Who lifts heavy?

I can't read the article. It is blocked at work. I am 61. I am not sure what the definition of "heavy lifting" is. I still lift. I limit different exercises because I have a slew of injuries. I will read the article at home and see if I can give you a better answer.

Timely you mention lifting heavy. I had a dr appt today and as I was talking with my dr about getting older, he mentioned that I needed to start lifting heavy as it will help with my heart + bones. So I am going to make a point of lifting more instead of just cardio.

Let me tag Gina. I follow her on Instagram. 

gina do you have anything to recommend? I know you lift daily. 

I’m 51 and mostly use light weights (3-5kb) but sometimes I use heavier (15lb). I also do a lot of strength work in barre class 3x per week. I like both but I do prefer lighter weight me.
I see good results with both.

Protein comes in many foods and “snacks” now. One tip I learned is compare the protein to the calories in a “snack” type food. Multiply the protein by 10 and it should equal or be greater than the calories to be a “good” protein snack. For instance if a cookie has 100 calories, but only 5gms of protein, it is a sugar snack, since 5x10 is less than 100. But if it is a 100 calorie cookie with 15 gms of protein, then it is a protein snack. (15x10 is greater than 100).

I do a combo of heavy and regular lifting. I do squats, lunges, deadlifts. I also do arms, chest, back, etc. I pay a trainer $35 for an 8 week program. It is the same 3 workouts in different combinations. Might be more reps with lighter weight or fewer reps with heavier weights. I love lifting. I have not been on a regular schedule. I have increased my lean muscle mass tremendously.

Yes, I've managed to keep osteoporosis from worsening, am strong and I feel like it will make a difference as I age in my ability to stay mob2.

I’ll be turning 52 in a month. My body is a riddle of medical issues, a couple of which may seem incompatible with heavy lifting. I’ve been a weight user since middle school but stayed mostly 15 pounds and under. Then I broke my ankle pretty badly 2 years ago and vowed I’d never feel that helpless again.

I lift weights 3-5 times a week, depends on what I’m working on. I cycle thru doing cable machine, kettle bell and dumbbells rotations. I worked really hard thru the summer to break a couple plateaus. I’m lifting the heaviest I’ve ever been able to, had a giant thrill when I broke thru 40 pounds with bicep curls.

I’ll second getting some professional training to learn proper techniques. Not just to stave off injury but to get the most benefit from the work you put in.

Being able to do intensive physical things despite all my medical conditions spurs me on. I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in my 30’s along with Rheumatoid Arthritis so I’m determined to do what I can to keep moving and strong. I encourage all woman to lift and/or body weight. I do various forms of cardio 5-6 days a week but nothing gets my endorphins going like weight lifting

love that quote!!

Who do you all follow and trust? I am extremely overweight and have been working on my health this year. I am ready to take my gym workout to the next level and I need to focus on my eating. I would like to continue building muscle and ramp up my non existent metabolism.

One way to get a workout with weights is to wear a weighted vest. You can go for walks in it without having to hold on to weights. Or, do air squats with them on.

At the gym, yes, but I haven't been in a while. I am an "at home" exercise person. Getting up, dressing, driving, etc., is NOT for me. Do you have a machine you use at home?