I'm approaching 38 now, but honestly I've had issues with sports injuries for years now. I'm looking for an overall program/approach to maximize health and minize injuries, so I can become a fit-as-f*&k -50-year old, rather than someone who 'used to be fit'.
I already had a personal trainer look at my form and I'm not looking for injury-specific advice, but rather: if a 40-ish year old wanted to become fit & strong while absolutely avoiding/preventing injuries, what would be the best strategy?
I'm not just talking gym routines and how many sets/reps - I'm willing to switch it up and try any sport, program or routine at this stage. More swimming? Daily stretches? Way less volume? More walks during the work day?... WHAT'S YOUR SECRET?
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Background: male, desk job, drink alcohol socially but otherwise eat very healthy, do about 5 workouts a week. Usually 3x gym and 2x cardio (easy cycling or swimming) and the odd yoga session. I used to do just strenght training but I feel the cardio already helps prevent injuries. And yet... I keep straining my back (like 1-2 times a year), and my physiotherapist just told me to give my shoulder 3 weeks rest after it started feeling sore out of the blue..for the second time in 2 years. I also have a jumpers knee from running too much years ago. It never really got better, but at least its not getting worse now either.
I already had a personal trainer look at my form and I'm not looking for injury-specific advice, but rather: if a 40-ish year old wanted to become fit & strong while absolutely avoiding/preventing injuries, what would be the best strategy?
I'm not just talking gym routines and how many sets/reps - I'm willing to switch it up and try any sport, program or routine at this stage. More swimming? Daily stretches? Way less volume? More walks during the work day?... WHAT'S YOUR SECRET?
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Background: male, desk job, drink alcohol socially but otherwise eat very healthy, do about 5 workouts a week. Usually 3x gym and 2x cardio (easy cycling or swimming) and the odd yoga session. I used to do just strenght training but I feel the cardio already helps prevent injuries. And yet... I keep straining my back (like 1-2 times a year), and my physiotherapist just told me to give my shoulder 3 weeks rest after it started feeling sore out of the blue..for the second time in 2 years. I also have a jumpers knee from running too much years ago. It never really got better, but at least its not getting worse now either.