A trike just might be your ticket to fitness

Are you a senior in Ottawa?

I know most eligible voters live with their partners in their own homes.

With age comes sore hips and knees. Some also go with a wonky heart that requires a beta-blocker to keep in rhythm, but no faster than 80 bpm, even while exercising.

Aerobic fitness is poor to terrible in Rideau Rockcliffe seniors. Always out of breath.

There is an alternative exercise which is all good but a bit expensive. Seniors can still pedal, with or without clip-in shoes on a exercise bike. And it shouldn't hurt.

It can be boring, even with a TV or music.

You may want to consider a recumbent tricycle (2 front wheels, one back and a very comfortable reclined lounge seat).

These are fast, fun and easy on the joints. They are not “Grandma’s tricycle”.

Further, an “E-assist motor”can be added. To make it easier?. I have one and love it. My fitness is actually pretty good. . Things are looking good for me and they could look better for you.

For those with total knee replacement you may find your knee more normal in feeling and operating with recumbent cycling after 5 weeks when you can both make a full rotation of the crank and get up from the low seating position.

For those with balance issues you have Triking to prevent falls.

Trikes can be ellaborate with a full suspension models.

You are never too old to exercise and the truth is that you should exercise like your life depends on it...because it does; the trick is finding something you enjoy and which does not hurt your body.