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[quote=Anonymous]I am 41, have a kid and a job, and probably in better shape now than I was at 30, and I was in great shape at 30. I'm 5'4", 112 lbs, with long lean muscles. My weight is about the same as it was back then, but energy level and overall fitness is higher.

The key for me has been to decrease high impact exercise (like running) and add in a variety of lower-impact exercise that is still very aerobic. Plus everything incorporates strength training. My magic combo is some running, a lot of barre, and regular upper body and core work (I have a pull up bar at home for this).

I also go through phases with exercise hobbies. I've gotten really into rock climbing for a bit, and then really into aerial silks for a bit. I don't wind up sticking with these things because I'm not interested in making them my whole lifestyle (when my instructor starts talking about "supporting the climbing community" I'm out, lol), but I really enjoy learning how to use my body in unusual ways and I've learned a lot taking classes in these things from skilled instructors. Aerial silks, in particular, was life changing for teaching me how to build upper body strength and endurance, and for making sure I was using proper alignment and engagement in training my upper body. The teachers I had were amazing athletes! I would highly recommend that if you are willing to sign up for a class series and really get the most out of it. There's other aerial stuff you can do if silks isn't your thing.

And while I disagree with the PP who said that nutrition is more important than exercise (for me, exercise is central to my physical and mental health), I do agree that in increased focus on nutrition really makes a difference as you get older. I found having a kid actually helped with this, though, because thinking about what she eats helped me also think about what I eat. I want to set a good example and also need the right fuel to keep up with her. So I've definitely shifted to a diet of lean proteins and lots of fruits and veggies (way less heavy, greasy, dairy-focused food). I do still love carbs and I don't restrict myself at all. I think when you exercise a lot and enjoy exercising, it helps to keep things in your diet that just feel really, really pleasurable to consume. I'm not big on alcohol or sugar, but bread and pastries are faves and I never deny myself.[/quote]

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