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04-20-16, 04:26 PM | |
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I have a few thoughts about this whole topic . . . First, "over 50" includes a wide range of ages from 51 to 99 so there's got to be a difference in what's appropriate for someone in their 50s and for someone in their 90s. Also, I don't think people should be discouraged from doing squats, lunges, burpees, and so on, but for some people seeing all of those exercises crammed into a 15 minute workout could be just plain intimidating, and they might not exercise at all as a result. I think the emphasis should be on helping people figure out what's right for them and where they can improve from there. I guess what I'm saying is that both AARP and Margaret Richard could improve their message. For what it's worth, I'm 59, and I do squats, burpees, jumping jacks, and all of that, but I realize that's not the best thing for everyone.
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04-20-16, 04:37 PM | |
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Pat yourselves on the back but VF members are atypical of the general population. Look around at your neighbors, friends, coworkers and people over 50 in general. They are not fit. Fit people know their limitations while the unfit don't, so usually get discouraged when they can't do the recommended exercises or sustain injuries trying to do them since they are for 'old people.'
Margaret's exercises are joint friendly, especially important for older people with arthritis, for example. I've had bad knees since teen years and thanks to years of doing Margaret's workouts my knees have never been better. I have a wrist problem so I wouldn't be able to do some of the exercises in that video. But I know my limitations and know how to modify. Non-exercisers are clueless.
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04-20-16, 04:58 PM | |
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Years back, Margaret Richard did a video for the National Institute on Aging. I had bought it for my father, and I thought it was a good video with traditional exercises using weights. She would be a great spokesperson or writer for AARP. I think that she is mindful of what is safe and effective for older people, taking into account that there are varying levels of fitness.
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04-20-16, 06:02 PM | ||
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I didn't watch the video (trying to save data) but I actually think the 15 minute workout article is a great idea. I know Margaret Richards is a very well-respected authority in the fitness industry, and I know she has done a lot of good for people. But this sort of sounds like creating controversy to promote herself.
But also, she may be of the opinion that squats and jumping jacks are a bad idea for anyone over 50, but in the fitness industry there is often disagreement between professionals, and personally, I have seen people I have tremendous respect for say things I don't agree with. They have their biases which influences them away from a larger perspective because they are human like the rest of us. That doesn't mean I have to throw away everything. I can just leave out the part I don't agree with or doesn't work for me. Quote:
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04-20-16, 06:12 PM | ||
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04-20-16, 06:17 PM | |
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"I think Margaret made generalizations in her email to AARP based on her experience. Margaret clearly knows her stuff but shouldn't assume to know what's good for all AARP members. People are living longer, and are more active in their "AARP years". Not all exercise has to be slow, gentle movements."
I agree. Maybe something that states what level of an exerciser 'these' workouts would be for. I hope they don't start holding back on what us oldies over 50 can do!!! (Says she that ran 10 5K races last year at 53) |
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aarp, aging, cane fu, ernestine shepherd, margaret richard, margaret richard rotation, national institute aging, senior exercise |
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