02-17-16, 11:30 AM | |
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: D.C. Area
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Check out this couple, in their 80s and still water skiing. Love this website, always get lots of inspiration.
https://www.growingbolder.com/in-the...itles-3027910/ |
02-17-16, 11:47 AM | |
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Zigzagging through life
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Eric Cressey wrote this article and posted it the other day. After reading it, 3 fitness programs known to VF-ers came to mind: NROL, P90x3, and Tracie Long. There are probably others.... any come to mind?
http://ericcressey.com/10-ways-to-remain-athletic Like Dirt Diva, I have had set-back after set-back and I am returning to Pilates, with the goal of buying my own reformer. Rather than making Pilates the add-on, I'll make it my mainstay and add on 15-30 min of daily weight lifting. Between injuries, hormones, and stress my 50's thus far (I just turned 52), have been a challenge, but exercise and proper nutrition are the cornerstones to my wellbeing, so I will persist. |
02-17-16, 12:02 PM | ||
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Alberta
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As counterintuitive as it seems, I also really believe that working on plyos as we age is important so I'm on board with #2. It doesn't have to be drastic, though, as he points out, and can be modified. I don't quite know how to use the medicine balls at home - thumping them against the wall or floor is pretty noisy. So...that will take some thinking. All in all a great list to keep in mind and tweak to our own needs/challenges/preferences. Thanks for posting.
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02-17-16, 01:02 PM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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To be honest, I was NEVER into hardcore exercise. I have been, am now and always shall be a moderate/intermediate exerciser. For almost 36 years, I have exercised moderately and consistency. So, I don't have to be sad about not doing marathons or Olympic style lifting anymore.
I have always loved hiking, but can't do really steep, rocky trails anymore. (I never liked them anyway.) As with all things, consistency is the key. Do what you can. Be smart. Be kind to yourself.
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02-17-16, 01:16 PM | ||
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: I love that dirty water...
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Anyway, my point in posting is the importance of letting go of the 'I'm x years old, therefore I should or shouldn't be doing this or that.' I do think the OP's doctor is wise to suggest injury prevention exercises, soft tissue work, etc. I think a lot of doctors don't even think of that. They just deal with problems as they come up, rather than trying to head them off at the pass. So kudos to the doc for even bringing it up. |
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aging, balance training, ernestine shepherd, injuries, injury prevention, limitations, over 50, posture, senior exercise, senior strength training |
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