The swede’s got this one right
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Ξ June 20th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Fitness |
If we go back a ways I was talking a bit about how I’ve had to restructure my physical exercise regimen as I’ve gotten older. I reached a point where, both physically and mentally, I wasn’t up to the kind of high impact training regimen I used to indulge in.
For much of the last 7 months that has meant not exercising at all; which certainly is not a solution. 20 lbs later, I am motivated enough to get back into a regular exercise routine.
I’ve found that having a routine is really important for actually getting to the gym. It can be challenging to establish, but once I’ve gotten going, it is easy to keep going. Unfortunately the opposite is also true. once I take a break, for whatever reason, going back becomes a challenge.
In the past I would run on the treadmill for cardio, and do olympic style weight lifting with free weights. I found that both were getting too hard on my joints. I can still do it, but I began to ask myself WHY I was doing it when the long term effects would end up causing me more issues.
I’ve taken up swimming as my primary form of exercise for the moment. I love the water; there is no impact, and I get a great workout. I also love the way swimmers bodies look, and could certainly get used to having that look myself!
After many years of working out I’ve figured out that my body type does not build bulky muscle easily; so why bother to try any more. I am going to find things to do that compliment how my body naturally works and focus on overall core strength and cardiovascular health.
It will require some research on my part; I am not as familiar with that style of exercise as I am with weights and impact exercises.
Things I have thought about:
- bike riding
- yoga
- pilates
- swimming
- hiking
- free weights (moderate)
- ???
As much as I love(d) it, martial arts wasn’t good for my body. Neither was running. I want to find something I can do now, and 40 years from now.
