Grand Finale
This is the final episode of the Pushing 60 Aside podcast. All 5 years of the podcast will continue to be available on Spotify, Apple, and other platforms.
Jun 26, 2023•12 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Pushing 60 Aside
A podcast for people seeking encouragement to get and stay fit going into their senior years. Hosted by Senior Fitness Specialist — Gene Fleming (ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer)
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Walkie Talkie
Join me for a 30-minute brisk walk!! Let’s think about staying physically fit for the next 5 to 10 years!
May 29, 2023•32 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Pushing Yourself for the Betterment of You
In truth, I have to push myself. I don’t always feel GREAT…not that I feel bad, but perhaps my motivation is a bit low. So, in middle age, I have to navigate through my own limitations, aches, and pains. I have to be realistic in choosing what I eat, how I exercise, and how I medicate or treat injuries and inflammation.
May 15, 2023•40 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Taking Care of YOU
These days, you hear the term “best practices” quite a bit! This applies to how those of us merging into our senior years should examine exercise, diet, mental heath, and taking risks. Everyone wants a fighting chance at having GREAT senior years — fewer injuries, fewer illnesses, MORE bucket list activities, and simply FEELING like doing THINGS! Fortunately, you’re in the driver’s seat for most of this. What are you actively doing to give YOURSELF a fighting chance at great senior years? #senio...
Apr 24, 2023•32 min•Season 5Ep. 16
“And the truth is….”
What does it take to live to a ripe old age? Are there simple truths that can make a difference in longevity? YOU BETCHA! Let’s talk about some of those truths!#seniorliving #oldage #seniorfitness #AARP #aging
Apr 17, 2023•39 min•Season 5Ep. 15
“Senior Report Cards?”
How well are you taking care of yourself on a daily basis? If you had to give yourself an honest assessment, would you get passing grades in areas like nutrition, sleep, productivity, recreation, physical activity, and following your doctor’s recommendations? Maybe this podcast will help you think through these areas! #seniorfitness #seniorliving #aarp #aging #healthylifestyle
Apr 03, 2023•39 min•Season 5Ep. 14
“Knowing Your Limits”
Even everyday life can be overwhelming in middle age! I’ve had to master a skill set of acknowledging when I’ve reached my limits in several areas — mentally, physically, and emotionally. I’ve had to address my priorities: Am I too busy, too obligated, too stretched? If so, how do I preserve myself? My sanity? My body? My health? How do I preserve the prospect of awesome years as I age? #seniorliving #Health #seniorfitness #mentalhealth #overwhelmed
Mar 26, 2023•25 min•Season 5Ep. 13
“Decluttering Your Home & Life”
Ever felt like you had too much stuff? Are your closets overflowing? Can you actually get your car in the garage? Do you spend a lot of time searching for things? Are you leaving a nightmarish estate for your family to sort through? THEN, this is a good listen for you. #decluttering #seniorhealth #seniorliving #retirement
Mar 20, 2023•46 min•Season 5Ep. 12
“From There to Here and Beyond”
If not now, when? At what point do you realize you’d better do something more…something better…something different—that is, if you really want to have great senior years ahead of you? If I could rewind the clock, I would have started taking better care of myself when I was in my 40s, but no…I was too busy. Fortunately, I turned things around and got back to a place of health. #seniorhealth #exercise #fitness #seniorlife #health #middleage #arthritis
Mar 15, 2023•44 min•Season 5Ep. 11
“Almost 95!”
Here’s a brief conversation with my friend (Tim Colvard) just two days before his 95th birthday.
Mar 09, 2023•19 min•Season 5Ep. 10
“Breaking Bad…”
Really! Are bad habits the behaviors that result in less than favorable results in our health? Why is breaking a bad habit so tough (especially where diet is concerned)?
Mar 06, 2023•41 min•Season 5Ep. 9
“Something to Smile About — Dental Hygiene”
Join us for a talk about oral health as we age with Kathleen (my wife), a Registered Dental Hygienist with 35 years of patient care under her lab coat! This interview may answer some questions you have about your teeth, dentures, X-rays, and dental care. I’m very appreciative of her for helping with the podcast as I venture into having guest interviews. #dentalhealth #seniorhealth #fitness #healthcare
Feb 26, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 8
“Playing With Your Brain”
What if you did things to keep your brain (metaphorically) running on all cylinders? What if you did things (tasks, skills, projects) that you’ve never tried before? What if you took a class?
Feb 19, 2023•36 min•Season 5Ep. 7
“Just 5 Seconds”
Ahh…yes! That window of decision when we choose to be active in the pursuit of exercise…exercise that helps us stay ABLE to do life and to do it well. In this podcast I discuss this short window of decision making — AND, embracing the choices that we KNOW will help our physical, emotional, and mental health.
Feb 05, 2023•44 min•Season 5Ep. 5
“Better Decisions”
Let’s think about ways to stay committed to regular exercise that really work…exercise that’s doable, repeatable, and doesn’t leave you in a disabled heap of aches and pains. Exercise that is trackable and actually does your body good should be scheduled and done like clockwork. In truth, the first entry into any type of exercise that’s new to you should be done gradually to prevent excessive soreness and injury BECAUSE the ultimate goal is for the exercises to be sustainable. YES, our bodies re...
Jan 30, 2023•52 min•Season 5Ep. 4
“Losing the Junk”
No, I’m not talking about body fat (the proverbial junk in the trunk), I’m talking about reducing the clutter in our homes…you know, “STUFF” that we just don’t use or actually need — excess — duplicates — broken items — outdated things (Do I really need to keep all those DVDs and my iPhone 4 charger?). What if cleaning out drawers, cabinets, garages and workshops helps make our homes safer? What if getting rid of all the excess clutter reduces anxiety and depression? This podcast is just me…shar...
Jan 23, 2023•55 min•Season 5Ep. 3
“Assessing Seniors’ Fitness”
In this podcast, I share the assessment method I use as a SAIL (Stay Active & Independent for Life) Instructor. As you listen, imagine yourself taking these three assessments. Featured are: TUG (Timed 8’ Up & Go), Bicep Curls in 30 seconds, and Sit-to-Stands in 30 seconds. For bicep curls, 5# for women; 8# dumbbells for men. These three assessments give us a fair evaluation of a participant’s agility/balance, upper body strength, and lower body strength. Each participant will see how he/...
Jan 15, 2023•52 min•Season 5Ep. 2
“2023 & Me…& You — What Are You Gonna Do?”
Got a plan? Is it realistic? Does it promote your physical, mental, and spiritual health? Will the upcoming years be harder, doable, or difficult? This episode dives into the basics of doing reasonable things to stay active and healthy.
Jan 07, 2023•38 min•Season 5Ep. 1
“Goodbye ‘22 —Hello ‘23”
This podcast was unplanned. Personally, I detest New Year’s Resolutions. So, let’s not create traps for lofty goals that generally end in failure. Let’s plan (instead) to take better care of ourselves in 2023 — to look at three things: Our bodies, our minds, and our spirits. (Oops! I called this year 2023 towards the end…mistakes happen, but you know what year we’re ending and which year is coming!)
Jan 01, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 28
“The Shift”
Four years ago, Pushing 60 Aside was launched with a lot of emphasis on weightloss and weight management because of my own experiences in those areas. Gradually, my emphasis turned to exercise — including both strength training AND aerobics. As I age (now mid-60s), those things are STILL important, BUT health is the most important thing for me. The key is using what I know to stay strong in body and heart for the sake of overall health. So, the podcast has taken a shift towards doing reasonable ...
Dec 19, 2022•56 min•Season 4Ep. 27
“It’s Beginning to Look…”
At this season I’m choosing to share a few of my own Christmas memories and current ones as well. I know you’ll rekindle thoughts of your own favorite shenanigans as you listen! Merry Christmas!
Dec 12, 2022•40 min•Season 4Ep. 26
“Three Games”
I believe that games can be an important tool in maintaining your mental acuity as you age. In tonight’s podcast I talk about the role of games in my life AND all three that I play are very different. All require deep thought, some strategies, and considerable effort — BUT, they’re uniquely stimulating to my brain.
Dec 05, 2022•56 min•Season 4Ep. 25
“Focusing on Joy”
Let’s discuss emotions! Better yet, let’s talk about our emotional states — Joy, Fear, Sadness, and even Anger. At first glance, we nod our heads in acknowledgement. We know these emotions well! But joy is not just one simple emotional condition…in fact it comes in many forms — beautiful weather, a wedding, a hug, a religious experience, a song, and countless other things. Anger, fear, and sadness come in many forms, too. So, let’s weave through these emotions and how vital they are in feeling a...
Nov 07, 2022•56 min•Season 4Ep. 24
“Why the Legs?”
Leg strength is the key to a long and enjoyable life BECAUSE once you can’t get up easily, your options fall off quickly — everyday tasks get appreciably harder. PART II is about eating the basics in view of skyrocketing grocery prices.
Oct 24, 2022•57 min•Season 4Ep. 23
“Intentions vs Motivation”
Like deer in the headlights, we’re facing down aging. We WANT to age and be smart about it. However good our intentions, we sometimes lack the motivation to get started and then keep on doing the things we know will ultimately help us merge into our latter years strong enough and healthy enough to enjoy them. This idea of intentions and motivation applies to exercise and eating…the struggle comes in doing what we know we should.
Oct 16, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 22
“Got Purpose?”
Great! You’ve made it to retirement age. What are you going to do now? The original goal was just working long enough to be able to retire. Will you travel? Garden? Fish? Golf? What is your plan? What is your purpose? Did you consider volunteering? Mentoring? Teaching classes? We ALL need to have a purpose…something beyond just passing time…something that uses some of those talents you’ve amassed over the years.
Oct 08, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 21
“No Fall this Fall”
One out of four people 65 and older will fall this year according to the CDC. Many of these seniors will have hip fractures or traumatic brain injuries. The challenge is to NOT have a fall in the first place. Granted, people younger than 65 also have fall injuries, but it’s harder to recover as we get older. The trick is to be proactive in fall prevention through balance exercises, regular medical check-ups, and making efforts to reduce trip hazards in the home/yard.
Sep 23, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 20
“Limitations”
A number of issues create limitations in what seniors can do as they merge into their golden years. From arthritis to heart disease to surgical histories, to injuries or hearing/vision loss — so just what are we facing and how can we make the best of the years to come?
Sep 06, 2022•44 min•Season 4Ep. 19
“Making Friends”
Here’s my spin on making friends in our senior years. Perhaps making friends has never been easy for you? What if your life has changed because you’re suddenly a widow or widower? I believe we have few true friends and MANY acquaintances; both are important. But there’s something about having a BEST friend!
Aug 15, 2022•52 min•Season 4Ep. 18
The Tripod of Fitness
Let’s talk about what we really want! We want to feel better! We want to be healthier! How do we formulate a reasonable plan for successfully getting through our senior years?
Aug 08, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 17
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