The TRUTH About Lifting Weights Over 50!

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@Bbronson Жыл бұрын

I plan on working out until I die. Even if it’s lifting my own body around I’ll still be pushing myself.

@jesuslovesyou7130 Жыл бұрын

Amen I love this quote sir. I also feel the same.

@user-yp5ko8us9j Жыл бұрын

Ey bro, don't look down on calisthenics dudes lmfao

@user-wt9ix1dm1x Жыл бұрын

@@jesuslovesyou7130 I'm planning the same thing buddy, but look what's happening with this stupid world - the food quality is getting worse and the prices are getting expensive as fuck. I wonder how hard will it be In 20 years to get the necessary protein 🤔

@undeniablySomeGuy Жыл бұрын

Me too! It'll be a great month :)

@raihanwinata5329 Жыл бұрын

Bro gonna lift his own coffin to the grave 💀

@josephbailey4463 Жыл бұрын

Diminished balance, week muscles, and fragile bones is not something anyone would want. Calisthenics, weights,and bands give me hope for health into old age. (Age 65)

@UniversalLevelThreat Жыл бұрын

Keep at it dude I hope to be doing the same when I get there

@troythemighty3683 Жыл бұрын

WHOS GONNA CARRY THE BOAT???!!!

@roywempor8395 Жыл бұрын

@@troythemighty3683 AND THE LOGS

@BatkoBrat Жыл бұрын

i never wanna stop moving! I wanna die running! 😎

@FrogmortonHotchkiss Жыл бұрын

Bands are legit - the evidence is in

@trainerd1 Жыл бұрын

I’m 70 and just squatted 425 for reps. Don’t ever stop lifting and lift heavy. Started in my twenties and never stopped .

@theworsttake Жыл бұрын

God you'te a beast

@kennan6176 Жыл бұрын

Trying to be like you ma boi

@jesse9038 Жыл бұрын

thats fucking crazy man. youre an inspiration

@vikingthedude Жыл бұрын

Didn’t realise there are so many elder people in these comments. I always sorta imagine them being around my age

@Robotomy101 Жыл бұрын

holy shit.

@danieldistrola2873 Жыл бұрын

Actually started seriously lifting when I turned 50. Now 63 and am a personal trainer working with older adults. I love my job helping these people improve their lives.

@sirtheplague366 Жыл бұрын

@robmarsh918 Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. I think it’s great having older people representing the strength training aspect of fitness. It helps eliminate the stigma around it and draws in others who are hesitant bc of age.

@dflaming1371 Жыл бұрын

My grandma has worked hard her whole life, never met a 75 yr old who's back could be used in an anatomy lesson! When I say rip grandma, I just mean she's riiiiiped

@bbsal4031 Жыл бұрын

Well that is awesome!

@jimbellar9441 Жыл бұрын

Amen. Been lifting for 35+ years and no plan to stop. But lifting way smarter. Stretching, balance & mobility are a focus now.

@pratyakshyt Жыл бұрын

Awesome , I hurt my back while deadlifting never doing it again , did you had any lower back injuries

@asthecrowflies1201 Жыл бұрын

@@pratyakshyt using proper form for your body's proportions and using a weight that is appropriate will not hurt you, it will make you stronger.

@asthecrowflies1201 Жыл бұрын

@@pratyakshyt my 67 year old mother broke her back a few years ago and had a vertebra fused. She couldn't stand up straight and used a walker. She now deadlifts 70lb for two sets of 3, and we've gotten her off the walker and standing up straight.

@jimbellar9441 Жыл бұрын

@@pratyakshyt no injuries to be had. Minor strains and imbalances to be figured out. Being a scholar of anatomy, movement and know your body is the key. You need mind / muscle connection and feel ever repetition no matter the load.

@CR7GOATofFootball Жыл бұрын

@@pratyakshyt Dam that sucks. Make sure you have good form. Not Deadlifting is worse if you exercise other muscles as your lower back will fall behind.

@joesielskisr4911 Жыл бұрын

Pushing 73 working out over 50 years

@SuperEggsNBacon Жыл бұрын

@UniversalLevelThreat Жыл бұрын

Inspiration!

@futurekillerful Жыл бұрын

Wow… that’s amazing tbh. #Goals

@stampede9811 Жыл бұрын

Legend keep going man!!

@randomguywithanosergwan8648 Жыл бұрын

Damnnn

@GymGarageMan Жыл бұрын

Was told I was too old in 40s started training in crumbling garage lifting rocks doing PUSH UPS on paint cans pull UPS on beams got ripped af at 51 years old!!!

@davehopkin2329 Жыл бұрын

Proving it on your channel garageman BRUTAL keep it up 🔥

@vipe650r 10 ай бұрын

That’s freaking awesome! I love hearing stories like this. Keep up the glory, good sir.

@simplezax5199 9 ай бұрын

damn bro and u look around 20 lol keep it up

@AutonomousVII Жыл бұрын

My Dad has lifted throughout his life. At 67 he had to have metal rods placed in his neck and the majority of his lumbar spine fused. After almost two years he’s lifting again and back in fantastic shape. It’s helped tremendously to alleviate pain and his recovery. Myself a disabled vet with 14 herniated & bulging discs have used weight training with the same results. Lifting is so great for you and it doesn’t take much to reap the rewards.

@jameswilkes451 Жыл бұрын

And I thought I hurt with just 1 herniated disk... may your recovery be fruitful

@ragidyman9551 Жыл бұрын

I'm 55, lifted my whole life and the last year my tendons can't keep up with my muscles, rotator, biceps and knee strains. so lift smart for longevity. be safe

@williamofhler5613 Жыл бұрын

Getting closer to 70 and still lifting. Actually improving my bench press and dead lift by improving the mechanics. Being retired means I can take better care of myself 🙂

@Smuddpie Жыл бұрын

Love that you found so many lifting ladies. I've been lifting for 20 years and I'm looking to keep on trucking for another 20 at least.

@tyvekhomewrap9164 Жыл бұрын

I'm 120 years old and just squatted 8 plates for reps. Don't let age slow you down 💪💪

@rudwaan6474 Жыл бұрын

I am 200 years old and i just bench pressed 400 kgs. Age is just a number 💪💪

@CyrilBeaudrySarrazin Жыл бұрын

I'm 500 years old and I just lifted 1500 kgs. Should I stop?

@MiniNinja258 Жыл бұрын

@@CyrilBeaudrySarrazin nah keep going

@songzandwatnot Жыл бұрын

1050 year old here repping 700kg on incline press, still keeping up with the young bucks in my gym 💪💪

@jesuslovesyou7130 Жыл бұрын

I'm 1500 years old and I'm still curling 380kg keep grinding boys.

@stevelynch5843 Жыл бұрын

I'm 58 been lifting since I was 16, most people think I'm in my mid 40's and my body I've been told looks better than most guys in their 20 and 30's

@tp2520 Жыл бұрын

Love it. I try and tell this to my parents and they laugh at me!!

@UniversalLevelThreat Жыл бұрын

Yep and now they are in pain and expect to be taken care of when I have been a broken record for 10 years to get active and healthy

@naefaren3515 Жыл бұрын

@@sistertenacious not everyone should honor their parents. Some grew up in horrible households. I like the saying that all kids deserve parents, but not all parents deserve kids. My dad is a great example, I cut him out of my life the second I became independent and I wouldnt change my decision ever.

@fenixchief7 Жыл бұрын

@@sistertenacious well, the grandparents are the parents of the parents so they should still be obeyed by their children when it comes to raising their grandchildren. You can't just honor your father in some things and not in others. And no, spouses don't have authority over eachother. The man is given authority over his wife and she is to submit to him in all things. Men are never meant to submit to their wives, they are commanded to love their wives. Ephesians 5:22.

@NickNakelski Жыл бұрын

My grandma says “if the good lord wanted me to exercise he would’ve put diamonds on my floor” 😂

@PinataOblongata 10 ай бұрын

@@NickNakelskiAnd that's when you tell her gods do not exist.

@Sam-pr6oe Жыл бұрын

Your joints too! I was fat and sick and had fucked up knees, but learning to squat ATG and doing other knee training had it repair itself over like 6 months. Your body doesn’t stop adapting at some point when you age. It might be less efficient but you can still get great effect from training.

@fenixchief7 Жыл бұрын

You use it or you lose it.

@robmarsh918 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, man. It bothers me to see people may age (late 30s) start gaining weight and complaining of ailments while saying “Well I’m just getting old.” And it’s not even just now. This was when they were approaching their mid 30s. I heard a couple times that unspecified back pain was one of the most common reasons people miss work (idk, something like that). And it’s almost always due to simple weakness of the core.

@maryhamric Жыл бұрын

I started at 47 and I'm still going 7 years later and will continue to lift as long as I am able to do it. I love it.

@JoelP1961 Жыл бұрын

I’ll be 62 in January, I’ve been training since I was 13.

@patootie3529 Жыл бұрын

that's hella long

@maxlift217 Жыл бұрын

Nice

@prod.royalsg1630 Жыл бұрын

Subbed 🎉 Congratulations on your long journey 💪

@clifton6919 Жыл бұрын

Been lifting since I was 17. I'm 41 now and will never stop.

@Samanthalw Жыл бұрын

I literally wrote up a research proposal for this type of intervention for my class recently. Not only does it improve the body physically but it’s also associated with 18% risk reduction for dementia and delays disease progression. Studies show muscle erosion can onset as early as 45-55, so get lifting ppl!

@TheHalusis Жыл бұрын

your age?

@Kizerlk07 Жыл бұрын

That's amazing

@Sathtana Жыл бұрын

I just saw Doc drop a squat and was so hyped. You fucking move that lightweight, grandma.

@jadenye3169 Жыл бұрын

My grandma is 75 and continuously lifts, hikes and even surfs regularly. I am convinced that she will outlive me because she’s so goddang fit

@Turboy65 Жыл бұрын

I'm 57 and hit the gym 4 days a week. My lifting program qualifies as a bodybuilding program, but not an extreme one. I am actually stronger now than I ever was before at any point in my life. I've just joined the 3 Plate Club. (Bench press 315 pounds, 3 plates per side.) I'm going for the 4 Plate Club. (405 bench)

@JesseGilbride Жыл бұрын

@BraveNewWhirled have you ever had to overcome (or deal with) any tendonopathy? I've had it in the elbows for years -- medial & lateral epicondylitis -- and no amount of PT seems to fix it.

@Turboy65 Жыл бұрын

@@JesseGilbride No, not me. I've always been very careful and never increase my weights lifted too quickly.

@Zane_Zaminsky Жыл бұрын

Have been weight training since 1965 (age 14). Still super motivated to train at my current age of 71. Love it as much as I did at the beginning. 👍💪

@jbroccoli Жыл бұрын

Lifted next to an 87 year old woman the other day who was deadlifting. Super inspiring! She just started a few months after the death of her husband and found the gym while looking for stuff to do and found a good trainer. She was up to 95 lbs and climbing

@BFaluup Жыл бұрын

Not to mention it keeps your tendons strong

@orabrown5898 Жыл бұрын

I'll be 59 in December, can't Imagine my life without lifting weights.

@tanyamason920 Жыл бұрын

Exactly 🎯I’m never stopping lifting I love it!🙌🏽❤💪🏽💪🏽

@tomtravis3077 Жыл бұрын

I have said this my entire life. 49 now. Started lifting at 15. No serious injuries. No broken bones. It takes a little longer to warm up. But I love lifting

@abhinandannandan3863 Жыл бұрын

Hard work Always pays off And this is literally the definition

@martinh5402 Жыл бұрын

I think it is moderation in all things. I'm 59 and been lifting for 40 years I'm an ex-Olympian and have always trained to get better. I have a replaced hip and booked in for my other one soon. I also have cervical spondylosis and degenerative disc disease with multiple discectomies. I will still train hard but I wish I used better discretion when I was really going for broke when I was younger. I look fit at 6 ft 3 & 240 lb but I feel 100 every morning LoL.

@finallylegal2125 Жыл бұрын

Working out is a lifestyle. You maintain it for your entire life

@theprodigalson4003 Жыл бұрын

The irony that bert is saying that

@soronos8586 Жыл бұрын

Grandpa is 96 and still gets up to do some dips, pull ups, and walk up and down the mountain every morning. That’s the kinda of old man I want to be.

@maxsilbert Жыл бұрын

One of the very rare times Bert was actually spot on

@ice-xv1hi Жыл бұрын

This is absolutely true- resistance training is the fountain of youth!

@andreaa.9709 Жыл бұрын

Weight lifting is the only form of exercise other than a brisk walk that I actually love the feeling of. I am so grateful I pushed myself to try it, it is so therapeutic and makes me feel amazing. I plan to be lifting well into my old age, maybe not as heavy but enough to maintain my strength and stability. As a nurse I see so many individuals who have neglected their mobility and strength and they are suffering for it in their 70's and 80's. I don't plan to be one of them and you shouldn't either

@avancalledrupert5130 Жыл бұрын

When I used to lift in I.A.W.A . There was a geezer of 96 that still used to pull a 160 deadlift at 85kg body weight . Never stop.

@ShepherdsChapelonYT Жыл бұрын

I do bench press squat and deadlift at 52 and feel better than my 20s.ketovore as well. Theseasonorg explains the whole bible God bless.

@dammitcarl1082 Жыл бұрын

Trainer at my gym is 54, was a local bodybuilding champion, and he absolutely lifts circles around everyone at the gym. I’ve seen him bench 400+ and db shoulder press 150s. Lifting absolutely does keep you young.

@dammitcarl1082 Жыл бұрын

@@aaronkerrigan241 he definitely was PEDs in his past. Been off them for like 20 years now, but yeah, you’re right about that.

@Watsonclipsfordays Жыл бұрын

Listening to Bert and Tom talk about lifting weights is mind numbing 😂

@jaxxon3998 Жыл бұрын

Im 50 and have been lifting for 35 years. And Im lifting heavier weights than most younger lifters in my gym

@namepending155 Жыл бұрын

It does matter when you start. You can’t increase density much, but you can stop the LOSS in its tracks. Start as early as you can.

@redfishbluefish4973 Жыл бұрын

Wait, I should start in my 50s? Dang, I started about 3 1/2 decades too early!

@vontecontroll1556 Жыл бұрын

old people be like we dont do ego lifts we do death lifts

@guillaumesauter Жыл бұрын

Underrated comment fr

@monke2395 Жыл бұрын

holy shit never thought about this, this is great advice

@loveisqi. Жыл бұрын

Exactly - there’s is such thing as “healthy stress” and our bodies need this in order to function their best when performing even the most simple Activities of Daily Living!

@cardboardrob1 Жыл бұрын

I'm 61 lift

@noahjones9833 Жыл бұрын

This points already been made but my opinion is that one should also get their diet and regimen in shape as they age. You can get away with a dirty bulk here and there and overtraining when youre young, but when youre hitting your later years keeping that same unhealthy stress on your body is whatll convince you to quit alltogether. Youll need to start eating more vegetables and plant based proteins (keep your eggs, dairy, and red meat or even eat more eggs and dairy, just be sure to eat lots of greens and trail mix) and most of all youll need to really watch your form, be kind to your body, and rest as much as possible

@TheTmshuman Жыл бұрын

I went to a friends meet once in western Washington years ago and saw the masters with a 92 year old woman squat her body weight. Most impressive thing I’ve seen at a meet yet. Granny don’t play

@alexandradevan4522 Жыл бұрын

Love it! I knew it! I have to send this to my Dad🧔🏻‍♂️

@nikitaw1982 Жыл бұрын

Day 4 of 30 days straight of 5 sets 20 barbell squats 5 minute break between sets where clean the house a little prepare dinner and already seeing changes. Last rep still have a lot in the tank. Purpose to get range of motion and strengthen all the weakest links and cement all the mental cues for good form. I stop every 5 reps and march on the spot and do 4 2 leg calf raises so doing a sort of static yoke carry. Im feeling easy to breath, posture naturally better light on feet when gp for a walk. I want this to be my base which it looks like it will be. What was heavy hard day one is almost soothing day 4. Very happy with changes and suprised happening so quick. Im guessing /hoping last week will do a heavy set every other day and see how that goes. . Feel like its got rid of the cobwebs some how, had some family coming over day 3 and had to clean house mow lawn. Did whole lot and no lose of momentum. After cement squat would like to add deadpift next month or kettle bells.

@_BlackGuy_ Жыл бұрын

This must be why Kratos didn't lose his strength as he got Older

@Outlaw33 Жыл бұрын

There's an old sports saying "you don't leave the game because you got old, you got old because you left the game."

@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 10 ай бұрын

I'm older than 50 now, and my son wanted to start lifting with me around 6 months ago. His first foray into lifting. I've lifted off and on for decades. Now, after 6 months, I'm back to lifting the weight I did in my 20s and feel better than ever. Thanks son!

@Ascending_Leo816 Жыл бұрын

Lifting is the only thing that elevates me in my life. I'm 57 and I'm still doing the three primary lifts . Squat ,Bench and deadlift with all accessories to help my joints.

@jdwcreate Жыл бұрын

56 and in better shape than most 30 year olds lol 💪🙌

@bbsal4031 Жыл бұрын

I'm in my mid 50s and my son beg me to join the gym 5 years ago, I did and have been lifting weights regular ever since. When I see stuff like this it motivates me, I still sit at my job most of the day which is bad, so I need to continue lifting for sure. Also I don't have back pain any longer or hip pain.

@rogersockwell Жыл бұрын

Props for listening to Two Bears One Cave! Love them as much as Squat University.

@gustavpropovski9932 Жыл бұрын

It makes sense. If you dont use something it just gonna go bad. It can be business, friendship, or even your own body.

@brucejensen3081 Жыл бұрын

Stopped lifting at 27 stated again at 52. Easier now because of wisdom and muscle memory. Less commitments too. You can be in better shape than 99% of 20 year olds and have higher testosterone

@alphonsoreid6246 6 ай бұрын

Push it to the limit 😮❤💪🏼✨🥷🏼🥋🥊🥊🎽👟👟☯️🇰🇷

@jasoncuculo7035 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, I am 53. Today, 10/29/2022 without steroids did 335 pounds for 5 reps on my last set of inclines bent over rows, I squat 505 raw. Shoulder injury 7 months ago means I only bench press 305 for 5 reps today but the last rep was fatigue not failure. I have 129/70 Bp 194 cholesterol, 165 triglycerides, 5.7 AiC all with no medication,

@christorpher84 Жыл бұрын

I’m 71 and did 5 sets of Flat Bench presses with a 175 lbs starting with a warm up sets of 100 lbs and increased by weight and reps

@duskyman1 Жыл бұрын

Lifting is dangerous at every age. It's good for your muscles and bones.......but it's bad for your joints. As somebody who now has back problems but used to lift routinely 500 600 700 lb and has actually picked up 900+ off the rack.. Just to see what it felt like....(the Olympic bar was like a noodle... It probably had 3 in of sag in it at each end)... Now I can't do anything overhead, deadlift, or squat because of back issues. Oh yes, it also made my feet go flat....... Resistance training is good within some moderate limits. Your body was not designed or intended to lift heavy weights. Quite frankly running and cardio is the best thing you can do for your health overall as you get older. In conjunction with some lighter resistance training.

@AshLordCurry Жыл бұрын

There are workouts for joints and articulation too!

@mynameisnobody3931 Жыл бұрын

You don't need to lift tho. Calisthenics is also good. Resistance training is what's the point

@Frankiarmz Жыл бұрын

69 , still lifting after fifty years! Does require some modifications . Shoulders seem more susceptible to injury , and arthritis makes hands , knees, hips etc hurt if either excessive weight , or reps are done. In my opinion it’s a balancing act.

@brian_b_music Жыл бұрын

Yeah something is bound to hurt, when you’ve been lifting over half your life. It’s still better than the alternative. I’m glad to hear you’re staying at it!! Nothing but respect!!

@kyleblackburn9058 Жыл бұрын

Man tons of flexing spines, maybe it’s not that bad after all. But I appreciate taking a break from fear mongering about injuries and just encouraging resistance training

@clifforddittydotty175 Жыл бұрын

Keep pumping 💪

@TheSocialSmilingMonkey Жыл бұрын

I'm 56 I started exercising at 48 and what you are saying is 💯 % . Physically & psychologically improving. Lifting weights will help towards living optimally with improving diet may increase longevity. Great content 👏

@QuangTran27 Жыл бұрын

These grandkids out there who have grandparents that lifts are so lucky. That would’ve give you motivation everyday.

@paulwaters4672 Жыл бұрын

It's great that you made this video for people over 50 to continue to lift

@austinheyman Жыл бұрын

2 Bears 1 Cave! I thought I clicked on the wrong short for a second haha

@Lucid_Waking Жыл бұрын

If you don't use it. You lose it.

@TonyTheTruckGuy Жыл бұрын

I’m 32 and my shoulders pop constantly already lmao

@Russellviews 8 ай бұрын

I love hearing guys in their 70's still hitting the gym hard. I think we have a pioneering generation of older badass men

@jiehua5340 Жыл бұрын

Did not expect to see Bent Kerschner on this channel

@ELP1125 Жыл бұрын

I try to lift three times a week 💪🏾

@grantbradley5084 Жыл бұрын

65 and still making it to the gym at least 5 days a week. Focusing mostly on gymnastic rings.💪

@dheerajjadhav7113 Жыл бұрын

👑 King

@Real28 Жыл бұрын

Recently heard an amazing comment on Zack Telander's podcast. A guest said that Americans are gravely "under muscled". Considering we will steadily lose muscle mass as we age, we should be building muscle so when we do start to lose it, we keep most of it.

@Laughely_Hand Жыл бұрын

Just more of a reason to get swole now

@robhruska7611 Жыл бұрын

Agree 100%

@Miller2h41 7 ай бұрын

Those of us who are currently lift we continue lifting well into are 50's and beyond. Those are starting to lift at 50 should keep lifting and never ever stop.

@johnnodadgriffin6432 Жыл бұрын

I won't stop until I bench 405

@basantatamang2249 Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah

@sperantaudrea Жыл бұрын

thank you man!

@philcornish2187 10 ай бұрын

I've been working in the leisure industry for more than 25 years. I do think in the last 5-10 years, I've been singing more and more older people doing resistance training. I definitely think they are starting to get the message.

@milktea2422 Жыл бұрын

I mean my grandpa was jogging around up until 5 years ago and now he’s 83. He still does move around a lot so, that’s a lot better than most. He also was a chronic smoker and I’m really impressed that he was able to jog around and move around as much as he did. Thankfully he doesn’t smoke anymore

@Stryfe52 Жыл бұрын

Grandmas out here lifting more than me!

@busyrand Жыл бұрын

Amen on this... You get more out of the workouts too and don't have to do as much to get a good workout in...

@frankjohnson8750 Жыл бұрын

I started Weightlifting 7 months ago and I'm feeling absolutely awesome again. I've lost 30 lbs from 240 now 210, from looking to buy 40" waist pants now back to 36". The joints are feeling brand new again too. Balance is back too.. Start out light(er) and progress...ease into it. One of the best things I've ever done ✔ 😃😃👍🥰 one of the major reasons I started again was shopping for the next size of pants 👖. Eff that, I said, I'm getting back in shape. DO IT or lose it. I'm 60 by the way, feeling 25

@sircharlessinderhorn3452 Жыл бұрын

I’m now 71, been lifting most years since age 13. Now more than ever need to continue to “intelligently” lift, along with daily stretching and cardio. Squats are too taxing on the spine but I do full leg presses with 300kg for 8.

@dtb7872 11 ай бұрын

Dr. Walter.. 😍 ..Goals.

@Coldestaevadoit Жыл бұрын

Bone density is great and all but I want to know how it affects the soft tissues where I’m more likely to get an injury. Do soft tissues become more injury prone as we age and to what degree does exercise prevent that if at all!

@kowalikus7581 Жыл бұрын

Biggest problem is time of recovery.

@uncertaintytoworldpeace3650 Жыл бұрын

Well bone density is important because if you’re old enough you could fall and break a bone and then you’re fucked.

@zacharycollierAW-PL Жыл бұрын

Well, you also lose contractile tissue as you age. If you lift to maintain your muscle mass your soft tissue will also be more resilient. Tendons and ligaments do not have their own independent blood supply like muscles do. They only get fed blood (and thus, can only get stronger and more resilient) if the surrounding tissues are used and pumped with blood. Lifting is a great way to do this.

@shutupleon9933 Жыл бұрын

Absolute FACTS!

@David-xy9yo 8 ай бұрын

Been lifting since I was 14 years ago. I am now 52 and still going strong with no signs of slowing down.

@evgrandpa365 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. At 66 I am still competing in powerlifting. Probably overdoing it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 but I love it. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

@yerpderp6800 7 ай бұрын

My line of thought for a long time was "oh, there's not much point in living beyond 60, guess I'm calling it quits there". I figured it was only going downhill from there. Which is still true but it doesn't have to be a steep drop, it can be of gradual descent. Seeing folks in their late 60s, 70s, even 80s that can still lift and have good mobility and strength helped me realize life doesn't need to suck once I hit 60. Having an extra 30 years of living in relative comfort doesn't sound too shabby to me 😎

@alecybarra244 Жыл бұрын

i’ll lift till i die even if lifting is what kills me

@makahragayle8973 Жыл бұрын

My dad does everything from cardio to weights and he’s almost 60. Doesn’t look his age, has had multiple back surgeries, and he’s still going ham in the weight room. His body is accustomed to it and it works great for him.

@davidharcot220 Жыл бұрын

Good on him

@victorhugo-nr6xp Жыл бұрын

Does bodyweight exercises count as "lifting" to our bodies?

@dripku2837 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@notoriusdrifter40 Жыл бұрын

You are using some form of resistance to tire your muscles, so yeah it will help

@thomasbrown7328 Жыл бұрын

Fully agree…. BUT you cant just tell them to “lift weights.” Lots of my older patients thinks this means 5 lb pink dumbbells and using slectorized machines on the low settings. Really we’re talking about heavy-ish movements done while standing to give them strength to not fall over if they trip, to be able to Get off the ground and have increased bone density. It’s a shame there isn’t a simple standard goal set forth by geriatrics societies of easy-ish movements since as we’ve learned from Squat University there are many important nuances to a proper squat and deadlift that would frustrate many half-motivated people. I’m talking goals of , say, trap bar deadlift your body weight 5 times, farmers carry 30% of your body weight 100 meters, hindu squat 10 times, kettlebell swing 50 lbs for reps, and something else single leg. Oh and what about Turkish get ups?! Save the 5 lb curls and chair aerobics for the folks too weak to do anything else.

@thefox1703 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!