Is there a right age for exercising? [Contest #306] ESP/ENG

1️⃣ Do you think there is a specific age for exercising, or can we work out at any stage of our lives? Do you currently exercise?

Obviously, the younger we are, the more active we tend to be; however, there is no reason to lead a sedentary lifestyle. Just because we may not have the same energy levels as before doesn't mean we can't exercise—quite the opposite. That is precisely when we need to stay active to keep our joints lubricated and build bone and muscle mass. The good news is that there are exercises and routines suitable for every age and stage of life. For instance, I have osteoarthritis, so every morning I do some basic exercises to stay active—simple movements like rotating my wrists, opening and closing my hands, moving my fingers, and rising up onto my tiptoes (while holding onto a surface), and so on. Even people of very advanced age can perform exercises tailored to their age and level of mobility.

Yo creo que obviamente mientras más jóvenes seamos más activos seremos, sin embargo no hay razones para el sedentarismos porque que no tengamos la misma energía que antes no significa que no podamos ejercitarnos, al contrario es cuando debemos mantenernos más activos para lubricar nuestras articulaciones y aumentar nuestra masa osea y muscular, pero la buena noticia es que existen ejercicios y rutinas para todas las edades y etapas de nuestra vida, por ejemplo yo que tengo artrosis cada mañana realizo algunos ejercicios básicos para mantenerme activa, son ejercicios sencillos como rotar las muñecas, abrir y cerrar las manos, mover los dedos, subir en puntas de pie (manteniendo agarrada una superficie) cosas así, incluslas personasde muy avanzada edad pueden realizar ejercicios acrde a su edad y grado de mobilidad.

2️⃣ Share a recipe typical of your country with everyone — a dish that reminds you of your roots.

A delicious, traditional recipe from my country (Venezuela)—which my family usually prepares for our celebrations—is called *cachapas*. The best way to describe them to someone from another country is as a thick, sweet, fresh-corn pancake or crêpe; they are griddle-cooked until golden brown on the outside and soft on the inside, then filled with fresh, melted white cheese—specifically a type we call "*Queso de mano*." We often make them as a family because the process is quite labor-intensive: you have to remove the kernels from the cob, grind them, add a little sugar, and finally cook the batter on a griddle (which we call a "*budare*"). And the taste... 🤗 😋 it’s a delicious contrast between the slight sweetness of the batter and the saltiness of the cheese—an absolute delight.

Una receta típica de mi país (Venezuela) es deliciosa y usualmente siempre la preparamos en mi familia para alguna de nuestras celebraciones, se llaman cachapas, y la mejor manera que tengo para definirlas para que un extranjero pueda tener un mayor contexto es como un panqueque o crepe grueso de maíz tierno (dulce), cocinado a la plancha, dorado por fuera, suave por dentro y relleno de queso blanco fresco y derretido un tipo de queso en específico que llamamos "Queso de mano". Se suele preparar en familia porque es muy laborioso (hay que desgranar el maiz, luego molerlo, añadir un poco de azúcar y finalmente cocinarlo a la plancha) a esta plancha la llamamos "budare". Y el sabor... 🤗 😋 es un contraste delicioso entre el ligero dulzor de la masa y el salado del queso, una absoluta delicia.

That’s all for today. Thank you so much for letting me share my ideas and a piece of my country's culture through this recipe. There is a lot of information about it online, so I highly recommend giving it a try—it’s delicious. I’ll sign off now, but not without sending you virtual kisses and hugs! 😘 🤗