Fitness for Older Men

August 31, 2016

with Vinnie Tortorich

Supplements, coffee, NSNG® Foods and Eat Happy snacks, all in one place.

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

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

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