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In reply to the discussion: What is your workout routine, if you have one? [View all]Hotler
(11,420 posts)24. Look and see if you a city recreation center near you.....
Most times they are cheaper for residents than joining a gym. Then hit the weights three times a week. PM me and I'll tell you how to strenght train properly. I'm 57 and I strength train. If you are a lady don't fear the weights, you don't have enough testosterone to get big like a man. The stronger you get the stronger your bones get. The stronger you get the more you have to eat. It takes more calories to keep a pound of muscle alive than it takes to keep a pound of fat alive. A pound of muscle is about the size of a softball. A pound of fat is about the size of .... wel... a football. More muscle gives you more energy. Your body doesn't care how old you are, if you train and eat right you can grow muscle.
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That's about it. Except I have dogs, so I don't even have to move them. I just TELL them to move...
Honeycombe8
Jul 2012
#2
I joined a local gym, and I try to go three times a week. I've used personal trainers too...
CaliforniaPeggy
Jul 2012
#3
That's something that occurred to me. If I paid for a gym, would that make me more likely
Honeycombe8
Jul 2012
#16
The only thing I can do now is lift barbells in bed. It keeps my upper body in good shape.
HopeHoops
Jul 2012
#23
Oh, wow. I've never heard of osteoporosis that severe, unless it's that other condition...
Honeycombe8
Jul 2012
#45
It's in the -3.2 T-scale range, and it isn't terribly uncommon. Just not for my age.
HopeHoops
Jul 2012
#47
Hmmm. Good idea. We do have some rec centers. I don't know what they have there, but I'll check
Honeycombe8
Jul 2012
#28
The dogs would love that! But ooooh...that means I'd have to wake up early.
Honeycombe8
Jul 2012
#29
You're right. And I can easily do that. Seriously. I LOVE veggies and fruits and salads. nt
Honeycombe8
Jul 2012
#32
my dog is militant about getting that cupcake off my butt where it settled
TorchTheWitch
Jul 2012
#46
I can't do even one chinup. I'm female. Can other normal females do chinups?
Honeycombe8
Aug 2012
#60