In Fitness and in Health

Makarwise

@Giles okay - my response was aiming at informative, as most folks don't use them these days. Lovely using wood too... But I've apparently made my point

RobeOfTheMagi

@Giles said in In Fitness and in Health:

@northsouthdenimguy

I'm in the accidental process of dialling my old man body out. I'm 68 and have never really exercised in my life, though my lifestyle is pretty active and I eat well. I have never had anything resembling a glute, now I have an actual arse, that's after about 6 months of doing something about it. I've also got discernible biceps and triceps, never had those either. Will I ever be ripped? I don't know and don't care, I'm training for strength (My trainer asked me what my goal was, my answer was that I want to be able to cast as far as my 30 something year-old fishing buddies, and when I have played and landed a 100lb plus Tuna or GT, they say "well played") not hypertrophy, but if I get a better looking body as a side-effect, I'll take it. One of the best things is I know my stance is better, and I walk taller.....

Increased bone density is also one of the greatest side effects of heavy lifting, especially as one ages. Lifting heavy stuff dramatically reduces the risk of breaking bones in a fall. Thereby weight training is one of the best ways to increase longevity.