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[husky429]

I believe this to be true and some weight resistance in workouts are being touted as beneficial to maintain muscle mass and bones. It’s never to late to incorporate it but older people should get clearance from their doctors as to how much and what to do.

I find throwing two plates on the bar for the 60+ crowd and rolling the dice more appropriate. Survival of the fittest

 

[Scrappy3]

I was able to do 11.6 today flat for 1 minute after doing 4 uphill workouts in a row. I have Parkinson’s msa(6 th yr) and I’m grateful I can still exercise at all. It’s not easy typing this post

In terms of resistance training it’s a no brainer to do it at any age. The picture of me on my profile is me 3 years ago 6-1 200 3 years into disease although side effects still minimal. Now down to 170 with many issues. But my neuro cardio and other specialists are encouraging of me to workout. I like posting stuff like this to hear other opinions which is appreciated

 

[Conndog]

I just want (and need) to start stretching and increasing flexibility. At age 67, it’s worrying how stiff I feel- only exercise I really do now is walking carrying my clubs and doing nine holes of golf. Any good advice on basic stretching and calisthenics for an otherwise healthy not overweight 67 year old guy? Next year, my wife and I will go on a month-long hike in Spain (500 miles with backpack- the Santiago Camino), so I want to start getting in shape and maintaining thru winter

 

[husky429]

I just want (and need) to start stretching and increasing flexibility. At age 67, it’s worrying how stiff I feel- only exercise I really do now is walking carrying my clubs and doing nine holes of golf. Any good advice on basic stretching and calisthenics for an otherwise healthy not overweight 67 year old guy? Next year, my wife and I will go on a month-long hike in Spain (500 miles with backpack- the Santiago Camino), so I want to start getting in shape and maintaining thru winter

I'd do your mobility and strength work too. Exercises like split squats and romanian deadlifts are important for hiking.

You need a baseline of flexibility to function but past that a static stretch isn't doing much for your without strength.

 

[jibsey]

I was able to do 11.6 today flat for 1 minute after doing 4 uphill workouts in a row. I have Parkinson’s msa(6 th yr) and I’m grateful I can still exercise at all. It’s not easy typing this post

In terms of resistance training it’s a no brainer to do it at any age. The picture of me on my profile is me 3 years ago 6-1 200 3 years into disease although side effects still minimal. Now down to 170 with many issues. But my neuro cardio and other specialists are encouraging of me to workout. I like posting stuff like this to hear other opinions which is appreciated

That sounds like a very good workout and it’s making a difference for sure, so I admire you for that! Question. Can you post without typing by clicking a microphone button here like you can on the iPhone?

 

[Kitaman]

You guys are pumping me up to exercise more. I'm lovin this thread! In fact I'm getting exhausted just reading all of this.

I am going to start a long term regiment tomorrow.

 

[BGesus4]

If you do 10k steps and lift weights 3-5x a week you will get amazing results.

You’ll probably die in your thirties but it’ll be well worth it.

 

[HuskyHawk]

This is a mind-bendingly bad take. I don't care what you do in your personal life, but I hope no one who is reading this takes you at your word here. It's crazy that you continue to double and triple down on it.

At 58, I really need to get back to resistance training on a regular basis. It's absolutely critical. Lean muscle is a gift that keeps on giving.

I've upped my walking (always falls off in winter) but I am almost certain I need to incorporate a little running. According at Apple Health, based on my VO2, I may have died a few years ago and it's not sure I am still breathing at all. Always had trouble running even as a kid, but swimming was my key to cardio fitness along with racquetball and tennis. Now I don't do any of that. Sitting at a desk isn't great for health.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I just want (and need) to start stretching and increasing flexibility. At age 67, it’s worrying how stiff I feel- only exercise I really do now is walking carrying my clubs and doing nine holes of golf. Any good advice on basic stretching and calisthenics for an otherwise healthy not overweight 67 year old guy? Next year, my wife and I will go on a month-long hike in Spain (500 miles with backpack- the Santiago Camino), so I want to start getting in shape and maintaining thru winter

Go on YouTube and check on workouts from the guy at ManFlow Yoga. Hugely helpful for flexibility and basic strength. He has things tailored for men at various ages and levels and with goals like golf, spinal rotation, hips, etc.

 

[thekollieman]

I said that earlier but you and the rest of the idiots on this board chose to ignore that. I’m done here. You people are nuts.

“Resistance training is only good for you if you’re under 30, and really bad for you if you’re over 40, give or take.”

That was the first sentence of your first comment, which at face value is nonsensical. That’s why you’re getting piled on. If you had said “maxing out” or “lifting extremely heavy weights” in place of “resistance training” there, I guarantee you wouldn’t have been dog piled and wouldn’t feel the need to call me and everyone else idiots for pointing out the obvious.

 

[GlastonTim]

I’ll be 70 next month and I started resistance training this year. Coupled with walking it’s been a game changer for me. If you don’t use it you will lose it!

 

[Conndog]

Go on YouTube and check on workouts from the guy at ManFlow Yoga. Hugely helpful for flexibility and basic strength. He has things tailored for men at various ages and levels and with goals like golf, spinal rotation, hips, etc.

Thanks, I’ll look into to this

 

[Scrappy3]

That sounds like a very good workout and it’s making a difference for sure, so I admire you for that! Question. Can you post without typing by clicking a microphone button here like you can on the iPhone?

I haven’t used a microphone etc. I’d rather struggle and type it even if I continually have to go back

 

[temery]

I haven’t used a microphone etc. I’d rather struggle and type it even if I continually have to go back

You should play around with the speech to text option at least once a week or so.

I've had to use it more and more over the past few years (different problem, same effect ) and it takes a while to use correctly without having to clean up endless errors. With that said, it's getting better every month or two.

 

[UConnDad]

You should look in the mirror if you’re looking for someone posting harmful messages. I feel sorry for you because you believe what you’re saying is a positive and it’s not.

Looking in the mirror is a good way to assess your fitness level. And resistance training is good for most people as they age.

 

[Duncan Idaho]

Swim for an hour.

Always took advantage of a local Y. Used the weight room and the pool. Swimming is the best.

 

[Lafayette]

Running 3 mi a day with my son who just cracked 5:53 for the 1600 (1 mile) as a Freshman in HS. Told him if he runs like Pre and goes out fast if he can keep that going for the first mile, his 1 mile will be sub 5 and get close to scholly levels by Junior year.

 

[temery]

Swim for an hour.

30 min enough, at least to start. Swimming and light weights is a great, low risk workout.

 

[dvegas]

No matter how hard you try to convince yourself, softball and golf are not good cardio exercises. Especially combined with the 12 oz. curls afterwards!

 

[husky429]

Running 3 mi a day with my son who just cracked 5:53 for the 1600 (1 mile) as a Freshman in HS. Told him if he runs like Pre and goes out fast if he can keep that going for the first mile, his 1 mile will be sub 5 and get close to scholly levels by Junior year.

I was a track coach. He's way, way behind the curve if you want him to get a scholarship. Track only gets a dozen scholarships on a boys team and they're incredibly difficult to get. You've gotta be breaking 4:15 to go D1 these days--and that's if you can run multiple events or run XC too. A specialist better do more.

Typically, your freshman should be within 10% of the D1 recruiting standard. So your son should be aiming for a time of 4:52 on the 1600m by the time he goes to sophomore year. Sophomore spring, he should aim for around 4:28.

 

[thekollieman]

I was a track coach. He's way, way behind the curve if you want him to get a scholarship. Track only gets a dozen scholarships on a boys team and they're incredibly difficult to get. You've gotta be breaking 4:15 to go D1 these days--and that's if you can run multiple events or run XC too. A specialist better do more.

Typically, your freshman should be within 10% of the D1 recruiting standard. So your son should be aiming for a time of 4:52 on the 1600m by the time he goes to sophomore year. Sophomore spring, he should aim for around 4:28.

D1 is pretty wide-ranging, as you know. He won’t need to break 4:15 to get to CCSU, for example. No need to squash dreams at this point, especially in terms of the outlook for a likely pre- to mid-pubescent boy.

 

[BlueandOG]

At age 51 and after 26 years in the military taking one iteration of the annual fitness test or another, my days of sprinting and running long distances are over. I currently train just enough to pass the test (I have one next Saturday, sigh :-(. With that said, I still get 15000-16000 steps (not watch steps, but real moving steps) a day via walking and hiking, and limit my runs to two or three 3-mile very slow runs per week. My annual physical numbers have never been better. I think 10000 steps a day plus regular light weight training (which I need to add back in) will do the most for you, with the least physical impact on your knees and joints (not knowing your age). In other words, while the sprinting may be good for you, adjusting your ratio of sedentary to more (lengthy) non-sedentary time would probably do the most for your health, if that’s your ultimate goal. Gotta keep moving.

What branch?

 

[husky429]

D1 is pretty wide-ranging, as you know. He won’t need to break 4:15 to get to CCSU, for example. No need to squash dreams at this point, especially in terms of the outlook for a likely pre- to mid-pubescent boy.

Setting a standard isn't crushing anyone's dreams; it means WORK HARDER. I had a kid who ran a 6:30 mile his freshman year, worked his tail off and ended up going D2. Anything is possible.

Here is UConn's recruiting standards. 4:14 if you want a scholarship.

The low-majors I looked at (5 different schools) had 4:20, 4:22, 4:17, 4:20 and 4:20.

Keep in mind a "scholarship" standard is not a FULL scholarship standard. To get a full scholarship as a distance runner, you need to do XC as well or be really fricken good and basically a guaranteed point scorer in the conference. I had a kid run a 4:13-4:15 mile consistently who got a partial scholarship to a low-major. Multi-event sprinters and athletes who can score in multiple field events are the ones who get the good money.

 

[thekollieman]

Setting a standard isn't crushing anyone's dreams; it means WORK HARDER. I had a kid who ran a 6:30 mile his freshman year, worked his tail off and ended up going D2. Anything is possible.

Here is UConn's recruiting standards. 4:14 if you want a scholarship.

The low-majors I looked at (5 different schools) had 4:20, 4:22, 4:17, 4:20 and 4:20.

Keep in mind a "scholarship" standard is not a FULL scholarship standard. To get a full scholarship as a distance runner, you need to do XC as well or be really fricken good and basically a guaranteed point scorer in the conference. I had a kid run a 4:13-4:15 mile consistently who got a partial scholarship to a low-major. Multi-event sprinters and athletes who can score in multiple field events are the ones who get the good money.

Fair enough. I can appreciate that. I think I filtered your first comment through my own experience with my dad telling me I need a “backup plan” in response the first time I ever said I wanted to play in the NBA.

 

[DCHuskyFan]

What branch?

Army JAG, 7 active, and in my 19th as a reservist. The run time slows every year, but I’ll go to the bittersweet end.