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As I understand things there are maybe 3 types of exercise for a healthy body:
1) Aerobic
2) Weight training
3) Stretches
I've only just recently been concentrating on #2 and #3. For #1, I've done running for decades.
Regarding weight training there was an interesting NY Times article here, Can You Regains Muscle Mass as You Age?:
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/12/02/can-you-regain-muscle-mass-after-age-60/?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fhealth&action=click&contentCollection=health®ion=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront&_r=0
I am skeptical of most expert's opinions as the objectives seem to be varied and for many guys it's about physical attractiveness. That's not a bad objective, just not mine. For me, it is about doing regular tasks and activities without strain or injury i.e. having the muscle mass to be healthy. Looking good is a nice side effect.
So what do those who have been doing gym workouts think about increasing weights and how much to push things?
1) Aerobic
2) Weight training
3) Stretches
I've only just recently been concentrating on #2 and #3. For #1, I've done running for decades.
Regarding weight training there was an interesting NY Times article here, Can You Regains Muscle Mass as You Age?:
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/12/02/can-you-regain-muscle-mass-after-age-60/?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fhealth&action=click&contentCollection=health®ion=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront&_r=0
I have joined a gym recently and the orientations did not emphasize pushing you muscles to higher weights. I am not trying to bulk up to attract the babes (DW could care less).The key, he continues, is regular and progressive weight training. If you don’t belong to a gym, consider joining one, and then plan on tiring yourself. In order to initiate the biochemical processes that lead to larger, stronger fibers, Dr. Bamman says, you should push your muscles until they are exhausted.
In his studies, volunteers used weights calibrated so that the lifters could barely complete a set of eight to 12 repetitions before their arms or legs grew leaden and they had to rest. They repeated each set two or three times and visited the gym three times per week.
I am skeptical of most expert's opinions as the objectives seem to be varied and for many guys it's about physical attractiveness. That's not a bad objective, just not mine. For me, it is about doing regular tasks and activities without strain or injury i.e. having the muscle mass to be healthy. Looking good is a nice side effect.
So what do those who have been doing gym workouts think about increasing weights and how much to push things?
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