what adjustments have you made to your weight-lifting / cardio routine after reaching the age of 50?

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Anonymous wrote:I'm a 53-year-old male who has been active with sports, weightlifting and running my entire adult life.

For the last 30 years I've lifted weights for fitness (not for bulk) every 2nd day -- so an average of 3.5 times a week. Usually on the same day as weightlifting, I run a few miles.

Lately, my muscles have been taking longer to recover after workouts. The off-day between my workout days doesn't seem to be sufficient for my muscles to fully recover. Nevertheless, I've continued with my every-2nd-day workout approach, but I'm wondering if this is the best approach.

I'm curious to get feedback from other people in their 50s who have worked out their entire adult lives. Have you altered your workout schedule as you have aged? What is your current approach with respect to resting between workouts, and how does this compare to what you used to do when you were younger?

How much can you squat old man?

Only 135 lbs

That can't possibly be the OP.

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How is your diet? I've added supplements to help me recover from workouts such as omega-3 (2000 units), creatine, sufficient protein (more important with age)

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Anonymous wrote:No more barbell squats. More mindful of joints. No more red face heavy weights.

How old are you? I am 50f, weigh 130lb and barbell squatting 120lbs with no joint problems. Is this something still to come?

Lifting weights helps with joints. I have RA and lift heavy. It’s helped considerably.

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Anonymous wrote:No more barbell squats. More mindful of joints. No more red face heavy weights.

How old are you? I am 50f, weigh 130lb and barbell squatting 120lbs with no joint problems. Is this something still to come?

No. 50f, 140, squat up to 175. No joint problems. With a true full-depth squat the knees are not really involved. People who skew forwards or can’t get heels to ground end up w problems (so ankle flexibility is key).

Try it both ways with no weight if you want to get a taste of the difference.