Cardio/resistance training (but not weights) for health

I meant to add - would swimming be enough?

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!

@antz123
I used to swim 5 miles a day and I didn't use them but there are various things you can wear or drag to create resistance.
Jake

Hey Jake,
If you're swimming 5 miles a day I imagine you don't need anything else!
How did you ever get time btw 😅

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My formula is something every day. Cardio, yoga, some resistance like bands or small weights on the treadmill. High heart rate, endorphins, promotes higher quality sleep. Yoga generates calming and present moment awareness. Cardio with low knee stress; swimming, XC skiing, fast walking, cycling all are easy on knees and even promote healthier knees. Even shoveling snow…

Love the video @randywhite! I thought I would share another discussion with more helpful videos sadly not as uplifting as Randy's though...

--- Strength training: How-to video collection:
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i have found Elliptical is also good for upper and lower combo work out with less stress on the knees. Good luck

I'm a 71 woman and I found 2 things very helpful. One, is my recumbent bike. I do 5 miles a day and it cured my knee pain and makes my heart doctor happy that I'm getting some cardio in. Second, I do a series of exercises using 5 lb. weights. This just gives me some upper body strength to do household chores and I think it improves my posture. My point is you need cardio and strength training, no matter what your age, to stay healthy...good Luck !