Posted: 5/30/2003 10:56:03 PM EDT
| OK, as we get older our metabolism changes, hormonal excretion/levels diminish and we usually slow down a bit, and gravity starts rearing its ugly head more obviously(sag). This is the rule not the exception. My over 45 workout is targeted to, IMO address these issues. This is my general workout, every time starting w/15-20min cardio to warm up, or to a good sweat anyway. Then I hit the weights, 3 or 4 sets, 8/10reps, 1 exercise, to failure, per muscle group I'm targeting (legs,back,chest,etc) varing the exercises a little every few months. Abbs in one form or another to exhaustion 5 time's a week because this is a trouble area as we get older(males). A couple days a week I get to push the envelope and do some INTENSE supersets, if I'm up to it. IT SUCKS TO GET OLD. Anyone else have a "LONG TERM" plan....ie to be still at it till your in a wheelchair or dead? I'm interested in your plan........... |
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Quoted: Anyone else have a "LONG TERM" plan....ie to be still at it till your in a wheelchair or dead? Yep, me. I'm interested in your plan........... Well, I'm only 30, so aging hasn't really been a problem for me yet. My joints are starting to bother me though, so other problems may not be far off. I think my long term plan may involve hormone replacement therapy. The more I read about it, the more I like that idea. Hopefully EdAvilaSr will reply. I think he found the fountain of youth. |
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I've said it before, and I'll say it again, "MUSCLE COMES AND GOES, BUT YOU WANT YOUR JOINTS TO LAST FOREVER" What I mean is to discipline yourself to use a much lighter weight in your routines. Your joints will last longer than some 9 to 5 powerlifter on an ego trip(me!). Also, work on flexibility and range of motion. Make a significant portion of your workout cardio-intensive. Since you ARE getting older (no flame intended) make the dietary changes necessary to get maturity-onset diabetes at bay. Metalstorm has spoken! You WILL obey. Good luck! |
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Quoted: I've said it before, and I'll say it again, "MUSCLE COMES AND GOES, BUT YOU WANT YOUR JOINTS TO LAST FOREVER" I'll agree with this. What I mean is to discipline yourself to use a much lighter weight in your routines. Your joints will last longer than some 9 to 5 powerlifter on an ego trip(me!). Yeah, I'm starting to do this now. No more 1RM, that's for sure. I've also quit doing barbell exercises because dumbells seem to be much better on my rotator cuff. Also, work on flexibility and range of motion. Hmmm... haven't really thought about that. Any suggestions? Make a significant portion of your workout cardio-intensive. Doing cardio 6 days a week in the morning. Nothing too strenuous, just elevate my heart rate to about 70% for 30 min. Since you ARE getting older (no flame intended) None taken. I'm not getting older. You must be talking to bolt [:)] make the dietary changes necessary to get maturity-onset diabetes at bay. My diet is pretty good now. No refined sugars, usually only good complex carbs, good fats, lots of protein, and simple carbs before and after workouts. |
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I was 47 when I started Tae Kwon Do. It kicked my butt so bad that my instructor use to whisper in my ear, "No die, No die." What I retained from the experience other than a new skill set, was the stretching excercises. Like these guys said, my muscle tone shifts with the time of the year with more activity in the summer and less in the winter. The stretcing keeps my joints limber. One man in his sixties, saw the benifit of the stretching and now has a school for seniors that teaches Tae Kwon Do stretching techniques. It's caught on around here like wildfire. You can actually buy VHS tapes with the techniques and do at home. Theres techiniques for every part of your body so even in a wheel chair, there is benefit. It's also a great confidence builder to know you can kick 6" above your head. Cute story: I'm traveling with a kid half my age and in way better shape. He works out twice a week in a health club. We get stranded by actualy terrorist security alert in Pittsburgs airport for hours. He gets into this I can do much more than you shit so I say, can you put your back on the wall and then without moving your back touch the front of your knee to the wall. "That's easy." I laughed my ass off as he tried time after time. |
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Quoted: Quoted: I've said it before, and I'll say it again, "MUSCLE COMES AND GOES, BUT YOU WANT YOUR JOINTS TO LAST FOREVER Yeah, I'm starting to do this now. No more 1RM, that's for sure. I've also quit doing barbell exercises because dumbells seem to be much better on my rotator cuff. I got a buddy from days ago, he's had BOTH operated on because of lifting Also, work on flexibility and range of motion. Hmmm... haven't really thought about that. Any suggestions? BOLT--> Some days I can get in a decent workout w/cardio and a TOTAL body streching regieme Doing cardio 6 days a week in the morning. Nothing too strenuous, just elevate my heart rate to about 70% for 30 min. Since you ARE getting older (no flame intended) None taken. I'm not getting older. You must be talking to bolt [:)] REMEMBER......cardiovascular disease is the NATIONS #1 killer (or so I'm told)....your heart is a muscle too [;)] |