05-20-21, 05:47 PM | ||
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05-20-21, 06:44 PM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Ohio
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62 here and still lifting what I consider fairly heavy for most workouts but recovery from DOMS takes longer.
Maybe it's an age thing but I've discovered I don't like fast paced weight workouts any longer. Slow(er) and steady is the name of the game for me now. I don't think it's because I've hit some magic age number but it's that I don't want to rush anymore. I feel like I've done that since I was in my 20's between marriage, working, kids, helping with elderly parents. I used to do high impact step and loved it but something changed in my feet and I just can't anymore. I guess I "could" but why torture myself? |
05-20-21, 08:28 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Another issue I think I'm learning about is my balance.
I recently got stability bars for my rebounder and have been eager to get on it, so maybe for me there are balance issues I'd not previously identified. Still exploring that one, but it might also be part of why I prefer workouts with a more deliberate pace and a lack of rotating movements.
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05-20-21, 10:17 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
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I think that's an personal thing.
I mean we have Earnestine Shepard the " World's Oldest Bodybuilder" who didn't even start training until she was 56 started competing in her 70s, runs about 70 miles a week,has done a few marathons, not only trains herself but also leads classes for people, and was just in a Beyonce video last year at 85. I mean, doesn't sound like she's slowed down. Well, I guess she did "retire" from competitive bodybuilding LOL And Joan MacDonald who started training in her 70s. I follow her on Instagram and YouTube, and she's amazing.
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05-21-21, 06:44 AM | |
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Saint Paul, MN
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I'm 59 verging on 60 here. I used to do very intense exercising up to three years ago, then I needed a knee replacement, followed by a hip replacement last year. I tried recovering and redoing intense exercising after the knee replacement, but couldn't do all of my exercises and after the hip went out, I was reduced to just trying to walk my dog. I'm feeling well now walking 1-4 miles a day, but can't do a lot of floor exercises as getting up and down off the floor is difficult and I can't kneel on that knee. I've also got a shoulder that's going out with arthritis and limits my activities - when I get a cortisone shot in the shoulder, it's better, but I'm not trying to do kettlebells on that shoulder like I did three years ago. Sigh. I'm glad I can do normal life activities like taking care of my house and yard and keeping my dog happy with his walks. I'll occasionally do chair yoga offered in my community, but don't feel that's much...
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05-21-21, 09:29 AM | ||
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Illinois
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05-21-21, 10:43 AM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
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Not really sure if I want to say I'm "slowing down". Rather, I've changed things up. I've brought Classical Stretch back into my life... on a more regular basis. I rebound for my main cardio through out the week. I'm also giving BBOD Barre Blend a fighting chance.
My body has told me to change what I do. I've set aside the FIRMs/Fitprimes and am choosing to use moments and methods that are more soothing and therapedic...but I still get a great calorie burn and toning effect. If I loose weight then it's a bonus at this point. I've changed my overall focus to healthy movement and mobility vs weight loss. I want to hike, ride my Ebike and play with my grandchildren without limits. I think my recent plan will give me that.
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05-21-21, 11:09 AM | |
Join Date: May 2004
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54 here
I love lifting and push myself but recently am discovering it taking longer to recover. I would end up resorting to different video when realizing my body just wasn't up to doing weights that day. I don't like the timed routines where you try to do so many reps, like Crossfit. I cringe when I see some of their routines. It's so easy to lose the form. After my shoulder impediment surgery, I like to take my time to make sure the form is correct. I still do step cardio but with no risers. My knees has had enough of the high impact I've done in my younger years. I still do high impact occasionally, maybe once or twice a month. Thanks to genetics, my body has changed its look and I've...adjusted. But this is the only body I get. As long I can move, I'm good. |
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