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Cardio/resistance training (but not weights) for health
Aging Well | Last Active: Apr 19, 2023 | Replies (29)Comment receiving replies
I'm 71 years old. From everything I've read and been advised I think adding some kind of resistance routine is good practice. That could be weightlifting. But it could also be resistance bands. Some of the weightlifting I do is to be in the shape I want for the activities I enjoy. For instance, I enjoy and perform better in x-country skiing (classic) when I've been weightlifting during the off-season. Hiking is a good aerobic exercise and anything that involves walking at a good pace with your own body weight is considered good. Rowing is another good example. If you're referring to a rowing machine then that's a full body workout that includes aerobic and resistance. I've read that swimming isn't enough for resistance although it could be a good aerobic workout.
I used to row in a rowing club. I enjoyed rowing in 6 person or 4 person shell however I quit when I became concerned about the lack of safety practices in the club. I'm thinking of rejoining this summer as they now have sculls - a one person boat - and then I'm my own safety practice.
I've seen people bounding up and down ski hills in summer with poles. Now that's hill walking!
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Hi i’m closing in on 90 and i’ve found that when you get older it’s important to exercise including weights to keep your strength up otherwise when you get older if you don’t exercise you become frail and unable to do things , just exist . Active is to me so important for my quality of life
Especially during the winter unless your fortunate to live in a warm climate there is no excuse for not being active
At my and my wife’s age we are done traveling so we’re in for the winter which can be challenging where we live in the North East
but we find ways to be active also having a small gym in my basement helps. i have a elliptical and a rowing machine along with a set of weights and a bench
Also a tv set up there all this was set up during the covid and you wouldn’t dare go to a gym but now we like the set up and use our gym instead of joining one
Hey good on ya Helen. 71 years young!
You are right about the rowing. I use a machine in the gym and it is certainly one of the most challenging cardio pieces there.
I recently went swimming, after years of not swimming. I found that my cardio and (light weight training) from the gym really helped, as it can be a challenge to get the breathing right in the pool, if out of practice.
But generally I believe one thing helps the other. I think the term crosstraining means doing a selection of different exercises. Such as hillwalking or X country skiing.
On that note, for years I have been threatening to fly to mainland Europe and try it! I have a holiday booked in April - bootcamp Marbella- in Spain. But now you mention X country skiing I think I'll try that for a winter holiday too!
In Ireland we are fortunate insofar as we are not obliged to take out health insurance. Although most people agree it is a good idea, especially as we get older. My philosophy is that out best health insurance policy is to get and stay in shape, make it a lifestyle, when we are in shape, it really is not a big deal to maintain that fitness. A little bit often, they say.
And a lot less Guinness, I've decided 🙂
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Age 79 machines I enjoy.
Polar H10 Heart Strap monitor a valuable aid.
Old model B Concept2 rower with the upgraded PM5 Performance Monitor.
Old Schwinn Airdyne. I consider the gold standard of exercise.
Kettlebells.
Garage sale Treadmill. I am not a runner, enjoy walking at 6-12 degree incline walking from 1.5-3mph.
Resistance training.
elliptical
Have you considered a Concept2 rowing machine. I have a beautiful old model B and it is a workhorse. There are other brands, Concept2 best bang for the dollar and fantasic support.