We’re all getting old, Afterworders quicker than most others. Even young Afterworders are old. If we don’t use it, we lose it. We need to keep our muscles strong, to maintain good bone health, balance, mental and physical wellbeing and circulation. We should be going to the gym and working out with weights.

There are simple things we can do at home: arm rolls holding tins of beans, chair squats (sitting and standing slowly, without using your arms), wall presses (like a press up but leaning against a wall), marching in place (like marching but without going anywhere), toe lifts (no, not picking up your toes from the floor but standing on tippy-toes whilst holding the back of a chair), walking heel to toe (it helps if there is a grandchild who can join in), and, my personal favourite, standing on one leg (actually standing on two legs but each in turn).

I find the best time to stand on one leg is when brushing teeth, which I do twice a day. I use an electric brush angled into the gum to help combat bone loss. I’m supposed to brush for two minutes, one minute per leg.

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