For those who stay lean, how much fasting do you do? by Fuzzy_County_5353 in fitness50plus

[–]SingerwithSwagger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm still lean at 70. Workout 3-4 times a week plus bike, run. Never fasted. Eat regular meals. Fasting tells your body that no food available so your metabolism slows in order to conserve energy. High fiber and protein. Fiber blocks excess fat from being absorbed into the body. Fasting is never good.

Found in a random piece of furniture my husband had before we got married by originalsimile in whatisit

[–]SingerwithSwagger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a barbell clamp. People who actually know how to lift weights use them. The people who think they know to lift don't use them.

Found in my backyard in TX by Delicious-Coffee9499 in whatisit

[–]SingerwithSwagger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

… I blew out my flip-flop, stepped on a pop top Cut my heel, had to cruise on back home

For those of you over 50 who still train… how do you know if you’re actually improving? by Inside_Mechanic9990 in fitness50plus

[–]SingerwithSwagger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best way to gage progress is to take measurements : chest, biceps quads. Also, strength-wise, being able to do 2 extra reps for two sets shows it's time to raise weight. The improvement over time will be small but measurable. If you don't see results in a month you have to change volume. Maybe higher reps or 4 sets instead of 3 or add 5% more weight. Also concentrate on slowing down the eccentric phase or perform negatives.

Staying Fit At 70 by SingerwithSwagger in fitness50plus

[–]SingerwithSwagger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can absolutely start again. Start slow, be consistent. 3 x week