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by dnvrfox
Thu Sep 25, 2014 8:38 am
Forum: Workout Programs
Topic: Hi from a 75yo all-round fitness addict!!
Replies: 11
Views: 5072

Re: Hi from a 75yo all-round fitness addict!!

75 consecutive pushups this morning in honor of upcoming 75th birthday. I admit the last 10 were a bit rough, but they will get better as I head towards 100. Also a 120 second plank.

Great 2 hour bicycle ride yesterday - beautiful weather.
by dnvrfox
Sun Sep 07, 2014 6:57 pm
Forum: Workout Programs
Topic: Hi from a 75yo all-round fitness addict!!
Replies: 11
Views: 5072

Re: Hi from a 75yo all-round fitness addict!!

Thanks for the suggestions, Boss Man Due to an L4-L5 fusion and other back problems, physical therapist has modified program, including no deadlifts or other stuff that strains. I do squats with weight close to chest on the flat side of a BOSU ball. 60-90 seconds planks are done with butt slightly r...
by dnvrfox
Fri Sep 05, 2014 6:03 pm
Forum: Workout Programs
Topic: Hi from a 75yo all-round fitness addict!!
Replies: 11
Views: 5072

Re: Hi from a 75yo all-round fitness addict!!

It varies depending on and wife's schedule. Sunny day, wife doesn't need me - a long bicycle ride combined with a swim. Raining lightly this am - a 2.5 mile rain walk and another walk later on. Got some time with nothing filling it - weights. Stretching is pretty much a daily ritual. The fitness has...
by dnvrfox
Fri Sep 05, 2014 3:49 pm
Forum: Workout Programs
Topic: Hi from a 75yo all-round fitness addict!!
Replies: 11
Views: 5072

Re: Hi from a 75yo all-round fitness addict!!

Wow...you sound like you lead a very active lifestyle, good for you! I hope I'm half as active when I turn 75! Congrats Fox, you are where I hope to be at that age. I'm only 56, but some days I feel 75. Probably more often than you do! I'm just getting back into fitness after laying off for 10 year...
by dnvrfox
Thu Sep 04, 2014 9:40 pm
Forum: Workout Programs
Topic: Hi from a 75yo all-round fitness addict!!
Replies: 11
Views: 5072

Hi from a 75yo all-round fitness addict!!

Hi - first post here. I am almost 75 and have been looking in vain for a "senior" (hate that word) emphasis fitness forum that isn't about chair exercises and the like. Is there anyone here, or did I miss the "senior" sub-forum? current regime consists of: bicycling about 75+ mil...