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Do you think that we need cardio and weight training at our age? Do you do both cardio and weight training. What is your exercise of choice?
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41 pounds down and counting
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Re: Seniors
I've been walking on the treadmill - I'm up to 55 minutes, 15 of which is at 2.4 mph, 30 at 2.2 mph and 10 at 1.5 mph. I started out really slow at 5 min at a time and have worked up over 6 weeks. I had to take it very slow as I have a disc problem in the old back.
I also am doing the exercises I found on the Atkins site for multiple muscle groups. I do those every other day. I do one set of twelve. That is really a work out for me.
I agree we can't keep up with the younger ones. This does get my heart rate up in the range it needs to be to get the fat burning (according to the articles I've read).Started 5/16/05
SW261/CW225/GW140
MF-55yo, Ht.5'4"
Member of CC "Fat Blaster" Challenge(lose to 210 lbs. by Christmas)
Member of President's Fitness Challenge-71% on the way to my goal of Silver Medal -
Re: Seniors
I cycle ten miles a day and more if I have the time.
Atkins he say "Excercise is not an option"
That means compulsary at any age.
But I must admit to having stayed clear of weights and machines, though I could probably benfit.Atkins didn't say 'Calories don't count',
he said, 'Don't count calories.'
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Male 6 ft 3in 60 years old. Married 28 years.
Began Atkins March 04 at 260lb, reduced to 203lb by April 07 and maintained.
Blood Pressure Mar 04 147/94 . Jun 04 121/74 . Dec 04 119/72 . Jan 06 126/71 . Dec 07 110/70
Atkins makes exercise mandatory - I took up cycling - see last pics at 203lb.
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Re: Seniors
I actually prefer strength training. IT IS my exercise/addiction of choice!Bren
female
218/150 calling it goal!
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