Robert from the New Push Ups forum is a great person to learn from for longevity in fitness and health. He goes by Atlas's," Train Don't Strain" saying. This is no knock on Greg or Gary because they are very good guys to learn from also. I forget how old Robert is but I do know he's in his 70's. He Keeps It Simple and stays Consistent. That's the secret to Life Long Fitness and Health.
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/newpushups/consistency-is-what-counts-t1208.html#p11542
Here is something he wrote:
Consistency is the key to success in fitness or any endeavor. You can jump from program to program, try this and that, to find a fit for yourself. But then you must be consistent to give your selected program a chance to be successful. I am back from a long vacation where I put on quite a few pounds, alas, gaining back all the weight I had worked so hard to rid myself of previously. But now the pounds are coming off, I am eating sensibly, and doing bodyweight circuits of high knees, squats, crunches, and pushups every morning, along with a 30 minute brisk walk. This is doing it for me! Why change? I will stick with this one, as it is doable and enjoyable for me, thus I have found my fit, now I must consistently follow through. So, at 77, I don't need to read any more fitness books, or follow some "guru's" program. Eureka, I have found it, I just need to consistently keep at it.
I like this philosophy too; therefore, I use DT and Iso exercises with a stick and add some Yoga asanas. Unfortunately, my joints cannot tolerate multiple bodyweight reps.
don't worry what you can't do,concenstrate what you can and you will better for it
I like the philosophy of "Doing what I can still do."
I must have missed this but at my age, 74 in June its not only a great approach its combining wisdom and common sense. Back in antiquity when I was 48 I had my power rack, KBs and a basement full of DBs and weights. My wife told me it took a half hour to get from the bottom of the cellar stairs to the washing machine. I got up at 4:00 A.M to do my w/o, eat breakfast and shower before opening up at work at 7:00. Heavy squats (for me), benches, DLs. Each month my copy of Powerlifting USA was tops on the reading list. That's ancient history now, and has been for awhile. Moderation is just commonsense. Consistency is king. Had my injuries; there's a lot I can't do. Pushups, for example are done off a bench at the foot of the bed, at my daughter's house where my wife and I live now. I can do 40 pushups that way, feet on the floor. Don't want to put my hands down on the floor because I'd have trouble getting up again - bad knees. I use isos and self resistance for most of my exercises. I watch Boston Bruins games on the TV and now and again reminisce over my "exploits" as a local club league player. That's whats left and I don't regret it. I had my day. BUT - I can still do what I can still do. I love it, and it keeps me "in the game." If there is anything I'd pass along to the younger guys its what Robert and a few other guys stress: consistency is King, and the more long term injuries you get the more its going to hurt you later on, limit you and keep you from doing all that you want to do. So enjoy the workouts and give the occasional thought to the sustainability of your program. Just an old guy passing on a couple of thoughts I wish I'd had back in 1960 when I began training. And, just in case you're wondering, we did have electricity back then ...
thats why i never dread a work out,even if i feel like not working out
Good stuff Slastonecold! Whatever is doable and enjoyable. Bob is right that is great advice.
"I will stick with this one, as it is doable and enjoyable for me..., I don't need to ... follow some "guru's" program.... I just need to consistently keep at it."
Really great advice!
i am 69 years old and i keep my work outs simple, isometrics,rebounding and walking.just trying to age well.