Recommended exercise for the middle age?

[Seahawk]

All good recommendations.

Key to me is consistency (duh), but you've got to establish a pattern of behavior. You really have to get selfish about your body.

I get up at 0600 everyday. One cup of coffee. Check email on the iphone, surf for 10 minutes or so then head downstairs.

Turn on the TV, weather then Imus. Bike for 40 minutes. I alternate heart rate and hills each day. I'll also take the mountain bike out once a week or so.

If the weather sucks, I have an elliptical. 20 minutes. If the weather is good, I walk/jog two miles with weights. I stop a lot and stretch, squat, etc.

Go to work.

I do this six days a week.

I played a lot of sports, was hurt a few times, hit by a car in college and generally have a lot of miles on the airframe. Sticking with the routine helps, even when I travel on business.

One last thing. I bought my son a book titled 'Born to Run'. You can look it up but the key was the author redefined the WAY I run. It works. Even with my hip I'm up to jogging half the two miles and plan on extending the total distance of my workout.

Good luck!

Get in a rhythm with whatever set/series of exercising works for you: be selfish about it.

[nostatic]

tai chi

bodyboarding - you get the swimming but way more fun.

if the pool is boring, see if there is a water polo of innertube water polo fun league. You'll get worked...

[JavaBrewer]

Originally Posted by Seahawk

One last thing. I bought my son a book titled 'Born to Run'. You can look it up but the key was the author redefined the WAY I run. It works. Even with my hip I'm up to jogging half the two miles and plan on extending the total distance of my workout.

Good luck!

Get in a rhythm with whatever set/series of exercising works for you: be selfish about it.

+1. The book BtR has inspired a considerable movement towards minimalist/barefoot running. So much so that the major shoe manufacturers (NB, Nike, ...) are putting out lines of shoes dedicated to it. I recently transitioned to the POSE running method and immediately realized it was superior to my old form - traditional heal strike.

[cantdrv55]

I'm with Angela...not literally.

Viagra then more sex.

[cantdrv55]

P90X is good too. Just tone it way down.

[LWJ]

I've been an unsuccessful runner a number of times. Stupid little injuries keep holding me back. I just started walking a brisk, long walk. Been doing an 8.5 mile loop with hills on weekends. Did a little running as well but very easy. The walks are fantastic. All strength, no pain.

Ultimately? I want to run some more. Now? I will be walking.

Larry

[sc_rufctr]

Walk if you can but it doesn't do much good unless you watch what you're eating.

If you can't walk without pain you could use a stationary cycle.

I bet if you loose some weight you will get to a point when you can start walking without pain.
That's exactly what happened to me. I've been walking daily for almost 4 years.

Some things that will happen to you >>>

* At some point you won't be able to sit comfortably on a plastic chair.

* I had to change the seat on my bicycle... because the big fat squishy one I put on there when I bought it 6 years ago, felt exactly that... big fat and squishy.

* You'll have a big pile of clothes you'll probably never wear again.

[Evans, Marv]

Since I'm past middle age and have done about every sort of exercise over the years, I'm looking around for something I can do at my own pace and will give me exercise for my whole body. I've gotten interested in kettle bells and thinking of giving it a try. Maybe it's hype, but it looks like a really good alternative to the usual.

[Tobra]

Originally Posted by jyl

As we age, losing muscle mass/strength becomes increasingly an issue. Include some strength training to maintain your muscle. Not just cardio/aerobic.

I've been swimming a bit lately, I like it.

Other old-school stuff that is good includes jumping rope, burpies.

Flexibility is something else that we lose, so don't forget stretching, yoga, etc.

all of the above, range of motion exercises(stretching) every day

pilates is good

diet is vital

Rika
behave yourself
if you can't manage it
she may kick your ass

[URY914]

I tried the more sex thing. My left arm really got a workout, the rest of me-not so much.

[Superman]

Very funny, Paul. Seriously. Maybe another method would work better, but you'd need to find a partner.

And very good advice from others, including multiple doctors.

I'm not a doctor. And yet, I suspect that a good diet (vegetables, modest portions, less carbs) is ultra-significant for any and all health purposes.........and perhaps if we just did a little less sitting.

My diet and exercise program: Do stuff. Immerse yourself in stuff that doesn't involve an electronic screen. Forget whether you are hungry or not. When you are......cook up some cabbage.

[livi]

Scott,

As been mentioned before, consistency is the key. Find something that will not tax your daily time schedule, bank account or enthusiasm too much and do it every day. 20-30 minutes daily with medium intensity. Exercise is like putting money in the bank. Every session counts on a long term basis.

Personally, I have tried a wide array of exercises but quit when they took up too much time.

Two years ago I found what suited ME best. I got a stationary bike and I spend 20-40 minutes every day on it, while reading Porsche magazines, medical literature or just think about my day. Works perfectly for me. I "waste" very little time, yet receive a daily amount of exercise. Also, my knees and back are week and this is the only exercise I can do without any pain.

Good luck!

[sc_rufctr]

Just got home from my evening walk. It always feels good.

[Racerbvd]

Sex, BMX & skateboarding..

[HardDrive]

Your only as old as the woman you feel.

[HardDrive]

Agree. The winter was very long and dark last year in Seattle. I purchased a stationary trainer that attached to my road bike in the fall. Kept me in shape in the winter, and frankly helped my attitude as well. Nice to read, watch a movie, cycle stark naked, etc...

Originally Posted by livi

Scott,

As been mentioned before, consistency is the key. Find something that will not tax your daily time schedule, bank account or enthusiasm too much and do it every day. 20-30 minutes daily with medium intensity. Exercise is like putting money in the bank. Every session counts on a long term basis.

Personally, I have tried a wide array of exercises but quit when they took up too much time.

Two years ago I found what suited ME best. I got a stationary bike and I spend 20-40 minutes every day on it, while reading Porsche magazines, medical literature or just think about my day. Works perfectly for me. I "waste" very little time, yet receive a daily amount of exercise. Also, my knees and back are week and this is the only exercise I can do without any pain.

Good luck!

[Bill Douglas]

Anything.

Just do it. And lots of it.

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by HardDrive

Your only as old as the woman you feel.

Actually that's truer than you may think.

[Tobra]

Paul, I seem to recall you saying you have one leg longer than the other and would discourage you from running for exercise

You have to mix it up, if you are older, a woman or both, you should be lifting weights every other day.

You have to enjoy doing it, or you won't stick with it. If you have a workout partner, it can help you stay motivated and no, I was not thinking of what our little red haired viking from the PNW suggested. You are less likely to take a day off if someone is waiting for you. The dog is staring at me, time to go for a walk.

[Dottore]

Originally Posted by HardDrive

Nice to ... cycle stark naked, etc...

Oh dear God!