jun 2015 #6

It will change if you practice. I'm 65. My dog had 10 puppies, and I would often loudsue Jun 2015 #7

In my case I weight more than I used to. That's the main problem. SheilaT Jun 2015 #8

Too true, but a good older adult exercise program will help with that jumptheshadow Oct 2015 #9