Looking great!
Started Going to the Gym Again, Do You Work Out at a Fitness Center?
- Thread starter SeaBreeze
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squatting dog
Remember when... thirty seemed so old.
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- Arkansas, and also Florida
:iagree: we seem to think a lot alike. After humping wood out to the trailer to bring home and split, I don't seem to have the time for a gym. And if I should have some spare time, the little woman will always find something physical for me to do. (no... not that kind of physical
) Now.... as age creeps up, I do cheat a little and use a power splitter for the knotty chunks or larger blocks. (13" or larger).Attachments
I get that
And surely will pick one up…one day
But for now, you’ll see me at the maul
Nice Husqvee, good size. Looks to be a 455 like mine
moosehead
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- South western Ontario
I used to workout at the YMCA and, apparently because I was good at it, I became a volunteer fitness instructor. Led classes twice a week and, in between, running miles.
Even now, at my advanced age (shuddering here) I use our treadmill for my running.....Which I have to as I still, according to Sue, eat too much sweet stuff. It's her fault though as she is a great cook...
Even now, at my advanced age (shuddering here) I use our treadmill for my running.....Which I have to as I still, according to Sue, eat too much sweet stuff. It's her fault though as she is a great cook...
That's great that you were asked to be an instructor at the Y and are using your treadmill for running, I won't run anymore outdoors or on the treadmill, I think it's too much for the aging knee and ankle joints. I don't have any problems yet, but I like to avoid all I can in my old age. Good that Sue looks out for you and keeps you healthy, I like the sweet stuff too, just finished off a coconut cream pie with my husband. :fat:
Catlady
Well-known Member
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- Southern AZ
I agree, I think running or jogging is bad for the knees. All that pounding when the foot hits the pavement at high speed can wreak havoc with the knee bones and ligaments. I don't think we're meant to run for long periods. I've always wondered if they ever did a study on older former runners to see if there's any cartilage or arthritis in those knees besides regular wear and tear.
retiredtraveler
Senior Member
I'm at a local gym, 2 hours a day, 5 days a week. I walk to it, so no excuses. DW also works out, but not as much. Just trying to keep old age at bay (I'm turning 69), and DW and I still hike and do 10 mile, 3000+ elevation gain/loss trails, on our mountain hiking trips. We want to keep hiking as long as we can --- that's the prime motivation. DW weighs what she did when we got married, I have 5-8 pounds extra on me that I never lose (hey, I need a reserve).
Bob1950
New Member
- Location
- Livingston, TX
Two hours a day five days a week is serious working out. I’m up to two hours but only go 2 to 3 times a week.
I still run on the padded indoor track because it actually feels really good. I only jog between 2 to 3 kilometres but I use the jogging machine that lets you keep your feet isolated in one position while your legs move. Intensity is adjustable so it’s a good workout. I’m working up to 5 miles on that machine. It’s great cardio but I still can’t seem to get my heart rate where I’d like it. It’s still too low but I’m working on it.
The weight resistant machines are great for strength training and my bat wing arms are finally toning up. This I’m very pleased with because that saggy skin thing on the upper arms was bothering me at lot. Yes I know it’s vain but I want to keep in shape for as long as I can.
Ive now also discovered that I can put an exercise mat down anywhere in the gym so I have been picking a quiet place that isn’t too busy to do my floor workout. I’m really enjoying it. I don’t like being too close to others when I workout so I guess I’m a workout snob :laugh:
It’s nice getting known there. The people treat me so well and are so kind and polite. I’m still really thrilled to notice all the elder people working out and they seriously are in good shape so I’m in good company.
It gets me out of the house a few times a week which is good. I’m becoming more social.
I still run on the padded indoor track because it actually feels really good. I only jog between 2 to 3 kilometres but I use the jogging machine that lets you keep your feet isolated in one position while your legs move. Intensity is adjustable so it’s a good workout. I’m working up to 5 miles on that machine. It’s great cardio but I still can’t seem to get my heart rate where I’d like it. It’s still too low but I’m working on it.
The weight resistant machines are great for strength training and my bat wing arms are finally toning up. This I’m very pleased with because that saggy skin thing on the upper arms was bothering me at lot. Yes I know it’s vain but I want to keep in shape for as long as I can.
Ive now also discovered that I can put an exercise mat down anywhere in the gym so I have been picking a quiet place that isn’t too busy to do my floor workout. I’m really enjoying it. I don’t like being too close to others when I workout so I guess I’m a workout snob :laugh:
It’s nice getting known there. The people treat me so well and are so kind and polite. I’m still really thrilled to notice all the elder people working out and they seriously are in good shape so I’m in good company.
It gets me out of the house a few times a week which is good. I’m becoming more social.
I know! Talk about buff.... and she’s so small and 70!!!!:holymoly:
It sounds like you're getting a great workout Keesha. I don't like to exercise close to other people either, if it's a Zumba class I don't mind, but haven't attended one of those in years. At my place people put down a mat anywhere and exercise, as long as they're not too close to the machines or in anyone's way.
There are a good amount of older people at the gym I go to also, many in great shape and some just trying to get or stay healthy. I find all the people there very friendly and polite, but I don't care to socialize there, just do my thing and get in and get out.
Then we are similar. While I don’t mind the social environment, I’m not there to make friends. It is however nice to get nods of recognition or smiles without anyone getting in your personal space. It seems though that everyone there is very much into their own routine also and might possibly feel the same way. It’s still nice being in a social environment without actually having to be social.
This is also really nice having a thread to talk about our gym experiences and share stuff. I’m so glad I joined.
Keesha, do you have TVs in your gym? There's around 5 or 6 TVs where I go, so when I'm on the treadmill, elliptical or exercise bike, I'm usually catching up on the news, since I don't watch it that much at home. It makes the time go by quickly, and you can get the remote and change the channel if you want to. Usually there's one or two news channels already on, then sports, home improvement, or talk shows.
A lot of people are just plugged into their smartphones and seem to be watching or listening to something on them. In the background there's always music playing, and it's not too loud which is good.
A lot of people are just plugged into their smartphones and seem to be watching or listening to something on them. In the background there's always music playing, and it's not too loud which is good.
But exercise is good for your body because of the movement, it keeps all your muscles strong and toned, including the most important muscle, your heart. Keeping your joints moving is good too as we get older, so they stay flexible, and exercise is also good for mental health. They say 'use it or lose it', makes good sense. Diet and nutrition are important factors in the mix also.
If I go upstairs or anywhere else in the gym , they have those big tv’s everywhere but I almost always use the main big gym with the track which has no tv’s which is fine because I have a Bose headset on listening to my favourite tunes using an old iPhone so I’m a rockin.’ It really helps me stay focussed and decreases my social phobia. It does however get in the way doing my floor routine.
Im usually at the gym for 2 full hours and the time flies. The only thing I have to be cautious of is not singing too loud:laugh:
I agree. Being in great shape can’t be done with diet alone. It’s a combination that does it. Most definitely.
I was a vegetarian for 27 years who ate sugar. I once ballooned to 265. My ideal weight is 190 or below. I lost 40 pounds in a month just by radically changing my diet. At the end of the month, my metabolism was high again, so I didn't have to be so diligent. I then cut out sugar and lost 10 pounds in a week. After that, I slowly got down to 200. I've been a vegan for a month, and I'm losing even more fat. That cushion over my tight abs is going away. My GF is digging the definition. I also have good muscle strength and definition in the rest of my body. As for activity, I'd rather be productive and creative than waste my time working out.
The video is ALL about weight loss not strength. Your post is all about weight loss not strength.
Sure changing one’s diet IS, without a doubt the most important aspect in ‘losing weight’ (eating right) but to create strength one needs to challenge the muscle groups and that can’t be done without exercising them. There have been many people who have lost a lot of weight and given themselves a heart attack in doing so. Working out is most definitely not a waste of time.
Another thing to consider is that once you lose a massive amount of weight, there is loose skin to deal with. Toning up all the different muscles groups can help greatly with that as well and as a trained nutritionist, nowhere in my studies did it state that the human body can strengthen its heart and all muscle groups without exercising them.
Diet and exercise always go hand in hand while striving for optimal health.
retiredtraveler
Senior Member
Keesha said:
If you're serious about getting that heart rate up, do interval training which also burns more fat as it burns more calories. You simply go as fast as you can for some period of time (30 seconds, 2 minutes, whatever) until you're worn out. Then, back off and recover for a couple of minutes. Keep repeating. It has been shown by any number of studies that interval training is far better than 'steady state', and you don't need to work out anywhere near as long. 30 minutes of high intensity intervals is far better than an hour+ of 'steady state'.
Well, I get that
I gotta be productive when working out
Actually, while working...out...side, the outcome just happens
The result is a double (ahem) triple reward
