Is The Gym Really Doing You Good? ( As We Get Older)

[Jack Peterson]

I have put this here as it is really a health Question.

 

Yesterday, On my way back from the Barangay Hall, I popped In to see an old mate from the US. I have not seen him for a few months (In fact, it was Christmas at the Barangay Dinner) Anyway, it turns out that he was the afore mentioned man who upset my BC but I did not mention my Visit or that I knew Things, No, my concern was his Deteriorated Condition that took my attention.

at 6' 3 " and always being about 200+ lbs I was astonished at the sight of him Yesterday, I knew he had had a few Health Problems but at 71 one would expect that but what I saw was a bit of a shock.

Walking Slowly with a somewhat animated gait and seemed so very stiff all over and an evident back problem. Now he told me a couple of Years ago that he had been Military for some 15 years and after, Usually Manual Labour jobs, so it is not as if he was a lazy type but always on the move so to speak. 

Anyway, (sorry I can Waffle) It would appear that since February he was advised to go to the Gym a couple of times a week to help his circulation But He ended up like this, loss of weight, severe aching and I think he may have dislocated his Back or something. He stopped in April because of the Pain. Now I ask, is the Gym really any good for us older people or has this man been given a Bad Routine at the Gym?

To me, His Fitness Instructor has Crippled Him. :unsure:

Guess I will stay to Walking the Dogs and Riding my Bike  :thumbsup:  

 

JP  :tiphat:

 

Edited for the usual little Foo Par :hystery:

Edited September 15, 2015 by Jack Peterson

[sonjack2847]

Yes it sounds like a bad routine,but it could also be that he is too old and a milder form of exercise is /was needed

[Jack Peterson]

Yes it sounds like a bad routine,but it could also be that he is too old and a milder form of exercise is /was needed

 

 Just goes to show who we should or shouldn't trust. The doctor for recommending or the Instructor for taking the money and not keeping an eye on him? :thumbsup:

 

JP :tiphat:

[Dave Hounddriver]

According to a doctor I asked 3 years ago, the gym is great for us old guys provided it is a half hour walk away and we walk to it.  Also provided we don't overdo it, as in get plenty of rest between routines.  And provided we don't take HGH, (testosterone) to 'help' bulk up.  A lot of old guys believe that HGH is the fountain of youth.  I have heard it definitely is, but at the expense of using up 2 years of your future life for one year of renewed 'youth'.  Just my opinion based on what the doctor and others have said and what I have personally observed.

Edited September 15, 2015 by Dave Hounddriver

[virginprune]

For me, walking, cycling and a healthy diet works. A couple of small weights to exercise with at home is also good for upper arm and shoulder muscle strength. Swimming is also very good exercise and if you have one, gardening works well. I have never been a gym bunny and I'm not going to start now!

[Jake]

Hey Flyboy (RAF), 

 

I think having a gym membership is a waste of time and money.  Judy and I was enticed to an introductory offer at our local fitness center but I quit after the first session.  I was too distracted, nearly fell off the tread mill (walking) -- too much tight danskins and sweaty flesh to maintain my concentration.  They did have a couple racket ball courts but no one to play with.  Oh well, back to the tennis courts.

 

Being old is not necessarily feeling old.  I would love to walk with you Flyboy from one sari-sari store to another, having a cold one or two and playing chess to exercise our brain and getting distracted again from all that female persuasion.  After all, life is grand when you still have that urge of primal instinct to pro create.....he, he.  

 

May the Force be with ya.........

[Dave Hounddriver]

One of the wonderful inventions of the old Canadian RCAF was an exercise routine that any male, of any age, can do to stay in shape.  I used it for years until I just got lazy.  It kept me in the best shape of my life without going to any gym.  The routine is so old that most people have forgotten it or never heard of it but it is as good today as it was 40 or more years ago.

 

Its called the 5BX plan which is only 5 basic exercises that you can do in your bedroom in 11 minutes, followed by about a 20 minute quick walk.  Here is a link to the pdf file for it and I cannot stress enough how much benefit it gave me over the years.

 

http://csclub.uwaterloo.ca/~rfburger/5bx-plan.pdf

 

Edit:  This is the MALE version of the exercise routine.  For some reason the powers that be felt that females need twice as much of a work out so they get the 10BX plan.  I have never tried that one  :hystery:  so forum female members may be interested in searching it and trying it and then letting us know how it works for them.

Edited September 15, 2015 by Dave Hounddriver

[Gratefuled]

Yes, exercise or some sort of it is highly recommended at any age. Exercise plus a healthy diet will keep your health up to par. Smoke and drink and party at your own risk.

You should also keep your brain exercised  with puzzles or some sort of mental exercise besides checking out the young pinays and wishful thinking. That might stimulate your heart but not the right way.

Regular visits to your doc and taking the lab tests that he recommends will keep you and your doc up to date on your health and any adjustments that need to be made. Sometimes, a new Rx or a new test.

[Gratefuled]

I guess I didn't answer your question. Well, in my opinion, it depends. It depends on your present health and what your needs are to get in physical shape for your age.

Your doctor and common sense are your best guides.

[Jack Peterson]

Your doctor and common sense are your best guides.

 

He thought Both were good and it cost him :unsure: