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How many here are over 50?

Posted on 2/12/23 at 8:38 pm
Posted by SouthernInsanity
Shadows of Death Valley
Member since Nov 2012
26998 posts
Posted on 2/12/23 at 8:38 pm
And what's your gym routine? Pre-covid bought, i was at it pretty good but since then... not much enthusiasm.
Posted by BigPapiDoesItAgain
Amérique du Nord
Member since Nov 2009
3472 posts
Posted on 2/12/23 at 8:52 pm to
54 - Lift 3-4 days a week depending on the program I'm on at the time. Generally non-lifting days are cardio + abs day, occasionally I will take a Sat or Sun off. Just finished PPSA Grasshopper, liked it so much going at it again with new maxes. Also play tennis on Thursdays (not a gym day, but part of my fitness routine). I honestly have everything I need for this program at home, but maintain an Anytime Fitness membership for when I travel, and I like to cardio and Abs there.
Posted by Popths
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2016
4501 posts
Posted on 2/12/23 at 9:22 pm to
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Lift daily. Rotate workouts daily. 4 total
Every day is abs day.
Spin class twice a week
Swim two to three days a week
Daily treadmill no less than 30 mins
I’m retired and on disability
Have to keep moving or else freeze up.
Posted by Zappas Stache
Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
Member since Apr 2009
43118 posts
Posted on 2/13/23 at 12:59 pm to
Swim 3-4 days/ week on a Masters Club team, coached workout, there are 3 or 4 people on the team that have Olympic medals and several collegiate all americans, I swim in the slow lane, usually get about 3000 yards in in an hour

cycle 2 times / week usually about 30-40 miles.
Posted by Yewkindewit
Near Birmingham, Alabama
Member since Apr 2012
21850 posts
Posted on 2/13/23 at 1:02 pm to
70.5.
Lift only 3 times a week now but 5 times a week up until 7/22 - 2 STENTS
Not enough cardio and am increasing walking at a fast pace
Covid finally got me 12/22 and some fatigue set in and this still bugs me.
6’ 1.5” 212
Posted by MWP
Kingwood, TX via Monroe, LA
Member since Jul 2013
11054 posts
Posted on 2/13/23 at 5:01 pm to
51 here. Currently 220 lbs @ 5'11". Went down to 180 in August of '21 after getting Covid and being in ICU for a month and on a vent for a while. Prior to that I was 230 and probably the best shape of my life. Just had a PR dead of 605 literally the week before I got sick.

Still lift pretty hard 5 days a week and will usually do some incline sprints after I finish lifting. All the major lifts except now although I do only DB's on chest work. Almost back to pre-Covid strength but sadly I think that ship has sailed at my age. Especially since I could barely lift the bar off the rack after I was sick. The only thing missing is my gas. I also train BJJ on my non-lifting days and rolling kills me now. That shite is so cardio draining and I struggle big time now. It makes me cause I love to train BJJ.
Posted by Aubie Spr96
lolwut?
Member since Dec 2009
44411 posts
Posted on 2/13/23 at 5:22 pm to
quote:

How many here are over 50?



Almost....... turn 49 this year.
Posted by BigPerm30
Member since Aug 2011
32029 posts
Posted on 2/13/23 at 5:59 pm to
I feel like it some days. Does that count?
Posted by rebelrouser
Columbia, SC
Member since Feb 2013
13243 posts
Posted on 2/13/23 at 8:08 pm to
55. Mountain bike 1-2x week, road bike 1-2x week, lift 1-2x week. The mountain biking is a great 1.25 hr. HIIT workout that is really fun if you have trails near you.
Posted by FieldEngineer
Member since Jan 2015
2979 posts
Posted on 2/13/23 at 8:19 pm to
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51 here

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Just had a PR dead of 605


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Posted by Turf Taint
New Orleans
Member since Jun 2021
6010 posts
Posted on 2/13/23 at 8:38 pm to
North of 50

Workout 4-6X per week
Weights (chest, back legs) with complementary dips, pull ups, and range of leg stuff
Cardio is primarily bike, elyptical and light running
Got the diet humming (finally!)
Results got me feeling good
This post was edited on 2/13/23 at 8:39 pm
Posted by La Place Mike
West Florida Republic
Member since Jan 2004
31373 posts
Posted on 2/13/23 at 10:31 pm to
I'm 62 and a natural movement practitioner. I practice 4 to 5 hours a week when time allows.
Posted by White Raj
Member since Oct 2021
393 posts
Posted on 2/14/23 at 6:01 am to
48

Lift twice a week
Hot yoga twice a week
Run three days a week

Stealth core trainer 5 days a week.
Posted by ELLSSUU
Member since Jan 2005
8079 posts
Posted on 2/14/23 at 7:29 am to
50+ - yep yep yep and plus another yep

Routine - ride a road bike 20-25 miles per day at least 6 times per week.
This post was edited on 2/14/23 at 7:37 am
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
37977 posts
Posted on 2/14/23 at 7:37 am to
40 here, been lifting for 27 years now.

if you are over 50 and need a program just to feel good and not worried about getting real strong but wanting a little pump and lots of mobility ....try rebuilt 2.0 by joe deranco

im more of a ppsa guy or defrancos other programs but the 2.0 program is perfect for an older guy for sure. tons of mobility work, no barbells really, tons of pre-pump work before you get to the main lift and easy on the volume overall.
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