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I am 77, I train regularly and run outdoor 5 km three times a week and I go to the gym in winter. Last week I had for the 1st time an episode of atrial fibrillation while at rest at home and the cardiologist at the E.R. put me on medication ( Metaprolol, betablocker), while suggesting to continue tr...

Hi I am revisiting this thread I started sometime ago, to see if there are other comments. I have now completely replaced the elliptical machine, which had become a bit boring.., with swimming since February 2016 . With the summer, I have also resumed bicycling and windsurfing. In addition, I recent...

Is it possible that one of the medications you are taking is having a counterproductive effect? As some medications can contribute to weight gain. WHEN I STARTED THE MEDICATION ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO (AVALIDE 150-12.5 MG AND AND SIMVASTATIN 40 MG), BLOOD PRESSURE WAS PRE-HYPERTENSION AT 140/85 AND CHOL...

Hi! I AM A 74 YRS OLD MAN, 175 CM TALL AND WEIGHT IS 85 KG, ( A FAR CRY FROM THE 67 KG OF TWENTIES!) I AM VERY ACTIVE, ( WINDSURFING, SWIMMING, BYCICLING , ELLIPTICAL CROSS-TRAINER) AND I WATCH DIET: I DON’T OVEREAT AND I EAT MOSTLY CEREALS, OATMEALS, FRUITS, LIGHT MEAT, FISH , EGGS, TOFU, VEGETABLE...

Thanks for your interesting observations. Definitely our physiology is very complex and it is not always possible to entirely grasp the functioning of our body processes. I’d like to believe though, that all the time and effort I put into keeping fit is not wasted…For one thing, I feel much much bet...

Hi Ittiandro, good to talk to you. The answer almost certainly is yes and in relation to the two different things you were doing the elliptical uses the muscles completely differently to swimming. Elliptical load bears on the lower body, but swimming utilises resistance from the water, therefore it...

I am 74, in excellent health and I consider myself physically fit for age because I have a healthy life-style, I exercise regularly ( elliptical machine) and I practice a few sports like cross country skiing ,windsurfing, kayaking and bicycling, depending on the season. Lately, I decided to take up ...

I am 73, , and I train on an elliptical machine. I have been training ( in and out!) for many years. I do windsurfing and cycling. Overall I am in a very good shape and I am very comfortable in going over the age-chart limits, even though I don't overdo it and I am very cautious. I restarted trainin...