Originally published July 12 2005
Baby boomer generation highly active, in spite of aging bodies
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
The baby boomer generation is the most active, age-resistant generation in history, according to Sign On San Diego, as many people born between 1946 and 1964 continue to play sports later in life, but doctors warn that concessions for aging bodies must be made.
He skated to the bench, spat out some blood, took a swig of water and returned to the ice.
Baby boomers, like Ron Zamarin, cling fiercely to the games of their youth, despite aches, pains and strains of middle age.
The day is coming, of course, when he will no longer be able to play.
But Geisberg prefers not to think about it.
Besides treatment for injuries and rehabilitation, a lot of the relatively new field of sports-medicine concentrates on injury prevention and basic fitness.
Warm up with jumping jacks, jogging or walking in place for three to five minutes, then slowly and gently stretch, holding each stretch for 30 seconds.
Understand the difference between routine soreness associated with exercise and sharp pains, or pain in joints, which may signal injury.
DEVELOP A BALANCED FITNESS PROGRAM incorporating cardiovascular exercise, strength training and flexibility.
IF YOU'VE BEEN SEDENTARY FOR A WHILE or are concerned about your health, consult your physician and consider having a professional trainer tailor an exercise program for you.
"There is absolutely no question baby boomers are radically different from their parents when it comes to continuing to play their sports and stay active," said Dr. Richard A. Parker.
Parker said that while the mind may be willing, concessions to age must be made to avoid breakdowns of the flesh.
Mike Micheli is back playing baseball after spending eight months in rehab following knee and shoulder surgery at age 52.
When Gil Bergeron fell and broke his shoulder a few years ago while Roller Blading near his Escondido home, there was no question he was willing to endure surgery and the long, tedious rehab necessary to get back to playing ice hockey, even though he was 52.
The 42-year-old wife and mother to four kids had been playing hockey for only a year when she broke several bones in her ankle during a midnight tournament game in Las Vegas.
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