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Fitness imbalance

I see to go in phases. For awhile, I'm able to push myself in cardio to challenge my lungs. Several times a year, I'll have a period where my legs are so heavy, I can't turn them over enough to tax my cardio.

It's frustrating as I feel like I'm not making any progress.

Anyone else have these types of issues? If so, any solutions? I'm terribly frustrated.

Btw, I'm 5 months post op of quad bypass.

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u/Usedtobecool25 — 1 day ago
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Aging as an athlete has changed the way I think about DNF’ing.

Lisa Smith-Batchen said she hates the phrase “Did Not Finish.”

Instead, she uses MTRC which stands for "Made The Right Choice" and that hit me hard.

Because sometimes stopping is the right decision when you consider your injury, your health, the weather, your long-term longevity, and most importantly knowing the difference between discomfort and actual damage

She said “The greater the risk you take, the greater the risk of not completing it.” and there’s something refreshing about removing the shame from it especially in endurance culture where people sometimes glorify pushing through literally everything.

I think younger me viewed every unfinished race/session as failure but now I’m starting to see wisdom in knowing when to fight through something… and when to preserve yourself for another day.

Curious how others here think about DNFs as they’ve gotten older?

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u/theJacofalltrades — 1 day ago
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Never Too Old

I acknowledge that I do not own copyrights to the music played in this video. The images are me, genuinely.

There was a time when I thought …
certain dreams had an expiration date.
That movement belonged to younger bodies.
That courage belonged to other women.
That flying belonged to people without fear.

But at 53… I’m choosing to fly anyway. ✨

Every climb carried my prayers.
Every pose carried my perseverance.
Every shake in my muscles reminded me that strength is not perfection — it’s persistence.

I am not trying to become younger.
I am becoming freer... more of who I am designed to be💙

To every woman over 50 who feels invisible, uncertain, tired, or “too late”…

Your story is NOT over.
Your body is still capable of beauty.
Your spirit is still worthy of wonder.
And you are still allowed to rise. 🕊️

#RootedAndRestored
#AerialSilks
#WomenOver50
#MenopauseWellness
#AerialArts
#StrongAtAnyAge
#BlackWomenOver50
#NeverTooLate
#HealingJourney
#Over50Fitness
#PilatesLife
#MovementIsMedicine
#FaithAndFitness
#AerialHammock
#MidlifeWomen
#GracefulStrength
#FitGrandma
#WomenWhoInspire
#BodyMindSpirit

u/Quirky-Foot5066 — 2 days ago
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Advice on building muscle

I’ve lost the body and visceral fat - would now like to build more muscle. Any tips or advice?

u/Northernpudd — 3 days ago
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What is the best remedy for joint stiffness in the winter?

I’m approaching 50, and while I try to stay pretty active, this winter I noticed that the cold weather makes me feel like I’m made out of rusty metal. Now that spring is here, I’m feeling so much better and I’d like to not feel this way again when the temperatures drop. It’s been hard to force myself to work out because by the time I feel like my joints have thawed out enough to move freely, my workout is half over. Any tips? 

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u/SecretAdeptness8078 — 3 days ago
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My 60th birthday today.

Sadly my age means a switch from working for gains to fighting sarcopenia.

I have been at this for over 45 years but for the last 5 I have been getting smaller LOL

u/CourtDiligent3403 — 4 days ago
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55 years old, just feeling good today (6 foot 1 inch tall 171 Lbs)

55 years old, just feeling good today 😁 (6 foot 1 inch tall 171 Lbs) started eating right and exercising to lower cholesterol!

u/JJ3601 — 4 days ago
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51 Workout Routine Evolving

As I age I have absolutely changed how I workout. Deadlifts-gone. Cardio-reduced. I take a full day off between workout days. The body can't do everyday anymore. That being said, I still push as much weight as I can, with final sets till failure.

u/ChristopherVanBasten — 4 days ago
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New to group. Also new retiree @ 65. I'm a 5'3" female with daily cal maintenance of 1500 cals. I lift 3x per week but need to lose 10+ pounds of fat. My question is how do I maintain a calorie deficit without compromising energy and sleep?

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u/Erinjeff2 — 3 days ago