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Originally Posted by bkreigsr
BTW, I'm not doing a full lifting workout, only what my arthritis ridden skeleton will allow. My 'fitness advice' is coming from my past experiences while doing colligate sports, and the workout facility is my den.
Thanks again
Bill K
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Well that rings bells for me - my joints are the weak link to anything that involves movement.
I have read (maybe at a holiday inn) that older folks do better to avoid free weights and stick with high reps and lower weights on machines that limit the angles. I have a frozen shoulder and can only do chest work on a machine these days. I still do range of movement exercises and curls with dumbbells but they stay in the 15-25lb range only. My legs/knees are still good but I stay on machines for them too. My best workout comes from the concept (erg) rower.