Sorry, guys, I haven't read all of what preceded this and I hope I'm not repeating or boring people but......as I mentioned before, I bumped into Junior Pearce a few weeks back and, during a chat we both agreed (as fellow 59 year olds) that to keep moving, get into a regular fitness routine where it became a habit, was very important if you wanted stay active in mind and body.
Regarding my weekly regimen, I weight train in the gym 4 or 5 times a week, go for a morning swim 5-6 mornings a week and I cycle on Sunday mornings. Other than the advantages just mentioned, I find that I sleep better, feel mentally and physically cleansed and, obviously feel stronger. On top of this, I know it strengthens bones and helps ward off potentially worse back pain than I already suffer. When a local spinal specialist heard that I was doing weight training on my back he said keep doing it!
Junior, what a legend!
What do you mean by "weight training on your back" mate, specific exercises targetting your back?
Ha, yes, I mean specific back exercises using free weights and machines. Some of these are quite arduous but very important for building core strength and developing surrounding muscle to support a dodgy spine!
Are u talking about...
DEADLIFTS
No not dead lifts Demps. I used to do them but they hurt my back and I realised that it was absolutely critical to get the form right. If you don't the consequences can be dire. There are many other alternatives such as standing rows, various machine exercises that work the deltoids. To be honest I can't tell you all the names. I just do them, about 6!
Really interested in this, can you describe the others? I can follow up with searches, you don't need to be techno correct!
Glad to help you Barra! When I next go to the gym, maybe today, I'll find out the names of the apparatus and post them on here for everyone.
