Question from an old lady

audreyjg · 01-03-2009, 07:30 PM

I'm a 53 year old woman who has been working out consistently for at least 30 years. I took a few months off 24 years ago before my daughter was born then hauled her with me to a bench press competition by the time she was 3. I'm 5'4", 125 pounds and I love the weights. I never can seem to find any information about workouts/nutrition/supplements for women my age. They all think that anyone over 50 must have just gotten off the couch. Anybody know where I can get some good info?

martina92685 · 01-03-2009, 11:55 PM

I don't know why your age would mean that your workouts would be different than anyone elses.

But as for nutrition, I would assume that you need a litle more calcium than the "average" woman. Other than that, everything should be the same, or well similar.

MyosinNActin · 01-04-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by martina92685

I don't know why your age would mean that your workouts would be different than anyone elses.

But as for nutrition, I would assume that you need a litle more calcium than the "average" woman. Other than that, everything should be the same, or well similar.

Yeah I agree with this 100%

Eileen · 01-05-2009, 05:49 PM

Yep, same nutrition, same workouts, just pay more attention to making sure you are looking after your bones, and doing good warmups and flexability work. I've found I'm as strong as when I was younger, but recovery takes longer. I work harder at not getting injured, and generally don't take sets to failure, but everything else is the same.

freebirdmac · 01-05-2009, 06:23 PM

Yep, yep, yep. No difference than when you were younger. Well, except for the hot flashes

Congrats on doing this for life!

ToraAdams · 01-05-2009, 07:25 PM

There is a 64 year old woman at my gym who is in the best shape I have seen on most females 30 or 40 years younger.

She claims that consistent weight training exercise that are focused on balance is whats most important to her right now. She does all the same exercises everyone else does. She looks marvelous and I absolutely admire her. She has taught me allot.

Eileen · 01-06-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by freebirdmac

Well, except for the hot flashes

When do they start?

Pitbullcavegirl · 01-07-2009, 10:04 AM

I have been working out for several years and all my weights are heavy. it makes some of the guys jealous. lol..... i love it. I eat 6 clean meals year round and a pre and post workout shake. Maybe a cheat meal once a week if i am in the mood for something evil.mmmmmmmmm like pizza or whatever.