Getting back to exercise after a long break can feel like standing at the bottom of a hill and wondering who moved the top farther away. The good news is that you don’t need a gym membership, fancy shoes, or the same body you had at 35. You need a safe starting point, a little patience, and a plan that doesn’t punish you for being out of practice. After 60, exercise isn’t about proving anything. It’s about making daily life easier: getting out of a chair with less effort, car