I agree with Patti Ann in finding that “sweet spot” where the body is pushed hard enough for progress/gains, not to the excess of pain/injury.
I am 66 years old and in good health, but the body is getting old.
I started with whole body workout, but attracted too much soreness/recuperation time, so I have switch to upper/body - lower/body training and throw in a day of cardio/stretching, etc. in between...it works for me.....
I suffer with upper spinal damage due to a life-long desk job stretching my neck forward/outward at a computer screen.
This was unbearable about 4-5 years ago where therapy and training was performed to make a world of difference.
Out of this, I am told not to lift any weights over my head, but their is so much that can be done to achieve my goals.
Just got to slow down and acknowledge my age and know where the stopping points are.
So my holy grail is figuring out how much exercise is right for ME to stay injury free, healthy, fit and happy with my progress.
I tend to settle in and then feel I’m not pushing hard enough. I ramp it up and “hurt” myself. My scoliosis acts up, my psoas screams and I’m pissed off that I wasn’t considering my limitations and age related issues.
I like switching things up so I tend to get in trouble a bit more than if I stuck with the same routine BUT I like to switch it up and work out differently according to my seasonal options!
I agree with Patti Ann in finding that “sweet spot” where the body is pushed hard enough for progress/gains, not to the excess of pain/injury.
I am 66 years old and in good health, but the body is getting old.
I started with whole body workout, but attracted too much soreness/recuperation time, so I have switch to upper/body - lower/body training and throw in a day of cardio/stretching, etc. in between...it works for me.....
I suffer with upper spinal damage due to a life-long desk job stretching my neck forward/outward at a computer screen.
This was unbearable about 4-5 years ago where therapy and training was performed to make a world of difference.
Out of this, I am told not to lift any weights over my head, but their is so much that can be done to achieve my goals.
Just got to slow down and acknowledge my age and know where the stopping points are.
Thanks Mark.....
So my holy grail is figuring out how much exercise is right for ME to stay injury free, healthy, fit and happy with my progress.
I tend to settle in and then feel I’m not pushing hard enough. I ramp it up and “hurt” myself. My scoliosis acts up, my psoas screams and I’m pissed off that I wasn’t considering my limitations and age related issues.
I like switching things up so I tend to get in trouble a bit more than if I stuck with the same routine BUT I like to switch it up and work out differently according to my seasonal options!