Originally Posted by berts
Now that "winter" (still 70+ F) is here I have embarked on a circuit training routine:
my current level:
sit ups: 3x50
push ups: 3x25
curls: 3x12x 30 lb
behind the neck pull: 3x12x30
pull ups:3x7
squats: 3x20 with 30 lbs
interspaced with elliptical or rope jump: 15-20 minutes at aerobic levels
I plan to improve about 10% every month or so till the riding season.
Am I in the ballpark or do I have lightyears to catch up to a normal healthy 55 y old? Are there any additional exercises I should be introducing? I also do some stretching and occasional meditation.
Looks like you are doing great, pretty impessive on the pull ups. I have just recently sold most of my weight equip, except for some dumbells, and have gone to resistance tubing.The number of exercises you can do with those things is almost limitless. They are also great for circuit training. I also added a stability ball. Although I am extremely aerobically fit from cycling ( about 9000 miles a year) I quickly learned how weak I was through the core. The set of tubing was about $50 and the ball about $15...a couple of inexpensive ways to really improve your fitness.