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I think it is so important to be matched with a trainer you like and understand. I have had many trainers over the years, and the worst match for me has been young males. They seem to think when you say something is hurting that you are faking it and want you to push ahead regardless.
When I joined the YMCA in December I was fortunate enough to be matched with a female trainer of my age. She is great, doesn't believe age gives us limitations, unlike W2R's trainer she has given me a meaty weights program, I met with her last Friday and she has really amped it up. I also agree with Cliff on the core training. A weak core is why so many elderly have trouble maintaining balance. That said my core strength is not great. As for the running every day, why is it that most runners look totally miserable and if running is a chore rather than a labour of love? I am currently training to run a 5k fun run and really regret signing up for it as I feel totally bored the moment I get out there. |
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03-18-2008, 11:47 AM
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My fitness for dummies would be a little different.
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03-18-2008, 11:53 AM
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03-18-2008, 12:11 PM
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I really like running. Sometimes I'm focused and may not look like I'm enjoying it, and sometimes things hurt and I probably do look miserable, but for the most part I like it. I know some people don't like it, and are only doing it for the exercise. I'd recommend trying to find some other exercise they'd enjoy more. You'll stick with it longer. |
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03-18-2008, 12:21 PM
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And also, I had always wanted to run a marathon but by my late 30s I figured I was too old. Then when I moved to Austin I volunteered to help at the finish line. I expected to see a bunch of people dragging in, on the verge of collapse, etc. Instead, 90% of the people were happy, celebrating, finished strong, and so on. Maybe 10% looked miserable.
Those 90% convinced me to go out and run a marathon, because a lot of them were older than me and looked less fit. Maybe you're talking about just seeing runners during the week. For a lot of people, running with a group seems to make them happier than running alone. I tend to run mostly alone because of my schedule, but enjoy an occasional group run. |
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03-18-2008, 12:22 PM
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Only been doing this for a few months, but I much prefer running to weights, stationary bike, etc. Can't do that much before thinsg start hurting, but I like it.
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03-18-2008, 12:41 PM
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Just back from a doing a 5 mile hike with my dog at a local park. Very nice trail around a lake with the trail winding through the woods. Up and down one hill after another. Tougher than I thought it would be. But good exercise. Will help get me in shape for my Master's golf trip next month.
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03-18-2008, 12:51 PM
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When the weather is decent, I like hiking with the dogs, too. But they are now 13 and 11 years old, so when I do more than a couple miles with them its really too much. The fact that they are short (13 inch beagles) makes that much distance a really long hike in relative terms.
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03-18-2008, 01:16 PM
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Augusta National is one hilly course, as you probably know. Television doesn't do it justice, does it. I recall after spending entire days (from sun up to sundown) walking Augusta National - the day after you would feel it in your calves. I'm envious. Hopefully next year I can make it. Every year, I put in for practice rounds. Do you go to the Masters frequently? |
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 Below is a picture I took from my last trip. Care to guess who? 
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The easiest way get a little exercise is to eat a light lunch and walk about 30 minutes during your lunch period Monday-Friday. It is easy to work into your routine and doesn't take much discipline. You would be surprised at what that simple approach can do for you. If you eating habits are really bad, you may need a more formal approach to diet. Some of that will depend on you metabolism also. Oh and I almost forgot. A couple of 12 oz curls... light beer of course.
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03-18-2008, 08:59 PM
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Seriously, get out and build up to jogging/running 6 days a week anywhere from 30min to over 1 hour. Then do sets of push ups and sit ups, 10 to 20 at a clip rest and continue until you cannot do anymore. Sometimes its 300 sit ups and 100 push ups. sometimes more or less. Newguy, If I understood you correctly, you are not part of a health club. How do you keep your knees strong enough to be able to run so far? Also, you mentioned that you do 300 sit ups. Specifically, what type of sit ups do you do? Do you do basic crunches or any other type of sit ups? thanks, George |
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Haaaaahahahahaha!!! "Lunch period!" Funny. Pull the other one: its got bells on. I think an enforced sedentary daily routine is a big part of the problem, but I don't really have an alternative, barring unemployment.
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8 miles friday 10 miles sat 9 miles sun 7 miles mon 8 miles tue Heading out now for 8 miles wed week ends today will be 70 miles of running this stretch. Many situps and push ups. I do teach physical education classes 3 days a week so I am active and on my feet mon tues and fri in addition coach a track team so again active in the late afternoon with my shot put and discus throwers. |
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BTW, how old are you NG? Thats a lot of running for your average retiree.
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