Recent content by mtnbiker

I always wondered why some people had the natural athletic ability and others (like me) have to work at it constantly to maintain good fitness. Maybe body structure has something to do with that also.

I think they need to leave it alone for a while, certainly they don't need to do away with it. Sounds like someone's plan to do away with Social Security several years ago and let people invest in the stock market for their retirement. hmmm, now how would that have worked out?

Thank you for the link to the plan finder, it has helped me a lot. I wonder about the ratings and how they are conducted.

I for one used to get Medicare and Medicaid confused before I got old enough for Medicare. A few years ago I was waiting to see my Doctor and there was a sign that said "we do not accept Medicaid" and I asked my doctor why he didn't treat older people. He seemed confused until I mentioned his...

I am not sure what interval training is but I can tell you what works best for me. I used to run, slow steady speeds for 30 minutes to an hour. When I got older and my knees couldn't take it any more I took up mountain biking. Up and down hills, for an hour or an hour and a half. The mountain...