At 77 years old, how much exercise can I do?

I take two days off between weight training, and don’t run or bike back to back days. At 73, I need more recovery time from whatever workout I do

@howardrlewis FYI- I am 77 and do about 12 hours a week intensive exercise - zumba, various barre classes, barbell strength, spinning etc. I look amazing however my body does remind me of my age- lost some height so my discs in my back are not great- I take prolozone shots every once in a while- they do alleviate the pain except when I wake up. I have some lymphedema and also vein insufficiency in my legs which causes them to swell. So great looking exterior messed up interior.

@howardrlewis My doctor said to never stop moving and keep exercising. I have friends at YMCA who are over 90 who are still exercising.

One guy is still walking in marathons at age 100 and has the medals to prove it

@howardrlewis
I am an 90 year old woman
I Live alone and and go to exercise class 3 days a week here at park,
but I slow down if I need to.
I am in a band at my senior park. I get doctors that are
Not a long drive.
I take care of all my house cleaning and gardening.
But it sure doesn't get easier.
I've stopped telling people how old I am. They seem to put me in a "old" box if I do.
Good fortune to you.

Most of the comments here reflect my own experience. I can't work out as intensively as I could in younger years. In trying to improve my strength and endurance I have to be careful not to work too hard or repeat the exercise too soon. When I do, I end up with pains that takes literally months to go away. So I work with a trainer who keeps me focused and limits my excess. I do that once a week. Then since I broke my leg, I go to the physical therapist once a week and she puts me through good exercise and focuses my attention on leg recovery. And then I go to the gym once more for walking on the treadmill (It's winter here and outside is slippery), strength and balance training, and stretching. The important thing I've discovered for myself is not to overdue it. Recovery takes a really long time at this age so don't do things I will need to recover from.

I agree ,if you are still active at our age 77 thats great . However ,my career as a hairdresser for over 50 years took a toll on my body after i retired . I am now suffering from back pain and arthritis in my hands . I can manage that with cortisone shots twice a year but now my knee is shot with a tourn meniscus alc joint and arthritis, I can hardly walk never mind run . !! i use to play competitive golf for over 40 years and had to give that up as well . I spend most os my time trying to do my steps with a walker . Luckily I am an artist and have painting to help but it’s not fun when you use to be so active . I am trying to avoid surgery on my knee any suggestions on how to deal with torn meniscus ?

The best exercise advice that I ever got was to train hard and rest harder.

@howardrlewis I just turned 70 last month and ride a bike about 2.5 miles everyday, sometimes twice. I also am still able to shovel snow. My great grandfather lived until 96 and he walked every morning. He was still bowling in a seniors league at 90???

I retired in May when I turned 70. I’ve run for years. Admittedly very slow now but do 3-3.5 miles 5 days a week at 5:30 am. My run partner/ a neighbor is 8 years younger and still works. I quickly change my clothes when I get in and go to the gym. I do weights 30-45 min. Some days that includes stretching. I take weekends off. I am slower than I used to be at everything. I exercise (because I can) to be able to keep up physically. It clears the mind, feels great when I’m done, improves balance and enables me to run around with my 3 y o grandson.