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And I think anyone in their 80s like Earnestine, running 70-80 miles a week is impressive and probably has arthritis in knees and hips but just pushed through.
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05-21-21, 12:15 PM | |
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Age 44, I did Yvette and Cathe and Horizontal Conditioning.
Age 47, numerous injuries piling up that won't heal properly, 3 years into perimenopause hell, 35 new pounds in my middle, numerous bizarre health issues. Now the only horizontal conditioning I'm able to do is ice my torn meniscus on the couch. My mind thinks I can still do anything. My body thinks otherwise. Looks like walking and CS are really all I can handle going forward. But I do really benefit from listening to Paula B. (But then I immediately realize that my best days are behind me and that is tough to manage those thoughts. Sigh). |
05-21-21, 12:49 PM | ||
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Connecticut
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There is arthritis you can live with in discomfort, and there is arthritis, as in debilitating. I had every intention of working out hard for the rest of my time on this planet, but my genetics had other things in store for me. My mind says go but my body says it ain't gonna happen. I sometimes wonder what condition I'd be in if I wasn't already a fan of exercising. I still do more than a lot of people younger than me. |
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05-21-21, 01:10 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Maryland, USA
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I have to say I had to scale back in my early 40's. My back and hips just could not take high impact and heavy weights. But, to be truthful, I never really truly enjoyed heavy weight work or jumping around, but did it for a time b/c I felt I had to to be "in shape" (whatever that means, LOL!). I did enjoy running and wish I could still do that - it was very therapeutic to me mentally to run. I have toyed with trying to run again...but I'm not sure if it is wise.
Mainly I stick w/ lower impact and lower intensity workouts and have been doing that for years now. I never really saw tons of "visible" results from any exercising I did...except for when I did a push-up challenge and had the best arms ever! I suppose when I did the FIRM I was more muscular overall and looked more toned, but I was also at my heaviest (non-pregnant) weight, then, too. My focus has really changed since I was younger, being functional and pain free is more important to me than having my body look a certain way. There are also times in my life where I need calming workouts for my mental/emotional health - particularly if I'm going through a stressful event. But, all that being said to the OP - there is no reason to stop doing what feels good to you just b/c of your age - If you feel great doing what you are doing keep at it! As long as you are not getting injured, run down, or doing it simply b/c you feel like you have to, you are good to go!! I sometimes wonder if I will feel differently once I retire and have more time and don't necessarily have to get my workout done in the morning to ensure it is done...you know what I mean? Energy may improve if I could workout at the time of day that suits me best, not my work schedule. But time will tell. I'm 53, btw! Donna |
05-21-21, 01:36 PM | |
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KateTT, keep going with your tough workouts as long as you enjoy it! You will know when/if the time is right to slow down or lighten up.
I'm 65 and I started doing lighter workouts a few years ago. I just don't have the desire to workout as hard as I used to. |
05-21-21, 02:22 PM | ||
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05-21-21, 03:25 PM | |
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: AL
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I've recently thought about this, but more-so because its seemed that a lot of people in the best shape (supposedly), seemed to get the most arthritis, etc, but it seems they would have built more and better bone mass, etc.. I got curious but didn't know how to word it. Maybe it had to do with over-use thru the years?
Anyway, to your question, mine personally raises and lowers all the time. As long as you are doing the things to insure you are doing good and not over - use harm, do totally what feels good and makes you feel alive!! If you are still feeling good the next day, then why change unless you want to. Always being sure (and I think you said this) to keep up with mobility and flexibility, etc.. You are so encouraging! Thankyou for that!!
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05-21-21, 05:39 PM | |
Join Date: Aug 2002
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I feel like I slowed down more during perimenopause and the early menopause years than I have now. And a couple of times when I later found out I was low thyroid and low iron. You slow down in younger years when your energy is dragging. I suspect joint issues slow you down more as you age.
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