My father is around the same age
by Molly Maguires (2024-04-21 20:22:31)

In reply to: to be fair I think the same of people who say "shredded"  posted by ravenium

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He’s doing machines at planet fitness twice a week.

And that’s just perfect.

Weightlifting becomes even more important as you get older. Nobody wants them under a barbell.

But the benefits of resistance training are crucial for the elderly.

I also don’t give a fuck about being “shredded” - I just wanna look good and be healthy.

I've found diet to be 90% of things
by ravenium  (2024-04-22 13:04:11)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Eating sensibly? Lose weight and keep it off. Drink too much or hit a buffet? Hey, there it goes, right to the ass. You can work out obsessively and it will have minimal effect if you don't eat right.

I should probably do some pushups or something but other than my noodle arms I don't really want a ton of muscle.

As far as old people, keep moving. My dad walks around the home. Mobility is a huge issue for older people so staving that off as long as possible is key.

You won't put on a ton of muscle if you're not eating a ton
by Molly Maguires  (2024-04-22 13:28:47)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

You should, however, be as strong as you can be at all times. Future you thanks you.
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by ravenium  (2024-04-22 13:59:19)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Present me probably owes himself some better endurance, too. After I dropped 50 lbs I could better keep up with the chainsmoking 20 year olds, but they still have better stamina.

Nothing will fix my wrister, though.