Solotripper and I have discussed this before. And we're on the same page. Something you will do is better than a professionally designed program you won't do. So, ask yourself, "what can I start and keep at?" When you get the answer, do that.

I'm 72 and retired. I work out at a local gym, weights, treadmill, cycle, the whole bit. So, I don't get in shape to go. In fact my trips to the outback are sort of a respite.

But here are a couple of suggestions: 1) to get some good core strength, buy a large excercise ball, inflate it to full capacity, sit on it while watching TV; as the ball tries to roll, you'll need to tighten your core muscles; 2) yoga, it's not about what you think it is; been at it about 10 years and it has improved flexibility and balance.

Tim