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Let’s talk about something that hits close to home for a lot of us:
Staying active when your joints, nerves, and muscles don’t always cooperate.
Today is National Senior Health & Fitness Day, and while you won’t catch me signing up for CrossFit anytime soon, I do believe in doing what I can to keep moving.
By now, you’ve probably seen all the “Get Summer-Ready!” advice flying around.
And look — I get it. Everyone’s walking more, planning trips, getting outside.
But if you’re like me — 50+, dealing with joint, nerve, or muscle discomfort — summer fitness doesn’t mean hitting the gym.
It means:
Getting out of a lawn chair without wincing
Still feeling your toes on a walk
Enjoying a BBQ without needing a nap from standing too long
That’s real fitness in our world. And today’s a great time to celebrate it.
I used to think of fitness as reps, routines, and sweat. Now? I think of it as freedom.
Here’s how I think about movement these days — especially heading into a busy summer:
Ten minutes here, five there — it adds up. I stretch while the coffee’s brewing. I pace during phone calls. I do heel raises while brushing my teeth (yes, really).
It’s not fancy. But it works.
Movement doesn’t have to be epic. It just has to happen.
Can I carry a cooler? Stand for a concert? Climb in and out of a boat?
That’s the kind of strength that matters to me now — not deadlifts or burpees.
When you’ve got neuropathy or sciatica, you can’t just think about your muscles. You’ve gotta soothe the whole system.
I’ve found slow, repetitive movement — like swimming, walking, or rocking in a chair (yes, I said rocking chair) — helps calm the nerves more than anything else.
It’s easy to feel discouraged when you’re not doing “what you used to.”
But honestly? Your body isn’t trying to go backwards — it’s trying to adapt.
And on days like this — National Senior Health & Fitness Day — I say we celebrate how we’ve adapted:
We move smarter
We recover better
We pay attention
And we keep going
That’s what health looks like now. And I’m here for it.
Here are a few simple, feel-good ways to keep moving — without overdoing it or triggering flare-ups. No gym needed. Just your body, a little space, and maybe a breeze through the window.
Gentle on joints, good for circulation, and bonus — it feels like summer. Start with 10 minutes of walking in waist-deep water.
Great for building strength in your legs and helping with everyday movement (like standing up without groaning). Just stand up and sit back down slowly 10 times. Bonus points for no hands.
Perfect for balance — especially if you’re dealing with neuropathy or foot numbness.
Walk in a straight line, heel to toe, like you’re walking a tightrope (but, you know, safer).
Sounds weird, works wonders.
Place a towel under your bare feet and scrunch it with your toes. It helps with foot strength and can ease plantar fasciitis-type tension.
Try one of these activities today and see how you feel tomorrow.
And if you need help recovering after, reach for our Magnesium+ — it’s great for easing nerve tension, relaxing the muscles, and giving you a better shot at waking up feeling good.
Because staying active feels a whole lot easier when your body doesn’t hate you for it the next day.
Happy National Senior Health & Fitness Day, and here’s to a summer full of doing more of what makes you feel good — in the body you’ve got right now.
Mark
**Always check with your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise routine.
