Re: Re: Body Weight Exercises

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I found this post to be very informative, as I'm not very far behind you. It's

interesting how you've scaled back weight training in favor of BW. One thought

occurred to me - how is the BW training affected by osteoporosis? Is it the

same as using weights?

Have you tried yoga or tai chi? I wonder how that affects bones. Any comments

anyone?

Michele LeGrand

Kennett Square, PA

Wait until you hit 56, . Recovery is very slow and injuries can

appear even when you think you have had a carefully performed workout.

I went the BW exercises exclusively for awhile. I have now returned

to some weight training. However, I have reduced the workouts to

twice a week for about 45 minutes each. In addition, I reduced the

weight and work in the higher rep range. I have also reduced my

aerobics (swimming and cycle) to about 3 sessions per week (25-30

minutes each) on the off days.

So far so good. I have had only some minor shoulder discomfort at the

start. That seems better as well. However, as I have learned from

past exexperience, it is hard to discern where you cross the line and

overtrain and wake up the next day with some injury again.

I imagine as time goes on I will be adjusting repeatedly to try to

keep injury free. I think BW exercise along with swimming can play a

part in this ongoing adaptation that is needed with advancing age.

However, I hope I can continue to include some weight training.

And these are the " golden " years. Yeah right!

Andersen

Palmetto, FL