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The middle agers group. (Upper 30s,40s & 50ish folks)
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37 from Arizona, a teacher and a hiker... I walk average 45-50 miles a week, feel free to add4
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38 here all feel free to add me0
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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. Lol2 -
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43 here... Greetings
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I'm 37 feel free to add me1
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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.5
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How's everyone's evening?0
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_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.1 -
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!1 -
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!0 -
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.3 -
42 and starting out - goal is to be healthy and keep up with my kids. All the best!2
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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 you3
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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!
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49, add me if you wish0
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Hello there folks how goes the day?0
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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.1 -
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!0 -
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 4
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Turning 49 in ten days Hello to all...feel free to add me 2
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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.
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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?0 -
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!
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43 here, trying to restart my fitness journey and could use some friends looking for mutual encouragement and accountability.2
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Please add me.2
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hi all, 55 here and also restarting getting fit. and getting my LDL down.
Add me, thanks!2 -
Hello everyone !!1
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