Guest guest Posted November 20, 2002 Report Share Posted November 20, 2002 Micky stated: I'm all for mild exercise. I think that resistance training is more important for " the elderly " . Maybe a combination is best. I've been exercising most of my life and for the past 20+ years I have run and lifted free weights fairly consistently. At times I've had a heavy training regimine in preparing for running marathons, of which I've completed four. When not raining for a martahon my running program is moderate, averaging between 15-20 miles per week. I also do some in-line skating for aeorbic work at times in place of a run. I lift moderate weights 2-3 times per week. I recently had a cold and upper respiratory infection which hit me hard (my first one in years) and I didn't feel like lifting and did not for three weeks. I did not run for 10 days. I was amazed at how quickly I lost muscle tone and size. Perhaps this is due to getting older (I'm 51). Anyway it was a real wake-up call for me to realize how important consistent resistance training is. The running is something that if I don't do has a real impact also. I just feel more sluggish and have less energy and an increased appetite when I don't run. Obviously this has a snowball effect and it's all negative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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