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Fitness over 50: A new age a new workout




By: Charlie Dannelly Personal Trainer
You’ve been working out the same way for years and you like your workout. But is it good for your body now? Let’s look at some things you might need to do to safeguard against injury.
Your body has aged, So what’s different?
• We lose muscle and strength as we age.
• Loss of flexibility is prominent.
• Staying hydrated is harder.
• Our neurological system is more sensitive.
• Cartilage wear and joint pain comes into play.
• And our balance may be compromised as we develop hearing loss.
• High blood pressure and cardiovascular disease can make exercise down right dangerous if you haven’t talked to your doctor first.
Getting back into a workout routine alone is risky because you could do too much in the beginning. You should have an experienced trainer guide you and keep their trained eye on your condition.
The following are some of the things doctors see when people start back training.
• Rotator cuff tears
• Bone spurs
• Broken bones from falls
• Heart attacks or strokes from intensity especially if you have undiagnosed high blood pressure or heart problems.
If you have been sedentary for more than a year see your doctor before you exercise. And tell them what you intend to do. Get the all-clear!
Ask if using a heart rate monitor is good for you and your type of workouts.
Start at the beginning
Whatever type of workouts you decide to do, be safe and start with a beginner’s level. And that goes for you heavy lifters out there. Just because you can lift the weight doesn’t mean you should. While your body might still have the strength, your nervous system may not be ready for that heavy weight. IE more than you weigh. The pressure could also damage brain function.
Warm is good
To avoid injury, warm up your muscles first with light cardio. Stretch after your warm up but don’t over stretch. Then proceed to your main workout.
Remain self-confident. Don’t try to do levels of fitness younger people are doing.
 Be wise.
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