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The middle agers group. (Upper 30s,40s & 50ish folks)

slimgirljo15

A place for us middle agers to become friends and share fitness advice.

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awinner_au

sdereski wrote: »

what is your "go to" workout?

If i need to get some cardio in because I going out to dinner I'd go for a bike ride. If im on holiday at an hotel gym id just try to get as close to the big 4 lifts as I can with the equipment available.

letsdothismfp79

37 from Arizona, a teacher and a hiker... I walk average 45-50 miles a week, feel free to add

airforceman1979

38 here all feel free to add me

Kari_Bear78

handyrunner wrote: »

Hey there people how's it going?

Good morning!! Feeling ok but tired. I hate co workers who don't show up for shifts on time. Oh well... long day ahead of me. Lol

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claudiaclark73

43 here... Greetings

Leighburns279

I'm 37 feel free to add me

TPUHatch

Anyone feel free to add me.43 year old male who loves swimming,cycling,basketball,running and machine weights.Recently accepted Jesus Christ in my life,quit drinking and now ready to lose a little weight and get fit.Excited about my future.

handyrunner

How's everyone's evening?

sdereski

_Justinian_ wrote: »

Go-to workout was the elliptical, but to much of my disbelief, I am falling in love with the treadmill.

Funny how that happens.

sdereski

fightingtheforties wrote: »

acajunintexas wrote: »

Lots of great looking "middle agers" represented here! If you are an active daily user and like to interact, please feel free to add me as a friend.

I'm learning to love hiit workouts!

And that will make you stronger and faster!

sdereski

letsdothismfp79 wrote: »

37 from Arizona, a teacher and a hiker... I walk average 45-50 miles a week, feel free to add

Wow! That is a lot of miles in a week. Way to go!

sdereski

Was away all weekend. No real exercise. Did a bit of walking and playing with my 22mth old granddaughter. She is a going concern and just too darn cute! ❤️

Back on track tomorrow.

rdgfit

42 and starting out - goal is to be healthy and keep up with my kids. All the best!

muffinmondays

45 - starting again - for the gazzilionth time!!!!! i have seen what the future may hold if i carry on down this path and that ain't a road i want to travel. So here goes -happy, healthy, fit mummy here I come! :-) Good luck everyone and all power to you

HappyNSmilinKaz

Mike_take2 wrote: »

AlwaysSmilingKaz wrote: »

Hey..big 50 for me next year...feel free to add. Kazzy (England)

You do not look like you're anywhere near 50!

You made my day reading that

Justme_1

49, add me if you wish

handyrunner

Hello there folks how goes the day?

itismedrz

standenvernet wrote: »

RxDreamer2 wrote: »

Any suggestions for aching knees?
-had surgery in May
-have arthritis (ack that sounds old)
-use knee sleeve/supports daily at Crossfit
-use Salanpos (I smell like a locker room)
-don't squat below 90 any longer...yet
-take glucosamine RSP supplement
-wear awesome running shoes
Anything I'm missing here that could help with knee pain???

Are you using flat shoes (e.g.: squat shoes) for your squats and other weight lifting? Running shoes (unless zero-drop) will change your geometry a little putting some extra force forward, which may be felt in your knee, and the extra cushioning from a running shoe can provide some odd foot rolling which may also load the knees with some odd dynamics. Just a thought...

All great advice and I would include adequate recovery time between heavy loads. I need more time for healing especially if going 70% or above of my 1RM.

itismedrz

Rule5pt5 wrote: »

I hate that I'm starting to fit in this group!

You know what the only other option is right? I personally am glad you are joining this group. Welcome.

itismedrz

RxDreamer2 wrote: »

standenvernet wrote: »

RxDreamer2 wrote: »

Any suggestions for aching knees?
-had surgery in May
-have arthritis (ack that sounds old)
-use knee sleeve/supports daily at Crossfit
-use Salanpos (I smell like a locker room)
-don't squat below 90 any longer...yet
-take glucosamine RSP supplement
-wear awesome running shoes
Anything I'm missing here that could help with knee pain???

Are you using flat shoes (e.g.: squat shoes) for your squats and other weight lifting? Running shoes (unless zero-drop) will change your geometry a little putting some extra force forward, which may be felt in your knee, and the extra cushioning from a running shoe can provide some odd foot rolling which may also load the knees with some odd dynamics. Just a thought...

No! I'm not! I never thought of that. I hadn't want to invest in Nanos or other lifting shoes bc I thought they'd do more harm than good. I never thought of that. And yes....my feet do shift inside my shoes during lifts.
Thank you so much! I knew someone on here would have some wisdom.

Good advice, I use solid heel lifting shoes for squats and go shoeless or use flats (converse Chucks) for deadlifts. I also need to allow more recovery time if going over 70% of my 1RM max for reps. I go 14 days between heavy lifts (4-5 sets of 3 or 4 reps) on a joint. I'm 53 though. between I will do a similar movement but keep the reps in the 12-15 range. Good Luck!

mariebibby

Glad I have found my age group

I'm too near to 50 and a complete newbie to weight training, but love it! Once I'm stronger I would like to get into cycling and join a group next year. Be great to buddy up with a beginner too. I'm in Liverpool and happy to add with anyone close by

Docwaiee

Turning 49 in ten days

Hello to all...feel free to add me

pandahead76

handyrunner wrote: »

Hello there folks how goes the day?

Totally on target today. Got a good upper body workout done as well as some time on the elliptical. Eats are where I want them to be. Now onto family night with hubs and kiddos.

TonyB0588

pandahead76 wrote: »

handyrunner wrote: »

Hey there people how's it going?

Decided to indulge last night during date night with my husband. I finally tracked the meal, and nearly passed out! Not gonna do that again!

Biggest thing there was the dinner rolls. Did you actually have 4, or did you just enter a portion size not realizing what it consisted of?

pandahead76

TonyB0588 wrote: »

pandahead76 wrote: »

handyrunner wrote: »

Hey there people how's it going?

Decided to indulge last night during date night with my husband. I finally tracked the meal, and nearly passed out! Not gonna do that again!

Biggest thing there was the dinner rolls. Did you actually have 4, or did you just enter a portion size not realizing what it consisted of?

Sadly I actually had 4. We had a 30 minute wait, and food service was pretty slow (the place was insanely busy). I was famished and I decided that I was going to have a straight up free meal. (Wasn't going to track it; had a change of heart the next day.) I was already pretty full by the time our salads arrived, but I still ate it. When our steaks came, I was so stuffed, I only had a couple bites and took the rest to go.

Lesson learned. I'm going to pre-track date night dinners from now on. I don't mind going over target once in a great while, but only by a bit, not 1500 calories!

mhdashler

43 here, trying to restart my fitness journey and could use some friends looking for mutual encouragement and accountability.

PerwinkleSummer

Please add me.

cory17

hi all, 55 here and also restarting getting fit. and getting my LDL down.

Add me, thanks!

renegarza001

Hello everyone !!