Fitness over 30

Jpefitness

So it's no secret it gets harder once you hit the big 3-0, priorities change. How do you fit in the gym vs work vs life vs prep. Share your tips right here!

livingleanlivingclean

The same way as when I wasn't 30? It's just something I do... Not sure why you think your priorities change at 30, that's not age related imo. Life happens to us all in our own way and you are in a different "place" all the time.

I'm nearly 35 and started studying part time again 2 years ago, on top of normal "life". I still fit training and prep and life in. It's more difficult, but I think most people are more prepared to make sacrifices for what they want as they get older and they feel like they actually know what they want.

sardelsa

For me it's easier despite being in my 30s and a mom of two. I think because I get it now and know exactly what to do.. I know I don't have to workout all day and eat rabbit food to be successful. For me it's all about quality over quantity

laurenj915

I certainly find that I have less time (husband and being home with 3 kids who are not yet in school) then I did in my 20s. I used to hit the gym before work, then train for marathons after work. Now, I do HIIT workouts for 12-20 minutes eveyday. I try to do it while all my kids are napping but sometimes I have to workout and make it a game for them. Next year my oldest will go to kindergarten and we will bike 4 miles to school and then 4 back twice a day. That will get me 16 miles extra a day and I,ll be pulling a bike trailer with two kids in the back! It took me a while to accept that my workouts would no longer be uninterupted gym workouts but I'm having more fun now.

GiddyupTim

You get up much, much earlier.

LZMiner

Yes, because when you're over 30, you're living your life for other people! I commit to making time for me, and take 4 fitness classes a week---yoga/Pilates. I volunteer to do the house activities that get in extra steps...running down the basement for stuff, walking the dog, taking recyclables/trash out.

AnnPT77

Hold out until 50s/60s? For sure, it gets easier again, if you don't give up.

Seriously, I think it matters what your lifestyle is, and what you see as the obstacles/conflicts. I'm betting you'd see better ideas if you told us whether the challenges for you focus on career, small children, aging parents, sedentary friends, continuing education, and/or . . . ?

youdoyou2016

My college students are convinced they're the busiest people on the planet (especially this time of the year as the semester ends). The ones who exercise exercise; the ones who don't, don't. Same with folks my age. I don't think there's much more to it than that.

Z_I_L_L_A

You find a way. You make time, you make a plan, and just do it. There are different problems for different times in life. Your cardio slows but your physical strength can keep getting stronger. At 50 I can still be a superman. People complain about not having time. Puhlease, you make time, you don't find it.

EKarma

gots to get up early

Syneea

Yeah, you just make a way.. I'm married with 4 children and I work outside of the home... still get my fitness on Every day, no matter what. It takes a bit of juggling and assigning time slots for hubby and older brother to watch kids some days - when the littles aren't going with me or I'm not working out at home, or they aren't still at school... juggle, juggle, plan, plan... make it work.... no matter what.

Packerjohn

For the 22 years I had kids around home, I would get up at 4:15, eat something, pack lunch and drive to the gym so I was there when it opened at 5 during the week. I'd work out for a bit over an hour, shower, drive 45 miles to work and be at my desk by 7:15. Even with the kids out of the house, I'm still on the same schedule. Very little interrupts your workout at 5AM.

Allows you to workout and not miss family time.

Gallowmere1984

It's a priority, and mine are as follows.
1: work
2: diet
3: training
4: recovery
5: everything else

Packerjohn

Elimitate all non-work related screen time. Will free up time for most people.

TavistockToad

Jpefitness wrote: »

So it's no secret it gets harder once you hit the big 3-0, priorities change. How do you fit in the gym vs work vs life vs prep. Share your tips right here!

:huh:

Do they? You choose what your priorities are...

deputy_randolph

Staying fit at 37 has been easier for me, b/c I drink way less booze and WANT to be asleep by 8:30pm.

msfitmj15

If its a priority in your life you will make time. Sacrifice a tv programme/social media for a workout theres got to be at least an hour a day of one of those that can be cut.

gym4life64

msfitmj15 wrote: »

If its a priority in your life you will make time. Sacrifice a tv programme/social media for a workout theres got to be at least an hour a day of one of those that can be cut.

Very true.

How bad do you want it? If you want it bad enough...you will find the time. As for the big 3-0??!! LMAO...just wait

Sumiblue

I think it's the lifestyle changes that usually come with age that can make fitness a challenge. Jobs, marriage, children, etc. It's easy to let go of one's fitness when there are other people to think of & new responsibilities to deal with. But, you are important, too. So, if staying fit is important make it a priority.
I had just joined a gym for the first time at 30, I was single. I went 3x a week and was in good shape. Then, got out of shape with marriage, house & child. Basically, I didn't make myself a priority. Now, I'm 48, workout at home so I can still keep up with my responsibilities & am in the best shape of my life.