When you need to replace some of your leggings/tights, you could try the kind that have a built in skirt. I personally don't like baggy/long shirts when I work out as they often get in the way. But, I also don't like my rear so exposed, especially b/c I often run an errand or two on my way home from working out. I now mainly wear tights with a built-in skirt. I don't like to wear tight shirts either, but usually wear shirts that come to my hips, and now don't have to worry about my bum showing! here are some samples of what i'm talking about: http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=53935&vid=1&pid=387747012 http://www.sierratradingpost.com/skirt-sports-tough-girl-skirt-with-attached-pants-for-women~p~1224s/?filterString=s~skirt-sports%2F&colorFamily=15 http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1001031&vid=1&pid=862116022 http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1001031&vid=1&pid=964541002

I love it...and the older I get the better this piece of wisdom will fit. I'm taking a nap....after I have my milk and cookies. Although, I did hear on the news that cardiovascular exercise wasn't what it has been made out to be. Another one of those scientific changes to what once was and will most likely change again. They were pushing the muscle strength/core balance.

I'm a personal trainer. If you can afford it, find a good personal trainer to get you started. Form is very important. With good form you are working your muscles optimally and preventing injury. You also need to be in front of a mirror so you can make sure your in form. Weight/strength training is very important as we age. It makes daily functional movement possible. It gives us the strength to get up off a chair without holding on to the arms, bend to pick something up, reach to get something off a shelf, etc I know to many it's boring. That's why you need to change routines frequently. Utube, Pinterest, and Instagram are good resources. If your starting out, look for instructors showing functional training. These should be basic exercises. Make sure you do these in front of a mirror! Remember this: Cardio burns calories, weight training burns fat. With this in mind, you can get a very good work out in 1 hour. Cardio for 20 m-1/2 hour followed by weight/strength training. Your heart rate will still be up. Xertubes and bands are also good to use. Some come with tapes or you can find exercises online. They can be purchased at Dicks or online I like Spri and Power Systems as vendors Gosh, I can go on and on here lol

Artemis, being outdoors...yes! I have mostly been swimming. The pool heater from a local eBay seller has been wonderful. A while back I added some exercises with an exercise noodle. However, as much as I love it my body is getting too accustomed to it and I’m plateauing . I‘m also sort of tired of my many exercise video’s. Think I’ll start using my husbands new toy, the Snode magnetic fly wheel exercise bike. This is sitting in the living room for now but will eventually be in part of the guest room. My son turned us on to this inexpensive $330 bike. You can use zwift, peloton, fygnz & kinomap apps with but the easiest for us is to turn on YouTube and use the free GCN 30min, 45min and more vids. I have only so far used this newish bike while watching a tv show. You can not hear any sound from this bike while using. It also doesn’t take up much space. Me, looking through some of the free GCN YouTube vids. Most of these are designed around a geared bike workout but would be easy enough to adapt. EDITED to add... Further YouTube searches bring up some choices more up my ally, mixed workouts. There are many in non GNC as well.