Too old for exercising???

Ok, so I went to a place called sky zone this morning. I took a class called skyrobics. It is a circuit class done on trampolines. There were a bunch of young skinny things in this class that could jump their socks off! This was my first class and they last about 1 hour. I did 30 min. and couldn't do anymore:( The class was hard to follow as there were about 20 people trying to do different exercises and I could not keep up! Very disappointed and discouraged! Any thoughts???

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Never too late to exercise. My mother went dancing twice a week until she was 92. ????

Of course you're not too old. We have people in their 90's exercising at our Y. You're just more out of shape than those 20 year olds. Keep at it and you'll find it easier each time. Sounds like fun but exhausting!

No one is too old to improve their physical fitness, and you are not that old anyway.

That said if you're out of shape maybe intense trampoline based circuit training wasn't the place to start. Unless you really liked the class and it's motivating for you, maybe start slower and ease upward in your activity level.

I find that pushing too hard sets me up for failure and discouragement. But being just a bit more conservative I can see progress every week, sometimes every workout, which provides continuous encouragement and motivation.

It has to do with fitness, not age. Keep exercising and you'll get fitter.

Hi!!

Okay so you are definitely NOT to old for exercising! You are never too old to exercising. You are just out of shape a bit and need to be more active. Maybe you should just start with doing little workouts everyday and eating healthy. Good luck and have fun!!

I'm older than you and exercise a lot. Due to a neurological issue that affects balance, I can't do classes. I do cardio on the elliptical and lift weights.

My sister took up running marathons in her late 40s. I don't think she had run since high school before that. I know that I used to walk a lot but in my late 40s I took up much less ambitious running. I run 5 miles a few days a week.

You are never too old to become active but everyone needs to start out slower. You did great to make it 30 minutes in such a strenuous class. If you enjoyed it then keep going. If you found it wasn't for you (I'm totally not a class person as I have 2 left feet) then try something else.

The key to exercising as a beginner is not to overdo it. Don't kill your joints and don't significantly increase your work volume in too short a time.

A trampoline work out sounds ineffective and possibly dangerous. Bouncing exercises may be trendy but they may also be for a younger crowd who are into "trends." And their leaner bodies can handle the impact better than bodies that have carried excess weight for a long time.

But it's so important to build up some cardiovascular fitness and functional strength.

Why not start out with a gentle exercise like walking ? Also do resistance workouts.
Proceed to other low impact activities like the elliptical or swimming.

You're not too old to exercise.

If you have previous injuries you may need to work around them or do things that are lighter on the joints.

For instance I have a long-standing shoulder injury and have stopped all overhead and chest exercises, begun rotator cuff exercises with light resistance bands, and focused on the lower body instead. If my knees bother me I make sure to run in a way that minimizes impact, check my shoes, and do a different activity the next workout.

Hi- Try walking instead. It is really hard to stay motivated in that type of environment! Plus walking is easier on your joints than all that jumping. Find a walking buddy if you want to exercise with someone. And DON'T compare yourself to those "skinny' people. Everyone in beautiful - you have always been... now, you are just working on being healthy! :-) BTW - you are NEVER too old to get healthier! Good luck!