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for us older generation what do you do to keep fit
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"I lift heavy stuff, swear hard and repeat frequently.
Many people underestimate their ability to get fit, stay fit and be awesome, irrespective of their age. "
Very true but I'm too darn lazy and not at all motivated.
I really want to retain flexibility, muscle strength and most of all balance as I get older though. I freely admit to being inconsistent  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I swim 3,4 times a week,IV been ill this week's so I've missed it,I love swimming it's keeping weight off me (at least 50 length per sesh) and the most important it's great for mental health.
If you struggle with anxiety or depression please try swimming to help you,I cant recommend it enough,I feel 10 times better after a session,sorry for the lecture |
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Intermittent fasting, restricted carbohydrates, zero sugar, zero gluten, green vegetables, no alcohol, yoga, walking, grounding, meditation, breath work, gratitude.
Sometimes I fall miserably but I keep going  |
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I cycle nine miles a day on my work commute, run twice a week, lift weights and have an allotment.
If you want some inspiration, look up yesterday's BBC news for North East Scotland. A fifty six year old has just finished his training as a new recruit in the fire service. |
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By *avexx OP Man
over a year ago
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"I did weight training religiously for 35 years thinking I was looking after myself. Had to give it up 2 years ago because I'm worn done   "
.. had a peek at your pictures you still look great,, |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Walking my dog mostly, three times a day and it seems to be working. However, I don't think of myself as older (though others will) and unless I see a mirror I tend to think that I am my 28 year old former self (ok, sometimes I may think 42, but that is the answer to everything). |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I did weight training religiously for 35 years thinking I was looking after myself. Had to give it up 2 years ago because I'm worn done .. had a peek at your pictures you still look great,,"
Thank you but the damage is done now. |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
The body alone is a mass and you don't need extra weight to lift their is so many ways working around the body using different techniques that provides you the ultimate fitness which is inner strength |
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By *avexx OP Man
over a year ago
cheshire |
"I did weight training religiously for 35 years thinking I was looking after myself. Had to give it up 2 years ago because I'm worn done .. had a peek at your pictures you still look great,,
Thank you but the damage is done now."
.. what about swimming or yoga.. |
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"I did weight training religiously for 35 years thinking I was looking after myself. Had to give it up 2 years ago because I'm worn done .. had a peek at your pictures you still look great,,
Thank you but the damage is done now."
Same. Burst muscles and ligament tears. Now I'm plump  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"i do lots of walking light weights, and push ups
How is 56 an older generation, come on fella you aren't old yet .. 57 next week no your right not old yet thinking positive.."
I can't for work as I'm too far away but I cycle a lot, I built my bike to be hard work so I don't have to be out for miles and miles, knobbly tyres so it adds resistance, panniers for wind drag and carry some weight in them, stay in harder gears, 10 miles and I've had enough. I try and get out once a week come rain, snow or shine plus I have a physical job.
Good luck and happy birthday for next week |
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By *avexx OP Man
over a year ago
cheshire |
"i do lots of walking light weights, and push ups
You’re definitely doing something right. You’re in very good shape. I wouldn’t mind seeing you doing some push ups on the Mrs  
Mr"
.. ha ha naughty,, |
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"Qi Gong
Low impact cardio
Yoga
Walking
Swimming.
QI gong? Do tell "
Body posture, breathing and co ordination of movement. Strengthens muscles , spirituality etc ..
It's very similar to tai chi but it is 'on the spot' and gentle. Both meditative and energising.
Can be done on a chair if people need that. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I did weight training religiously for 35 years thinking I was looking after myself. Had to give it up 2 years ago because I'm worn done .. had a peek at your pictures you still look great,,
Thank you but the damage is done now.
Same. Burst muscles and ligament tears. Now I'm plump "
I prefer the term 'upholstered' |
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"I lift heavy stuff, swear hard and repeat frequently.
Many people underestimate their ability to get fit, stay fit and be awesome, irrespective of their age.
Very true but I'm too darn lazy and not at all motivated.
I really want to retain flexibility, muscle strength and most of all balance as I get older though. I freely admit to being inconsistent "
I can't help with the lazy bit. I was always trying different things, mainly around dieting. Then I found a sport I love, and now it's part of my life and I love it. I can't make myself do an exercise i hate, like running.
Yoga is very good for all the things you mention. |
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"I did weight training religiously for 35 years thinking I was looking after myself. Had to give it up 2 years ago because I'm worn done .. had a peek at your pictures you still look great,,
Thank you but the damage is done now.
Same. Burst muscles and ligament tears. Now I'm plump
I prefer the term 'upholstered' "
I'm built for comfort not speed  |
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By *rivateparts!Man
over a year ago
Walking down the only road I've ever known! |
"I lift heavy stuff, swear hard and repeat frequently.
Many people underestimate their ability to get fit, stay fit and be awesome, irrespective of their age.
Very true but I'm too darn lazy and not at all motivated.
I really want to retain flexibility, muscle strength and most of all balance as I get older though. I freely admit to being inconsistent
I can't help with the lazy bit. I was always trying different things, mainly around dieting. Then I found a sport I love, and now it's part of my life and I love it. I can't make myself do an exercise i hate, like running.
Yoga is very good for all the things you mention. "
I may have to try yoga. |
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By *host63Man
over a year ago
Bedfont Feltham |
60 thos year. I work out every day weights running. Swimming and I play airsoft and dance Tango, Modern Jive, and 0west Coast Swing. I have always kept pretty much in shape. Currently want to be the fittest I can get by my 60th. |
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"I lift heavy stuff, swear hard and repeat frequently.
Many people underestimate their ability to get fit, stay fit and be awesome, irrespective of their age.
Very true but I'm too darn lazy and not at all motivated.
I really want to retain flexibility, muscle strength and most of all balance as I get older though. I freely admit to being inconsistent
I can't help with the lazy bit. I was always trying different things, mainly around dieting. Then I found a sport I love, and now it's part of my life and I love it. I can't make myself do an exercise i hate, like running.
Yoga is very good for all the things you mention.
I may have to try yoga."
I highly recommend it.
I do an session most mornings. |
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By *b72Man
over a year ago
Nottingham |
I have a rowing machine, cardio and phisical workout without the joint impact, although I have been a bit lax lately, the Xmas's chocolate is finally all gone so I should be able to sort out the winter tum |
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By *rivateparts!Man
over a year ago
Walking down the only road I've ever known! |
"I lift heavy stuff, swear hard and repeat frequently.
Many people underestimate their ability to get fit, stay fit and be awesome, irrespective of their age.
Very true but I'm too darn lazy and not at all motivated.
I really want to retain flexibility, muscle strength and most of all balance as I get older though. I freely admit to being inconsistent
I can't help with the lazy bit. I was always trying different things, mainly around dieting. Then I found a sport I love, and now it's part of my life and I love it. I can't make myself do an exercise i hate, like running.
Yoga is very good for all the things you mention.
I may have to try yoga.
I highly recommend it.
I do an session most mornings. "
I'll have to check it out. |
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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago
Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands |
Sorry but I do not recognise 56 as being old age, 65 is nearer the mark.
I am afraid am quite lazy, probably because the only sports I ever got involved were sitting down sports, i.e. Rowing and Car Rallying and various other branches of motorsport.
The onset of Artritis during my late 70s has restricted my mobility to such an extent that I now find it almost impossible to walk much more than a couple of hundred metres. I also have acquired a heart condition which also affects my mobility. my main aim is not keeping fit but staying alive, I do however eat sensibly, do not smoke, and consume not much alcohol.
I have set myself a target of living to be 100 which would the put me outside of all Fab members age parameters.  |
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I discovered jogging during lockdown and it has been a revelation. For years I didn't try it because I thought I had 'dodgy knees' (i.e. injury prone), but after starting off with shorter distances and gradually building up, plus being strict on actually jogging regularly I went from being capable of only a few laps of the local park to regularly running 10k.
Totally agree with what Nicecouple561 said about resistance bands. They're great for building and maintaining muscle strength which in turn help ward off general middle aged aches and pains.
Also less booze helps! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have a very active job (after years of a desk job) and I'm just getting back into cycling again. Try to do some kettlebell or dumbbell work, but usually can't be arsed (against my better judgement). |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I lift heavy stuff, swear hard and repeat frequently.
Many people underestimate their ability to get fit, stay fit and be awesome, irrespective of their age. "
This  smash yourself in the gym until you start shaking, go home eat well and repeat |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Go to work for the rest of the month - then it's back to paddle boarding, kayaking, running, walking, cycling oh and lots fucking outrageous sex when I plonk my arse back behind a desk where it belongs  |
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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago
Not all that North of North London |
Run at all distances up to marathon so plenty of running all year round. Gym 2 or 3 times a week, lots of walking (anything from am hour stroll on the local woods to trekking up mountains). In the summer I di a lot of cycling bit very much a fair weather cyclist at present.
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