Any old guys here doing strength training?
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yes, pdf to dnvrfox@aol.com. How long do you hold your plank? I do between 90 and 150 seconds, and about 20 push-ups that are not in perfect form, but I do lots of other stuff. Thanks for the PDF, hope they come through. Denver
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I just enrolled in a PE class at the local community college in order to use their fitness center. I had to enroll in the college, fill out some paperwork, sit through an online orientation video and quiz, and complete a fitness assessment. I have to log in at least 2 times a week, and I'll have to redo the fitness assessment at the end of the semester to see if I've made improvement. But now I have access to a really well-equipped gym that's a five minute bike ride from my house and it cost me a grand total of $41 till the end of the semester in May. What gym or club can you join for less than $10 a month? It feels like I've unlocked a cheat code.
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I just enrolled in a PE class at the local community college in order to use their fitness center. I had to enroll in the college, fill out some paperwork, sit through an online orientation video and quiz, and complete a fitness assessment. I have to log in at least 2 times a week, and I'll have to redo the fitness assessment at the end of the semester to see if I've made improvement. But now I have access to a really well-equipped gym that's a five minute bike ride from my house and it cost me a grand total of $41 till the end of the semester in May. What gym or club can you join for less than $10 a month? It feels like I've unlocked a cheat code.
Buy the 3 pack of Master combo locks. You don't have to learn a new code when when/if you lose one.
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In somewhat related news, I do a half marathon around St. Patrick's Day every year.(St. Patrick's day is my birthday) I take a yoga class 3 times a week with the weekend session on Saturday morning. I usually do a training run before or after the yoga classes and lift weights also. The long weekend training run is getting into the 8+mile range, so I started doing it on Sunday morning this past weekend. The yoga class on Saturday didn't seem like a tough one until I got up to leave. Then it felt like I'd been in a wrestling match. I walked out and had to reduce the weight on some of my lifts from the normal amount. The Sunday run was a good one. One of the better runs this year. I came in the house afterwards and told my wife I felt better than after the yoga class.
Here's the important part of my post. The most likely reason the run was good is because of the crosstraining like the yoga, the weights, the cycling, swimming, etc. It's all connected. Do as much as you can. Don't just concentrate on one or two things. Your body will thank you for it.
Here's the important part of my post. The most likely reason the run was good is because of the crosstraining like the yoga, the weights, the cycling, swimming, etc. It's all connected. Do as much as you can. Don't just concentrate on one or two things. Your body will thank you for it.
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(Bowflex selecttech dumbbells have to be handled gently. I had to fix replace a broken disk).
And going to the gym gives me an excuse to ride my bike.
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fwiw - I was NOT into it today. but I went & got my reps in anyway. feeling better, that I did
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So what kind of Winter strength training do Bike Forums old guys (all genders) do?
Since it's the time of year we spend more time indoors than outdoors, I've been thinking about doing some full body strength training. Because:
What are others doing?
Since it's the time of year we spend more time indoors than outdoors, I've been thinking about doing some full body strength training. Because:
- to maintain some of that mid-season fitness
- to do something about this "98 pound weakling" cyclist physique
- health experts say resistance training is important for us olds to maintain strength
- I've never done it before, might as well try something new
What are others doing?
I'm just coming across this and I also had it in mind. especially your first point, to keep the mid-season fitness. I'm not even that consistent if I'm honest but I still try to train because I fear that lack of activity or prolonged sitting may cause my muscles to weaken.
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The ncbi is rife with articles about women and bone density problems. Here is an interesting article that looks at VO2, max power, strength training and bone density in men. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7104585/
It supports my world view so I think it is correct.
IMO, bone density and bone loss for various reasons is complex. I am not so sure that impact and more severe bone loading is required to maintain bone density.
I workout in the gym and focus on increasing strength. I think strength is crucial to maintain ones health as well as ride a bike. And I think that high intensity on the bike effects epigenetics in a positive way preserving quality of life. YMMV.
It supports my world view so I think it is correct.
IMO, bone density and bone loss for various reasons is complex. I am not so sure that impact and more severe bone loading is required to maintain bone density.
I workout in the gym and focus on increasing strength. I think strength is crucial to maintain ones health as well as ride a bike. And I think that high intensity on the bike effects epigenetics in a positive way preserving quality of life. YMMV.
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Ok, this might be a good place to ask.
Eight days ago I underwent a full knee replacement surgery. Although my recovery is going well (almost TOO well!) I'm barely into the second week of the recovery phase and I'm getting really bored. Obviously I'm doing my knee exercises here at home to get my range of motion back and I was wondering what other beneficial exercises I can do to get ready to hop back on the bike.
I do have some dumbbells at home and my physical therapist mentioned something about getting a trainer for my bike, probably the kind that lifts the back wheel off the floor.
This coming Tuesday I have an appt. with my surgeon and then he will probably then recommend working with machines at the hospital to increase my ROM so I will also have to ask him about this.
Eight days ago I underwent a full knee replacement surgery. Although my recovery is going well (almost TOO well!) I'm barely into the second week of the recovery phase and I'm getting really bored. Obviously I'm doing my knee exercises here at home to get my range of motion back and I was wondering what other beneficial exercises I can do to get ready to hop back on the bike.
I do have some dumbbells at home and my physical therapist mentioned something about getting a trainer for my bike, probably the kind that lifts the back wheel off the floor.
This coming Tuesday I have an appt. with my surgeon and then he will probably then recommend working with machines at the hospital to increase my ROM so I will also have to ask him about this.
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Ok, this might be a good place to ask.Eight days ago I underwent a full knee replacement surgery. Although my recovery is going well (almost TOO well!) I'm barely into the second week of the recovery phase and I'm getting really bored. Obviously I'm doing my knee exercises here at home to get my range of motion back and I was wondering what other beneficial exercises I can do to get ready to hop back on the bike.I do have some dumbbells at home and my physical therapist mentioned something about getting a trainer for my bike, probably the kind that lifts the back wheel off the floor. This coming Tuesday I have an appt. with my surgeon and then he will probably then recommend working with machines at the hospital to increase my ROM so I will also have to ask him about this.
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Ok, this might be a good place to ask.
Eight days ago I underwent a full knee replacement surgery. Although my recovery is going well (almost TOO well!) I'm barely into the second week of the recovery phase and I'm getting really bored. Obviously I'm doing my knee exercises here at home to get my range of motion back and I was wondering what other beneficial exercises I can do to get ready to hop back on the bike.
I do have some dumbbells at home and my physical therapist mentioned something about getting a trainer for my bike, probably the kind that lifts the back wheel off the floor.
This coming Tuesday I have an appt. with my surgeon and then he will probably then recommend working with machines at the hospital to increase my ROM so I will also have to ask him about this.
Eight days ago I underwent a full knee replacement surgery. Although my recovery is going well (almost TOO well!) I'm barely into the second week of the recovery phase and I'm getting really bored. Obviously I'm doing my knee exercises here at home to get my range of motion back and I was wondering what other beneficial exercises I can do to get ready to hop back on the bike.
I do have some dumbbells at home and my physical therapist mentioned something about getting a trainer for my bike, probably the kind that lifts the back wheel off the floor.
This coming Tuesday I have an appt. with my surgeon and then he will probably then recommend working with machines at the hospital to increase my ROM so I will also have to ask him about this.
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I don't have direct experience with knee replacement, but I did use a trainer after hip surgery.
As soon as I could get onto the trainer (with help from my wife), I started using it. First with just a little resistance, increasing the resistance and time gradually until I was doing 2-hour sessions.
It helped greatly. By the time I got back on the road, I was able to keep up with my ride buddies (even though I still couldn't put full weight on the leg, so I carried a folding cane in my jersey pocket.).
As soon as I could get onto the trainer (with help from my wife), I started using it. First with just a little resistance, increasing the resistance and time gradually until I was doing 2-hour sessions.
It helped greatly. By the time I got back on the road, I was able to keep up with my ride buddies (even though I still couldn't put full weight on the leg, so I carried a folding cane in my jersey pocket.).
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Bone density was considered to be important to avoid fractures with women and when drugs were pushed on them to increase bone density it was found that denser bones were equally likely to fracture as they were not stronger bones. What has been found to be most effective is using free weights to load the bones and very little weight is needed to improve bone strength and more important, to improve balance.
It's true that it may not take that much weight, but so far the large studies I've seen indicate either moderately heavy weight, 60%-85% 1RM or impact, i.e. jumping, and preferably both as neither has the same effect on all bones.
https://www.ntnu.no/ojs/index.php/no...icle/view/1338
https://thesportjournal.org/article/...commendations/.
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That "denser bones" bit is from an old study with older women who took alendronate for way too long. Current prescribing is for no more than 4 years at a stretch, which is effective.
It's true that it may not take that much weight, but so far the large studies I've seen indicate either moderately heavy weight, 60%-85% 1RM or impact, i.e. jumping, and preferably both as neither has the same effect on all bones.
https://www.ntnu.no/ojs/index.php/no...icle/view/1338
https://thesportjournal.org/article/...commendations/.
It's true that it may not take that much weight, but so far the large studies I've seen indicate either moderately heavy weight, 60%-85% 1RM or impact, i.e. jumping, and preferably both as neither has the same effect on all bones.
https://www.ntnu.no/ojs/index.php/no...icle/view/1338
https://thesportjournal.org/article/...commendations/.
The evidence that low mineral density is a risk factor for fractures in men and women is overwhelming and beyond dispute. Most "abnormal" fractures do in fact occur in people with normal or moderately low (osteopenic, not osteoporotic) bone density. So, there are other factors related to age, but those are absolute numbers, not rates of occurrence in the different bone density groups.
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I am 63 and was working out 4-5 times in the gym before the pandemic. At the beginning of COVID I had an extruded disk between L4-L5 and a month after that a knee replacement with complications. Finally was able to get back on a bike 5 months after surgery and felt like a jellyfish. During the pandemic my wife and I decided to work out at home 3-4 times a week with dumbbells, also push-ups and planks. 5-6 days a week as possible we row and cycle on alternate days. I might get back into more aggressive workouts at the gym but for now my routine fits my lifestyle and provides me with both strength and aerobic training with lower impacts. The key for me has been consistency.
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I'm also 63. Yes, consistency is extremely important, especially as we get older. As I get older, I realize that it is a blessing to be able to move and enjoy life. Working out consistently, with a balance of weight training and cardio, is the best thing I can do to maintain my health.
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At 72, I still pursue "training", as opposed to 'riding my bike'. I'll race a coupla' time a year. [Often the oldest, never the slowest...so far...knock wood. IMHO, competing enforces attention on training.]
Anyway, I'm mostly a cyclist, but "The Old Man's Handbook"* says I need to work on Endurance, Strength, Agility, and Balance. Well, I need to also fight social isolation, so I'm out there with people EVERY day!
Therefore, I cycle every other day...LOTS and LOTS of Zone 2 with tempo, hills, and sprints lathered in. Lots of protein...lots of veg...easy on the carbs...NO refined sugars**.
On 'off' days, I alternate gym and go for long walks with a stretching pole and work in balance, too. I cut a bizarre spectacle, stretching and balancing, for the cute grandmothers out there...a story for another campfire, my children.
Anyway, to answer your question, my winters aren't much different from my entire year. I live in Western Maryland [USA], so am invested in winter cycling kit. That said, the cold is NO DAMN FUN.
* - The Old Man's Handbook...it doesn't exist, but I'm thinking about writing it.
** - In truth, I'll 'cheat' on holiday. I SO love glazed donuts, but there's no dessert that tastes as good as being tight, strong, and fast feels!
Anyway, I'm mostly a cyclist, but "The Old Man's Handbook"* says I need to work on Endurance, Strength, Agility, and Balance. Well, I need to also fight social isolation, so I'm out there with people EVERY day!
Therefore, I cycle every other day...LOTS and LOTS of Zone 2 with tempo, hills, and sprints lathered in. Lots of protein...lots of veg...easy on the carbs...NO refined sugars**.
On 'off' days, I alternate gym and go for long walks with a stretching pole and work in balance, too. I cut a bizarre spectacle, stretching and balancing, for the cute grandmothers out there...a story for another campfire, my children.
Anyway, to answer your question, my winters aren't much different from my entire year. I live in Western Maryland [USA], so am invested in winter cycling kit. That said, the cold is NO DAMN FUN.
* - The Old Man's Handbook...it doesn't exist, but I'm thinking about writing it.
** - In truth, I'll 'cheat' on holiday. I SO love glazed donuts, but there's no dessert that tastes as good as being tight, strong, and fast feels!
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this is my 2nd week off weight training. oh well, life happens, right? hoping to hop back on the training train next week
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good advice. was looking at the Dunkins' menu recently. don't remember what donut I was looking at maybe a jelly? regardless, the 1 donut was 500 calories. omg! I sometimes get 2! that's so NOT good for me. but yeah donuts are tasty
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Cool! Just happened to be taking an ice cream break after rebuilding my weight clamps/collars on the weights I just acquired!
The Marcy cable/Smith cage set up that I’m looking to get doesn’t come with weights.
I got a one(1)” and a two(2)” Olympic bar.
Serious weight here!
The Shiz! Spray. Spray. Tap. Tap. Lock bolt is moving!
I got these just before he was going to throw them out!
He’d already thrown out the full cast dumbbell set!!!
I just don’t understand some people!
Even if you don’t use them(he could), I believe that they are being sold for at least $1.00 a lbs!
I already have a Total Gym that I added extra weight to and that’s my indoor gym.
They work and don’t take up a lot of space.
They are easy on the 68 year old(69 in April) joints!
I used PB Blaster…outside!
Used it once inside!
Even had trouble using in the attached garage!
Heating system would distribute it throughout the house two days after I used it!
This stuff is the Shiz!
The Marcy cable/Smith cage set up that I’m looking to get doesn’t come with weights.
I got a one(1)” and a two(2)” Olympic bar.
Serious weight here!
The Shiz! Spray. Spray. Tap. Tap. Lock bolt is moving!
I got these just before he was going to throw them out!
He’d already thrown out the full cast dumbbell set!!!
I just don’t understand some people!
Even if you don’t use them(he could), I believe that they are being sold for at least $1.00 a lbs!
I already have a Total Gym that I added extra weight to and that’s my indoor gym.
They work and don’t take up a lot of space.
They are easy on the 68 year old(69 in April) joints!
I used PB Blaster…outside!
Used it once inside!
Even had trouble using in the attached garage!
Heating system would distribute it throughout the house two days after I used it!
This stuff is the Shiz!
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At 72, I still pursue "training", as opposed to 'riding my bike'. I'll race a coupla' time a year. [Often the oldest, never the slowest...so far...knock wood. IMHO, competing enforces attention on training.]
Anyway, I'm mostly a cyclist, but "The Old Man's Handbook"* says I need to work on Endurance, Strength, Agility, and Balance. Well, I need to also fight social isolation, so I'm out there with people EVERY day!
Therefore, I cycle every other day...LOTS and LOTS of Zone 2 with tempo, hills, and sprints lathered in. Lots of protein...lots of veg...easy on the carbs...NO refined sugars**.
On 'off' days, I alternate gym and go for long walks with a stretching pole and work in balance, too. I cut a bizarre spectacle, stretching and balancing, for the cute grandmothers out there...a story for another campfire, my children.
Anyway, to answer your question, my winters aren't much different from my entire year. I live in Western Maryland [USA], so am invested in winter cycling kit. That said, the cold is NO DAMN FUN.
* - The Old Man's Handbook...it doesn't exist, but I'm thinking about writing it.
** - In truth, I'll 'cheat' on holiday. I SO love glazed donuts, but there's no dessert that tastes as good as being tight, strong, and fast feels!
Anyway, I'm mostly a cyclist, but "The Old Man's Handbook"* says I need to work on Endurance, Strength, Agility, and Balance. Well, I need to also fight social isolation, so I'm out there with people EVERY day!
Therefore, I cycle every other day...LOTS and LOTS of Zone 2 with tempo, hills, and sprints lathered in. Lots of protein...lots of veg...easy on the carbs...NO refined sugars**.
On 'off' days, I alternate gym and go for long walks with a stretching pole and work in balance, too. I cut a bizarre spectacle, stretching and balancing, for the cute grandmothers out there...a story for another campfire, my children.
Anyway, to answer your question, my winters aren't much different from my entire year. I live in Western Maryland [USA], so am invested in winter cycling kit. That said, the cold is NO DAMN FUN.
* - The Old Man's Handbook...it doesn't exist, but I'm thinking about writing it.
** - In truth, I'll 'cheat' on holiday. I SO love glazed donuts, but there's no dessert that tastes as good as being tight, strong, and fast feels!
Balance Agility Strength Endurance, BASE for your old man's training guide motto?
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Yes, I'm doing strength training at the YMCA
I'm 57 years old and I'm doing these weight lifting techniques:
Leg Press
Cable Rows
Tricep pulldowns
Incline bench press with dumbells
Power 21s
Lat pulldowns
Overhead chest press
I'm also doing planks and reverse crunches
Leg Press
Cable Rows
Tricep pulldowns
Incline bench press with dumbells
Power 21s
Lat pulldowns
Overhead chest press
I'm also doing planks and reverse crunches
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Depends on what you mean by old and strength...
Realized I was getting out of shape. Long winters...
Used to lift but gave that up a few years ago. Six weeks ago started doing a circuit of pushups, tricep dips and incline pullups. Keeping it simple. AND... started stretching after. Do this before work, so I can concentrate on indoor cycling when I get home. Have managed to rid the sciatica and shoulder tightness/pain.
I was trying to fit all that in after work, and it was easier to convince myself that I was too tired, and would end up not doing anything.
So...HERE IS TO THE END OF SNOW AND ICE.
Realized I was getting out of shape. Long winters...
Used to lift but gave that up a few years ago. Six weeks ago started doing a circuit of pushups, tricep dips and incline pullups. Keeping it simple. AND... started stretching after. Do this before work, so I can concentrate on indoor cycling when I get home. Have managed to rid the sciatica and shoulder tightness/pain.
I was trying to fit all that in after work, and it was easier to convince myself that I was too tired, and would end up not doing anything.
So...HERE IS TO THE END OF SNOW AND ICE.