Fitness for Older Men

: Episode 663 – Andy and Vinnie talk about fitness for older men, the over 50 crowd…

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JANIS JOPLIN

• Vinnie and Andy don’t often share music tastes, or really many tastes in general
• However, they both love Janis Joplin
• In the 27 club
  • with Jim Morrison whom Andy loves, but Vinnie doesn’t
  • also with Stevie Ray Vaughan of whom Vinnie is a huge fan
• Both think she is raw and honest and wonderful

FITNESS FOR OLDER MEN

• Listener Mark asked about fitness for men 50 and above
  • He maintains a very low body fat %, but sometimes finds he works out as a 25 year old and is sore the next day
• What is an appropriate fitness regiment for older men?
• When you get older, you have to warm into the harder workouts and heavier weights
• For weightlifting, Vinnie (age 53) has to be careful regarding his back
  • When he does leg presses and squats, he will start by warming up for 15 minutes on a rower
    • Then he will stretch for 15-30 minutes depending on how tight or sore he is
      • Then he will start with very light squats and work his way up
      • Will deadlift after he is warmed up with squats
• Key is ramping up very slowly
  • Allow yourself more time for your workout as you get older for more warming and stretching
• You can go as heavy as you want, but only if you build up to it
• If you are extra sore, take it easy for a day!
• Vinnie has to take it easy for his rehabbing shoulder as far as upper-body workouts go
• He tells his older clients to start low and warm for upper-body workouts
• When it comes to aerobic activity, aerobic capacity can remain very high for a long time even if your max isn’t what it used to be
• Know yourself, prepare, and do not rush!
  • Same for Andy and his hiking
    • Same for most people
      • If Andy brings water, goes slow, and brings some NSNG salty snacks with shoes that are a bit more roomy, he is good to go indeterminately