~ha... I couldn't come up with a better title??
I am 48 years old (49 this summer). I've yo-yo dieted for yearsssss. Also exercised on/off for yearssssss. In the past I have been a very dedicated 60-90 minute per day exerciser, usually 5 days a week, plus "fun exercising" on weekends like playing tennis or shooting hoops. Walking & weight lifting are my most go-to exercise methods.
Ok so... I'm older now. I find that certain "movements" aren't as easy as they were in my 20's & 30's (or early 40's!) And I no longer have that "gotta get buff!" attitude - it's more of a health quest at this point. I want to be toned, sure, but I am most interested in being able to "move freely" when I'm in my 60's & beyond.
I've just recently started weight lifting again. But I am wondering if my past methods of lifting will work for me now. I no longer hold sacred to the 3 sets of 12 of each exercise & then when it feels "too easy", increase the weight by 5 lb. I am no longer willing nor able to spend 60-90 minutes per day exercising.
I have a home gym, a stationery bike, a regular bike, and a pool. I enjoy swimming during the summer, but of course not winter. Plus, I live hear the beach. Also, there are several walking/biking trails near my home so I'm not at a loss of places to go for exercise.
My most go-to exercises in weights are squats, leg lifts, and calf raises. I also climb the stairs in my house several times. I used to do lunges, but for some reason, now, those really make my knees hurt (but squats don't! I sooo don't get that!!!) And altho I like my home gym, the one thing it's NOT good for is leg curls. All other exercises are doable on my home gym.
Anyone have any suggestions to work on my 'old-lady arms", wobbly thighs & droopy butt?? Again, not trying to look like Jillian Michaels here, just want to get healthier & be stronger.