I train at home, I haven't been in a commercial gym for 15 years. "Feeling strong today, let’s do 225. oww hurt 4 weeks off". As long as you're exercising regularly, keep moving (2 dogs helps!) avoid the drive through, all will be good.
Ditto. I haven’t seen the inside of a gym in 15-20 years. Other than the treadmill, I don’t really work out either. Though a I do somewhat frequently lift a lot of weight around the house just doing projects. Nothing like doing a French drain and moving tons of soil and gravel by hand. I have my dog, work is also physically demanding. Injuries are part of the job.
At 59 I don’t know if I’ve ever been in better age appropriate shape. I still hold my own at work, where many wonder what my actual age is, where most are half my age. I may not be as fast as I used to be, nor quite as strong. Nor have the same stamina.
In the last year, I’ve been to the ER twice, and have filled out WSIB 4 times. So have colleagues. Biggest difference, is the recovery. It takes longer. Soft tissue damage and injuries. Years ago I might have bounced back in a few days, these days it takes twice as long or longer.
We can’t cheat age or time. Some like myself just naturally have fast metabolism’s, I’m corded and toned vs muscle bound, etc. I actually have to work, to gain weight. And while my six pack isn’t visible anymore, it’s still there.
It happens to all of us. Stay in shape, I find basic daily routines of stretching and/or yoga. Running or any other suitable aerobic. Lifting weights, sure. Also a good way to hurt yourself at advanced ages. If I can recommend 2 things.
Your legs and core. I’m 100% sure, SPs see a ton of guys, a lot younger than me. I’ve gotten a lot of comments about my legs and core.
Be realistic about it. That’s all