53 year old here. This is just my opinion. My thought is a mix of cardio exercise, strength training, and mobility/stretching is a solid workout regiment which should keep you healthy and strong...
Just a thought, if you are out of breath for 15 minutes after, maybe you need to do some cardio 2 or 3 times a week to increase your endurance? I would think you would be back to normal breathing...
Thanks for the reply. You are correct. Cycling is the primary activity for the next 6 months. The goal with lifting during this time is to maintain the lean muscle mass I have already worked hard...
I would appreciate constructive criticism/feedback on what I have been doing for maintenance. I'm particularly looking for feedback on if this is balanced or not.
Why don't you just go to the Sticky Threads in this section, and find a routine there. The Fierce 5, Full body Novice routine would appear to be exactly what you are after, and from reading these...
I've heard people say they count secondary muscles as 1/2 sets. So, 4 sets off bench press could be 4 sets for the chest and 2 for the triceps. I think if you're trying to figure out your weekly...
Yep, I feel you. I'm 52, 5'6", and was 134 lbs. Setting at about 137 right now. Was pretty lean at 134, about as you described, and then the hunger won out, and I ate every thing in sight for a...
I make "Overnight Oats". Make a batch on Sunday, and eat them all week. Mix your oats, liquid of choice, protein powder etc., and put them in the fridge. I eat them cold, straight out of the...