article about older women lifting

macska · 10-24-17, 06:58 AM

http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/heal...13-gz0a87.html

Vintage VFer · 10-24-17, 11:13 AM

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcopenia

Too bad many of the women I know have no interest in weight lifting.

lreidgreen · 10-24-17, 11:18 AM

Yes strength is very important which is why at age 56 I still lift. And Ruth Bader Ginsburg is in her 80's and lifts. In fact I was at the bookstore last week and her trainer has published a book outlining the program he developed for her. I didn't get a chance to look at it but there was a funny article in Politico about her routine several months ago.

MelissaA · 10-24-17, 11:51 AM

Interesting timing. I have an appointment with a physical therapist today to find out how to lift safely after a mastectomy. I'm curious if there are any moves I should no longer do, how heavy I should go, etc. I used to be so strong and am now so weak, so I have to start somewhere to regain what I've lost. BTW, I'm 52.

KayB · 10-24-17, 12:10 PM

MelissaA I would be interested in hearing what you learn. I had a left modified radical mastectomy & a right simple mastectomy with immediate reconstruction with expanders Dec. 2014. Finished chemo in April 2015, had "the boys" put in in June. My plastic surgeon said I could do anything. In the fall of 2015 I bought myself a Concept2 rower & have been happily rowing ever since. I'm back to lifting weights & helping dh with the garage construction. I'm 68.

Sue B · 10-24-17, 04:13 PM

Good article, thanks for sharing. At my gym it's just about 50/50 men and women in the weight room.

Joni O · 10-24-17, 04:30 PM

OMG Sue! Greer Childers in her Oxycise glory!

Also, it’s unfortunate that it’s such a surprise that women over 50 lift heavy weights - that an article is written to point it out. That being said, I have only one non-VF friend that lifts at all so guess it’s not surprising that’s it’s a big deal.

Sue B · 10-24-17, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Joni O

OMG Sue! Greer Childers in her Oxycise glory!

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Pat58 · 10-25-17, 07:33 AM

SueB I was thinking of your Body Flex Halloween avatar just the other day - LOL, she's back!

fanofladyvols · 10-25-17, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by KayB

MelissaA I would be interested in hearing what you learn. I had a left modified radical mastectomy & a right simple mastectomy with immediate reconstruction with expanders Dec. 2014. Finished chemo in April 2015, had "the boys" put in in June. My plastic surgeon said I could do anything. In the fall of 2015 I bought myself a Concept2 rower & have been happily rowing ever since. I'm back to lifting weights & helping dh with the garage construction. I'm 68.

Just wanted to give a VF cheer to MelissaA and Kay for being survivors. Happy to see you both Living Strong!

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10-24-17, 06:58 AM
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10-24-17, 11:13 AM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcopenia Too bad many of the women I know have no interest in weight lifting. __________________ Goal:250 / Done:91 POSTURE CHECK!

10-24-17, 11:18 AM
lreidgreen VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey	Yes strength is very important which is why at age 56 I still lift. And Ruth Bader Ginsburg is in her 80's and lifts. In fact I was at the bookstore last week and her trainer has published a book outlining the program he developed for her. I didn't get a chance to look at it but there was a funny article in Politico about her routine several months ago.

10-24-17, 11:51 AM
MelissaA Join Date: Nov 2001	Interesting timing. I have an appointment with a physical therapist today to find out how to lift safely after a mastectomy. I'm curious if there are any moves I should no longer do, how heavy I should go, etc. I used to be so strong and am now so weak, so I have to start somewhere to regain what I've lost. BTW, I'm 52.

10-24-17, 12:10 PM
KayB VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: East TN	MelissaA I would be interested in hearing what you learn. I had a left modified radical mastectomy & a right simple mastectomy with immediate reconstruction with expanders Dec. 2014. Finished chemo in April 2015, had "the boys" put in in June. My plastic surgeon said I could do anything. In the fall of 2015 I bought myself a Concept2 rower & have been happily rowing ever since. I'm back to lifting weights & helping dh with the garage construction. I'm 68. __________________ SpecialK "If you're going to have a big butt; have a GREATbig butt!" Gin Miller Breast cancer Survivor!

10-24-17, 04:13 PM
Sue B VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland	Good article, thanks for sharing. At my gym it's just about 50/50 men and women in the weight room. __________________ Move your body often, sometimes hard. Every bit counts. Drop Two Sizes, Fit Body Blueprint, STRONG Eat. Lift. Thrive. and Revamp grad DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

10-24-17, 04:30 PM
Joni O VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities, MN	OMG Sue! Greer Childers in her Oxycise glory! Also, it’s unfortunate that it’s such a surprise that women over 50 lift heavy weights - that an article is written to point it out. That being said, I have only one non-VF friend that lifts at all so guess it’s not surprising that’s it’s a big deal.

10-25-17, 07:33 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	SueB I was thinking of your Body Flex Halloween avatar just the other day - LOL, she's back!