Surfing-Why Not?
If you have a love for a sport such as surfing, then why would we discontinue it?
We may have various reasons for doing so but if we stop it and we love the sport yet let society define our place then we lose what we love.
We have to take on an attitude of not caring what others think and do the activity we like anyway.
Maintaining Involvement
Staying involved in a sport can keep us active and in contact with others who love the sport. On our travels, we found surfers in New Zealand in their sixties who told us that it is a sport that greatly enriches their lives.
The benefits gained outweigh any downsides so much they are certainly addicted to their sport and would not have it any other way.
I spoke to a surfer in their 30s and he commented that some of the participants in their sixties were actually some of the better surfers in technique.
The condition of the waves to catch is the driving force in how these surfers arrange their lives, whether it be an early morning start, at lunch break or after work.
The benefits include an active social interaction, physical activity including cardiothoracic and muscle fitness, flexibility, strength, balance training as well as relaxation and ongoing skill development for brain health.
I think they are definitely on to something here when it boils down to an improved quality of life.
Surfing is only one way of gaining such benefits for healthy aging. Everyone should think about something they like to do and begin the first few steps toward achieving a goal.
A journey begins with one step.
See Video below.
See our series of videos on people improving their life skills and abilities well into their sixties and beyond by engaging in activities they love as well as seeking out new adventures.
Hip replacements
There are anterior and
posterior hip replacements. Most hip precautions are lifted several weeks after the hip replacement. There needs to be a discussion with the Orthopedic surgeon about what activities you will be performing (work, home and recreationally) and when you can return to them. Having this discussion with them prior to having the joint replacement will clarify many fears that you may have.
It is also a really wise person that undertakes what is called pre-hab, before the surgery occurs. Pre-hab means getting as fit as you can before joint replacement, and not just in the area of the problematic joint. Pre-hab reduces the amount of re-hab required, saving time and money, but more importantly speeding recovery including having less negative effects from anesthetics.
Stay tuned for our article about “are you in the group that does NOT require joint replacement?”
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