Do you know how to get a copy of the AARP mag? Do they sell it on newstands? (I don't quite yet qualify for a subscription I think...I'm not yet 55.) I would love to see those back exercises. Talk about coinkydinks...I just mentioned on another thread I hurt my back a number of years ago. I still get a lower back stiffness from that injury and would like to see if those exercises could help.

You only need to be 50 to be a member. I've been an honorary member since DH turned 50 in 2000. I know nothing about getting issues on a newsstand.

But go to AARP.org and do a search. If you do not find it, call them! They may just fax you a copy!

Yes, gims, you can get rid of them, but plan on lifting weights every other day for a looooong time. They are tough little buggers, aren't they?

Keyholes, I can't believe they haven't solicited you! Aarp has sent me info since I turned 48.

Google them today!

Woogies??? LOL I have found a painless way to tame the Woogies. 2 items are necessary..a recliner & 5 pound weights. First I'm a big believer in pleasant exercise. OK, get in the recliner and kick back, do take your weights w/ you. LOL Then put your arms up along side your head & Elbows at the top of the back of the recliner bent down toward the floor. Weights in hand, raise arms to a straight position..repeat arms one at a time. I do this nightly, through a one hour program only during commercials. I suppose if a suitable recliner isn't available lying across a bed on your back might work. AT 50 in a couple months, I have gone sleeveless all I want this summer, even to my son's wedding & just about always get compliments on my arms. Give this a try and you can or should feel the working of that lazy bottom of the arm muscle. I also, do curls while watching Tv at night, and lift weight straight out to the side. Up/Down like one is attempting to take flight (good shoulders). HAPPY Woogie removal

Gims,
curls are bringing the arm up from the elbow.
The overhead thing is easier on you when your upper arm is supported y the back of the recliner, yet you can feel the same pull of the woogies. LOL That still cracks me up. Side lift is just that sitting or stnading lifting the arms straight up to shoulder level. REPS, I do at least 50/arm of each..more on a long show. AS far as TV, sometie I use quick paced music too..that's really fun and tends to get my A- hummbutt out of the chair. LOL I also do leg lifts in the chair w/ ankle weights.

sorry the above sounded like pig-latin, DH was yelling for HELP poor thing threw a belt on the mower.

PS- When I started this Gims, it was just after my transplant and with one pound wts, I was lucky to get 5 done. So start slow w/ 5 or 10 reps and work up adding more as you seem to have energy left after your usual # of reps.
Even start with one vs 5 pound weights if it makes you too sore.

After all we're toning not training.