Any Fit-60s out there?

dewey1971
dewey1971 Posts: 4 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm guessing most of us are too active to bother with MFP community stuff, but I'm curious if there are any other 60+ users getting in shape. What's working for you?

I ran marathons in my 50s. Quit running, but kept eating at a marathon pace. Didn't catch myself until last May. I've lost about 35 pounds, about 25 left to go. Walking 3.5 mph x 60 minutes a day now, and started lifting dumbbells at home.

How are you keeping fit in your 60s?

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  • antennachick
    antennachick Posts: 464 Member
    I am not 60 but I workout with a lady in crossfit that is 65. She is awesome and does things I cant like handstand push ups :P
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    Hi, I am 62, never been, nor will be a runner.

    I used to walk at a 4.1 mph for 10km races, walk 45 min at 4.5mph, I don't walk much right now.

    Exercise has never been my forte, so I am not married to one form or sport, I like variety.

    This winter I am strength training x3 using hand weights, body weigh and machines, continuing learning to swim, using the indoor rowing machine for cardio 30x3, doing Zumba once a week for the fun of it, and yoga on Sundays with my SO as he was interested in increasing his flexibility.

    That sounds like a big list but really it is in general an hour a day, anymore and I burn out.

    I am interested in staying functionally fit so I can lead the life I love for as long as I can.

    Cheers, h.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    I started my journey at 59 and now am 60. Not a runner at all, but at least I am able to jog very short distances now, which I could not do before. 16 months ago I could not walk 1/4 mile without excruciating foot, knee, and hip pain and rest stops to go any further. This summer I walked 5K and 10K events in very good time with no stops and no pain.

    My current routine, which I've recently expanded, is strength training with a personal trainer 30 min 2x/week, metabolic circuit class 60 min 1x/week, a low impact fitness with a variety of training methods 45 min 1-2x/week, yoga 45 min 1-2x/week and walk about 9,000 steps per day. I also have an elliptical, dumbbells, resistance bands, TRX, and other equipment at home that I use as needed. I do not lift "heavy" as people here say, but my weights and abilities have progressed steadily and continue to do so every 2-4 weeks.

    I cannot even begin to describe the improvement in strength, endurance, and functionality that I have gained as a result of my hard work. I do not want to go back where I was. Ever. Again.

    SW 301
    CW 188
    GW 150
    16 months
  • revzillia
    revzillia Posts: 8 Member
    I'm not in the 60's but will be someday. I'm 55. Although I've been working out exercising all my life I like the beach body programs Insanity/ p90x or body beast I feel they are all well balanced Give it a shot. If you can t do something. Either rest or modify You lol get thru it and see improvements. Also biking is easy on knees Jc
  • dewey1971
    dewey1971 Posts: 4 Member
    Thx I'll check it out
  • dewey1971
    dewey1971 Posts: 4 Member
    lorrpb wrote: »
    I started my journey at 59 and now am 60. Not a runner at all, but at least I am able to jog very short distances now, which I could not do before. 16 months ago I could not walk 1/4 mile without excruciating foot, knee, and hip pain and rest stops to go any further. This summer I walked 5K and 10K events in very good time with no stops and no pain.

    My current routine, which I've recently expanded, is strength training with a personal trainer 30 min 2x/week, metabolic circuit class 60 min 1x/week, a low impact fitness with a variety of training methods 45 min 1-2x/week, yoga 45 min 1-2x/week and walk about 9,000 steps per day. I also have an elliptical, dumbbells, resistance bands, TRX, and other equipment at home that I use as needed. I do not lift "heavy" as people here say, but my weights and abilities have progressed steadily and continue to do so every 2-4 weeks.

    I cannot even begin to describe the improvement in strength, endurance, and functionality that I have gained as a result of my hard work. I do not want to go back where I was. Ever. Again.

    SW 301
    CW 188
    GW 150
    16 months

    Fantastic. You've come a long ways. Keep up the good work!
  • Yi5hedr3
    Yi5hedr3 Posts: 2,696 Member
    Yep - pump iron twice a week. Intervals on elipticle twice a week. Feeling fine. :)
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