: Episode 663 - Andy and Vinnie talk about fitness for older men, the over 50 crowd... PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Pure Vitamin Club JANIS JOPLIN Vinnie and Andy don't often share music tastes, or really many tastes in general However, they both love Janis Joplin In the 27 club with Jim Morrison whom Andy loves, but Vinnie doesn't also with Stevie Ray Vaughan of whom Vinnie is a huge fan Both think she is raw and honest and wonderful FITNESS FOR OLDER MEN Listener Mark asked about fitness for men 50 and above He maintains a very low body fat %, but sometimes finds he works out as a 25 year old and is sore the next day What is an appropriate fitness regiment for older men? When you get older, you have to warm into the harder workouts and heavier weights For weightlifting, Vinnie (age 53) has to be careful regarding his back When he does leg presses and squats, he will start by warming up for 15 minutes on a rower Then he will stretch for 15-30 minutes depending on how tight or sore he is Then he will start with very light squats and work his way up Will deadlift after he is warmed up with squats Key is ramping up very slowly Allow yourself more time for your workout as you get older for more warming and stretching You can go as heavy as you want, but only if you build up to it If you are extra sore, take it easy for a day! Vinnie has to take it easy for his rehabbing shoulder as far as upper-body workouts go He tells his older clients to start low and warm for upper-body workouts When it comes to aerobic activity, aerobic capacity can remain very high for a long time even if your max isn't what it used to be Know yourself, prepare, and do not rush! Same for Andy and his hiking Same for most people If Andy brings water, goes slow, and brings some NSNG salty snacks with shoes that are a bit more roomy, he is good to go indeterminately