Delusional or too old??

harlylena
harlylena Posts: 125 Member
edited October 7 in Motivation and Support
So I was telling my friend that Day 3 into 30DS I hurt my rotator cuff. She said I might be too old for 30DS and should consider a Yoga for seniors dvd. Explained that perhaps at my age I shouldn't be doing the high impact jumping jumping and such... I'm 44, I didn't think I was too old...or am I just being delusional?
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  • KandieLantz
    KandieLantz Posts: 423 Member
    Girl, you are JUST getting started! Too old!? I hope you laughed at her! You've got this!!
  • MaximalLife
    MaximalLife Posts: 2,447 Member
    So I was telling my friend that Day 3 into 30DS I hurt my rotator cuff. She said I might be too old for 30DS and should consider a Yoga for seniors dvd. Explained that perhaps at my age I shouldn't be doing the high impact jumping jumping and such... I'm 44, I didn't think I was too old...or am I just being delusional?
    sometimes it's not the age but the mileage...lol

    Have yourself checked by a Dr - not some silly friend.
  • PedmomJill
    PedmomJill Posts: 505 Member
    Wow what a bunch of BS!!!!!! I'm a little older than you and I workout HARD almost every day. Yes, there are some aches and pains along the way, but it's worth it. Wow. That is really insulting of her to say that to you! When you are feeling a little pain, just don't jump as high. It's easy to lower the impact on just about any exercise.

    I'm really insulted for you! LOL
  • giggitygoo
    giggitygoo Posts: 1,978 Member
    Is your friend 12 years old?


    You're not too old! You just need a workout that can be tailored to your needs. It's difficult to get that out of a video.
  • JDavid007
    JDavid007 Posts: 331 Member
    I am 42 and I am not too old. Screw that nonsense. :grumble:
  • 2Bgoddess
    2Bgoddess Posts: 1,096 Member
    They say always consult a physician first tho, but that said, no damned way! I am 40, and in better shape than ever, i do plenty of jumping during my workouts! I've only been working out for a couple of years.
  • tinalouiseh2
    tinalouiseh2 Posts: 6 Member
    YOU are NOT being delusional!!! Your friend is. The problem is that you probably hurt yourself my overdoing it to to start. There are people active at every age. My neighbor is an 86 yr old tennis champ. He has had multiple surgeries and is always eager to get back to tennis and dancing. To the chagrin of his 'kids' You are young, and don't be afraid to try anything new just go at it slowly at first until your body acclimates. Good luck!
  • _Timmeh_
    _Timmeh_ Posts: 2,096 Member
    So I was telling my friend that Day 3 into 30DS I hurt my rotator cuff. She said I might be too old for 30DS and should consider a Yoga for seniors dvd. Explained that perhaps at my age I shouldn't be doing the high impact jumping jumping and such... I'm 44, I didn't think I was too old...or am I just being delusional?

    Your friend is delusional.
  • sallyaj
    sallyaj Posts: 207 Member
    If your shoulder hurts, do something else. Run or spin -- whatever burns calories. Spin burns the most for me.

    Don't do that other Cr** until you're a few weeks in, and when your shoulder has healed.

    It's all about the burn in beginning. Do I want to limit myself to 1300 calories or do I want to eat 1800. That's the equation for me right now.

    And I'm 47!

    Good luck, and be good to the shoulder.
  • watch48win
    watch48win Posts: 1,668 Member
    I'm day one into 30DS and my shoulder kinda hurts too. I'm, 48 today, and I'll be damned if I'm buying a Senior workout DVD.. I vote that someone is delusional and it's not you!
  • Slo83
    Slo83 Posts: 13 Member
    I'll let you know after I get my DVD and get started... I'm 62, btw. hahaha (my guess is no, though)
  • Jorra
    Jorra Posts: 3,338 Member
    44 is not old!
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    My 96 year old great grandma says, "Can it kiddo." You're not old.
  • lmelangley
    lmelangley Posts: 1,039 Member
    Not too old. Could have been you just need to warm up a bit more before doing something like 30DS. Or, is it possible you might have strained your rotator cuff a little bit and the 30DS just put you over the edge? Or, you might have been positioned incorrectly for one of the exercises. Personally, I can't do yoga without an instructor! Anyway, not too old.
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    44 is not old!
    But there's also nothing wrong with low impact.
  • Shyloh1
    Shyloh1 Posts: 422 Member
    So I was telling my friend that Day 3 into 30DS I hurt my rotator cuff. She said I might be too old for 30DS and should consider a Yoga for seniors dvd. Explained that perhaps at my age I shouldn't be doing the high impact jumping jumping and such... I'm 44, I didn't think I was too old...or am I just being delusional?

    Girl,you're not too old. I'm doing the New Rules of Lifting For Women and loads of high impact cardio. It's just a number,it's all how you feel! I'm 44 too!:wink:

    Just listen to your body,as another member stated...you could always try low impact.
  • Silverkittycat
    Silverkittycat Posts: 1,997 Member
    Noooo.....just modify the 30DS to be a bit lower impact. I did everything at a much slower pace in the beginning and just concentrated on the correct form. You can do it. :)

    *I'm 47!
    ** if you injured yourself please wait until you heal. :smile:
  • JDavid007
    JDavid007 Posts: 331 Member
    Oh and another thing my 16year old daughter has more pains than I do. She is always complaining. Maybe she's too old. :bigsmile:
  • Sandeee
    Sandeee Posts: 53 Member
    I could NOT and DID NOT like the 30 DS. I am 51 and workout like crazy, weights, all kinds of cardio, zumba, etc. Found the 30DS was too much for me.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    44 is not old!
    But there's also nothing wrong with low impact.
    I agree on both points. :drinker:
  • harlylena
    harlylena Posts: 125 Member
    LOL!! Ok I'm cracking up here!! Thanks for the laughs!!!:laugh:
    Especially the 'can it kiddo grandma'- totally rocks....
  • kennethmgreen
    kennethmgreen Posts: 1,759 Member
    So I was telling my friend that Day 3 into 30DS I hurt my rotator cuff. She said I might be too old for 30DS and should consider a Yoga for seniors dvd. Explained that perhaps at my age I shouldn't be doing the high impact jumping jumping and such... I'm 44, I didn't think I was too old...or am I just being delusional?
    You are certainly too old to change exercise programs because one friend says so.
  • bprague
    bprague Posts: 564 Member
    I'm sorry? Did your friend just call you a senior citizen? And for that matter, is she aware of all the seriously BA seniors out there, many of whom would be offended by implying all they can do is a dumbed down yoga?

    I dare say you were injured due to the new exercise, not a case of being feeble due to old age. Do what you want to do, but do it slowly to work up to it.
  • markbolch
    markbolch Posts: 24 Member
    Your age is just a number. I'm 55 and in better shape than when I was 35. Ive lost 30 lbs on here and 70 total. Pace yourself so you dont battle injuries but go for it. You can do it.. I would slap your friend down and see how long it takes them to get back up then do it again.. Okay thats a bit drastic but you get the point.. Read about Ernestine Shepard who at 74 runs 10 miles a day is a body builder and teaches fitness classes. She didnt start until she was 56. 44 is not old.
  • Edithrenee
    Edithrenee Posts: 546 Member
    wow im 42 and yes i have aches and pains, but it was worse last year when i was sitting on my butt... The exercise helps everything. Besides you even look young!! How old is this whiper snaper lmbo!!!!!

    You are not to old, if you had an injury it is maybe you were just being more aggressive, we all do that starting out because we get excited!

    good Luck to you!! Keep it up and dont stop! you got this!
  • Helenatrandom
    Helenatrandom Posts: 1,166 Member
    You are NOT old.
    It might be good for you to do something lower impact while you are injured, but saying that you can't do something because of your age is RIdicuLOUS!
  • MissO﹠A
    MissO﹠A Posts: 906 Member
    Before meeting up with this friend the next time, you should go to a medical supply store and rent a walker like this:

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    When you finally meet up with her, ask if she "prefers high impact or low impact" and promptly whack her as hard as you can with the walker in the region she chooses -- head for "high" or knees for "low".
  • Rachiepie6
    Rachiepie6 Posts: 423 Member
    44 isn't old. I'm 22 and I don't think 44 is old.

    At any age, starting a new form of exercise too hard too fast is going to affect your body.
  • vjrose
    vjrose Posts: 809 Member
    Lol, too old, omg. You are only as old as you think you are. I worked out at home for 2 months then stepped it up and started at the gym, wow, I am sure glad I started at home. Tell you "friend" to stuff it. The new "middle age" is now considered to be 50 so you aren't even middle aged yet, lol.
  • velvetwing
    velvetwing Posts: 142
    sorry but your friend is just plain rediculous! you dont stop because you get older, you KEEP MOVING! I joked with my doc that maybe Im getting too old to do some of the things I love, he said to me you get old when you STOP moving not because you ARE moving. He explained to me that the body must keep moving to stay moving. That really made me think... I cant give up because Im in pain.... I have to work through it. I have fibromyalgia, arthritis in my upper back, double leg injury still not recovered from, a neck injury still working through and Ill be damned if its going to stop me. Ok so sometimes its frustrating and I might cry out of that frustration but get back on it and live life with or without the pain. I dont know what age "old" is but girl..... you are NOT there! Just find the right excercises that work for you and that you enjoy! Now get back to that 30ds! ( Im right there with ya)
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