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Bodybuilding and Strength Training Tips For Older Athletes
By Dane C. Fletcher

Individuals who are over fifty are also expected to do some bodybuilding exercises which conditions all of the major muscle groups in their bodies. Most of the old people require frequent aerobic exercises which may include running, walking or even swimming in order to strengthen their lungs and heart. These exercises are also best for the older individuals because it assists in toning up their bodies. Most of the older people involve in strength training exercises with different aims though for the ones who have not began, it is never too late, what you should do is to start immediately and prevent several old age diseases such as high blood pressure among others.

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David Clark writes:

Subject: Body Building for Older Athletes

I am 66 years old and have been lifting weight off and on for most of my life beginning when I was a teenager. For the last nine years I have been lifting at our local YMCA. For most of the last nine years I lifted without a lot of intensity but recently I started lifting heavier weights using mostly dumbbells. For my incline presses I start with 55lb dumbbells and work up to 70lb. dumbbells. My reps are 6-8 reps per set depending on how strong I feel that day. I have noticed gains in my chest I had not seen before. I lift three days a week working back and biceps on Monday, chest, shoulders, and triceps on Wednesday, and legs on Friday. Tuesday and Thursday I walk on the treadmill for 30 minutes.I am careful to use good form when lifting and I will add more weight to all my lifts in the future. I plan to never stop working out as I believe healthy living and working out are the secrets to feeling good and living a long life.

Comment provided October 28, 2009 at 10:21 am