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Exercise as a Prostate Cancer treatment
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@handera
I started taking ADT when I was 70. I didn’t really start going to the gym until I was 76. I went because I found I could not get off the ground without pulling myself up on a chair or a fence. My muscles had deteriorated that much. After going to the gym for about four months, I was finally able to get up on my own.
Can you get off the floor on your own right now? I was always very active so that was one reason my muscles didn’t deteriorate too quickly, Maybe you’re in the same situation, But you really want to do some Weight training so you don’t find yourself on the floor and unable to get up on your own.
As you probably know, I run a mile twice a day every day, but that’s not enough. You’ve got to do that weight training with ADT or your muscles really deteriorate. I still go three days a week unless something really gets in the way, doesn’t happen often. It’s not that I like doing it because I don’t, but I have to do it.
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@jeffmarc
I have absolutely no problem getting up off the floor, without something to climb up on.
I have much stronger heart and lungs, my VO2 Max is currently 48, as compared to 35 when I first started running at age 66,
Also, I can’t remember when my leg muscles were so developed …. a natural effect of running.
Max cushioning shoes, double socks, running on a rubberized track and Zone 2 running all contribute to maximizing joint safety…an ultra important consideration if you’re over 60 and run.
Push ups are actually quite effective for developing upper body strength. I have increased the number of sets over time.
You are correct about doing muscle strengthening exercise. After cardiovascular exercise, it’s the 2nd most important exercise activity for the elderly.
Interestingly, the 3rd most important exercise routines are stability reinforcing routines…. among folks 65+, falls are the leading cause of injury‑related mortality.