luluinca wrote: » Except that weight lifting increases bone density..................but thanks. I don't think I am an outlier really though. I just put the work in and don't make a bunch of excuses. I think progress is a little slower as we age but as long as we don't have a debilitating illness or serious physical limitations we can get there.
luluinca wrote: » I just put the work in and don't make a bunch of excuses.
LoneWolfRunner wrote: » I rarely listen to my doctors. I'm 57 and started running 4 years ago on hips that have been replaced twice. I was told I shouldn't do any running and stick with easy walking. 5,300 miles later with no wear on the hips, my doctor has finally acknowledged that my running and weight training might actually be helping me "despite my age".
teacton11 wrote: » I'd believe they were right except a few weeks back I met a man on a marathon training run that was in his 60s. Shared a short conversation him. He showed up an hour early to try to beat all the "young bucks" on the course. He was on mile 22 training for his 3rd marathon. During his last training season he had some issues with his blood pressure medicine that caused him to blackout during a training run. He went to the doctor, got it adjusted and was back out the next week. My mind was blown and he was added to my list of personal heroes. Hope I still have that determination when I get up there.
htimpaired wrote: » luluinca wrote: » Except that weight lifting increases bone density..................but thanks. I don't think I am an outlier really though. I just put the work in and don't make a bunch of excuses. I think progress is a little slower as we age but as long as we don't have a debilitating illness or serious physical limitations we can get there. That bolded sentence is why you could be an outlier. I wish it wasn't the case, and I intend to be right where you are when I'm at that age. But I can honestly say I haven't seen this type of commitment to that type of exercise at my gym, or with the people in my life. Absolutely, age should not be an excuse. Or gender. Or a multitude of other excuses people give all the time.
LeanButNotMean44 wrote: » I think that MOST 65 year olds probably do need to be more conscious about their exercise, etc. because bones get weaker as we age, etc. I would suggest that you are DEFINITELY an outlier when it comes to this kind of stuff and that you may have a higher threshold for pain/discomfort due to your past obstacles. BTW - I am going to be 47 years old in a few days, and I COMPLETELY agree with your outlook! I hope you keep on doing what you're doing and get that 200lb DL very soon!