It is a known fact that we lose so much muscle as we age. In fact, by the time we reach 70 we may only have half of our mass muscle left. The younger ones may not feel threatened yet by this staggering reality. However, for one who is already advancing in age, this is undoubtedly a serious concern.

I have seen in my own parents how weakness and frailty comes with aging. A comforting thought though is the assurance that  this can be counteracted, as studies have shown. Do I have to wait till I'm well above 70 before starting on a fitness program? I feel the time to act - for building up bone density and muscle - is now! Who for that matter wouldn't want to age gracefully? 

Considering its benefits, I have decided to embark on a simple but regular exercise. Aside from my morning and evening walks, I have befriended my pair of blue little dumbbells. No need to go to a gym for the real strength training. Right at home I spend 15 minutes daily sweating it out with a 3-pound weight on each hand. 

Senior women and candidates out there, pick up your own pair and let's drive osteoporosis away! 

before dinnertime

halfway through her exercise

a voice at the gate

oo0oo

up down up down up

barely sweating...sudden pause

special friend arrives