Hi Ron, I was interested in your comments regarding stretching, and senior workouts. My partner, 34 years older and 88 years young, does stretching, balancing (very important for older people), and light weights (5lbs) five days a week. I think the stretching and balancing are the most important because it prevents falls if he loses his balance, and he is able to maintain a little strength with the weights. I am very interested in this subject, and continue to work with him since I work out about 40 minutes a day and my 55 birthday is this month. I appreciate your information about this. Mike (At Right: Apollo, the Greek God of health and knowledge.)

From Ron: This is very interesting and important information which I will pass on to other Apollo users. I hope we can encourage seniors to stretch and do some light working outs.

Balancing is something you don't hear much about EXCEPT in Physical Therapy Classes where they get older people to do it all the time. Two people are needed, one to make sure the other does not fall.

To Ron: A very important stretching exercise my chiropractor told me about is to stand on the edge of the steps and lower your heel--one at a time. You will feel that good stretch. Hold it there for 15 seconds and then do the next one, alternating a few times. It helps prevent plantar fascitis, a disease in the feet. -Bob

And on the lighter side:

To Ron: My favorite exercise is lifting a pint of Belgian brown ale, but strangely it wasn't listed in your poll. Seriously, my doctor is nagging me to walk more.

From Ron: Too bad you cannot benefit from walking and drinking at the same time.

To Ron: Please unsubscribe me from Apollo. I have revived my taste for pu..y. I am eighty years old. Thank you and best regards. -Licker

Dear Licker, I can't tell you how many times I have received this kind of letter in the last twelve years. Spare yourself the agony trying to go back to women at your age. Once you have enjoyed a man, you will never fully turn away.