friar1610
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I’ve reluctantly decided that due to mild osteoarthritis in a couple of spots (upper and lower spine, knees, possibly hips), a nagging rotator cuff problem and having just passed my 76th birthday, it might be time to reevaluate my overall fitness program with a view toward toning it down a bit. I’d like to be easier on my joints and work more on flexibility while maintaining a regular and vigorous cardio/aerobic regimen and (judiciously) working as many muscles as possible. Toward that end I’m considering buying a piece of home exercise equipment that will help meet as many fitness goals as possible. (To be clear, those goals are to maintain good health and fitness but not to become a world class athlete.) My instinct is to go with a Concept 2 rower. But I’m curious what other “old folks” who have found themselves in similar circumstances may have found for solutions. Are there machines you’ve found helpful as the core of a senior fitness program?
I’ve used most of the machines (rowers, ellipticals, treadmills, stationary bikes, spinning bikes, stair steppers) at one time or another at gyms so have some familiarity with them all. I would also walk, do light weight lifting/resistance bands and stretching. I was going to a gym regularly pre-COVID but would probably not going forward.
Any thoughts or experiences would be appreciated.
I’ve used most of the machines (rowers, ellipticals, treadmills, stationary bikes, spinning bikes, stair steppers) at one time or another at gyms so have some familiarity with them all. I would also walk, do light weight lifting/resistance bands and stretching. I was going to a gym regularly pre-COVID but would probably not going forward.
Any thoughts or experiences would be appreciated.