am I overtraining?

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I am 64 and when i workout i usually go over an hour. If doing stength training, I use a push pull aproach and move to the alternate immediatly (less than 30 sec). I will add an unrelated exercise in and then repeat the cycle. So might be dumbell military press, alternate with lat pull downs and a set of lunges. I keep moving to keep my heart rate up.

Not seeing any progress, and was told i am working too hard for my age? thoughts?

Len

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WOW, now I am feeling guilty. I posted here but did not expect an answer= just came back and I am awed by the responses- thank you for taking the time to try to help. I will more diligent in the future.

I ask your indulgence as I try to answer the questions.. You have already given me things to think about.

Lulu- I have been a regular exerciser for years. I did not follow a plan, just did what felt right. About a year ago I decided to focus on the elliptical and worked up to 7 miles in an hour. A milestone for me. Did nothing for weight loss, but it was an achievement. Found I had lost a lot of strength so found a trained and are working her programs.

Glenn- good advice on mixing It up. The over working comment is due to the fact I don't see much strength gain- or weight loss.

Allan- I have always been fat- was 245, been at 220 for a couple years, Progress would be to get out of the OBESE range and be merely overweight. (not true- would like to be at 180). I sleep well, now trying two days off between weight workouts. No depression (I think, though the wife does say I am crabby)

4th - interesting thought on varying calories. like the comments.

Sam - my main goal in strength training is to be able to impress the grandkids.

Sweat- I feel like every workout I am at the point of exhaustion. current program takes about 70 minutes
a 10 minute warmup- then supersets of 8 reps, repeated four times

DB bench w/65s
goblet squat with 65

DB Bent over row w/55s
DB Romanian deadlift with 60s

Military press using 80# curl bar
leg lifts

followed by 6-8 HIT sessions (30 sec high, 60 sec rest) on a stationary bike, rower or elliptical.

Getting better but very slowly - taking two days off between sessions



Lean- I have struggled with diets my entire life- twice losing significant weight only to gain it back. Last I checked I was 33% body fat at 210 #, that's about 70 lbs of fat. Ideally I would like to keep the lean mass I have and lose 30 pounds. seems you can't do both...


People your feedback is much appreciated, thank you.

Len