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I’m 32. Lifelong weightlifter. I’ll keep that up as long as I am able. I hike a lot in WNC. There are a lot of flat walking trails here. I may have to back off to that.
Leg strength is one of the biggest markers of his stable you are. When I was 18 and lifting seriously, I squatted 565 lbs on free weights. I can’t do anywhere near that now, and my legs do not feel as stable.
At some point...I'm sure at far less than 500 pounds, the practical need has been met and more weight just increases the risk of injury. I'd much rather know at what weight I should be able to squat for say, 8 - 10 reps to be at like the 95th percentile for my age or for avoiding accidents, whatever. I'm not in it to set any records but for the sake of longevity and especially quality of life.
I spent my life as a parttime professional dancer/instructor. Sadly, since January, my 6 and 7th foot surgeries have prevented me from even wearing shoes and I am in the worst shape ever. I can barely walk, and now, it appears I've developed a huge neuroma in the foot that had the 2 surgeries. ( first surgery was performed incorrectly by the doctor and the corrective surgery resulted in me ending up in ICU due to anesthesia error - I still have brain fog and my heart beats really oddly)
So... instead of dancing, exercising (to include pelvic floor exercises), doing my usual extensive yardwork on my 2 acres, I've turned into a pile of mush and am really disgusted by the entire thing.
IF things return to normal, hopefully, I shall resume my exercises. I don't go to exercise classes because I hate being in public and it is too much effort to clean up, drive to town, and go to a class which really wouldn't be 'my thing' anyway.
Hey, sexual health is an important part of overall health! ...and good for bladder health as well.
To the walkers: How do you deal with boredom? Do you drive somewhere and walk, or just walk around your neighborhood or other?
What boredom? Headphones and good music, podcasts, or audio books.
Tip: If you're religious/spiritual and have a hard time reading your holy book (Bible, Koran, Torah, etc ), get an audio version and listen while you walk.
I walk. I swim. And I belly dance. it is a great exercise for the core and helping to prevent injuries from falling. Pls, I wear one of those little scarfs when I do it and love to hear the coins jingle!
I just find it funny that 8 out of the first 9 responses were from people not 65 like the title suggest. Even a 32 year old chimed in
Just from observation, even here in LA I don't think I have seen 1 fit person over 65. I guess I will if I have Sly Stallone sighting one of these day.
TRT needs to be moved more to the forefront.
If you're not seeing fit seniors you're not looking. Many fit seniors don't look like seniors (especially in LA). Being fit as a senior does not necessarily mean bulging muscles or flat stomachs. Look at your local gyms, pools and parks during the daytime. You will see seniors actively exercising.
Here at our condo complex, there are 3 60-something guys who surf. That really impresses me.
Most of us just walk, though. We go one mile to the next complex, then back, so 2 miles. It's never boring on the beach. Jellyfish, thousands of sand crabs, interesting trash washes up....driftwood....dead fish and turtles. Vultures and frigate birds. Hard-packed sand alternates with soft, so more effort there.
Also 20 min. on the elliptical doing interval bursts while watching a Spanish lesson. I'd like to get back into Pilates but not sure how my arthritic joints will handle it. They have precluded much of what I used to do in the exercise dept. Forget weights, etc.
I spend a lot more time exercising now than I did when I was working. I have more time for it now, it's a part of my daily social life, and a few health issues have given me incentive. I do country line dance classes at the gym every morning, walk nature trails, do circuit equipment (especially the rowing machines, which I love) and swim. Our HOA has water aerobics classes in the summer, and I try to go to those 2-3 times a week.
I do a lot of walking, but boredom has never been an issue for me. I guess I just have plenty to think about.
In my late 60s, I do lots of walking and yoga, have a flat stomach, am well toned. Husband has a little belly because he eats a lot of carbs, otherwise he is still quite strong and active.
I walk/jog 2-3 miles 4 mornings a week, normally 45 mins in cardio/fat-burning zone. Then I walk as needed the rest of the day to get in 10000 steps (my Fitbit is set to remind me to walk at least 300 steps every hour between 11:00am and 7:00pm).
Yoga, 20-30 mins, 3-4x a week, same days as the walk/jogs.
I've fallen off the wagon on my 2x week light upper body weight lifting, using Mirabai Holland videos. Need to resume that.
I'm 69, have been following this routine more or less for about 15 years, have not yet had any knee or joint problems.
I listen to audiobooks while I work out. Sometimes even while doing yoga - heresy I know! But I'm not going to turn off a good book just to go Ommm.
I have a Concept 2 rower and enjoy short (10-15 mins) sessions on it occasionally. Mostly I keep and lightly use it in case I ever have a foot/ankle injury that prevents me from being able to walk/jog.
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...and good for bladder health as well.
