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Chest and arms.
Get in good protien, it builds and maintain muscle.I'm starting with a mild intensity and trying to get in 5 meals a day.
Get in good protien, it builds and maintain muscle.
I am 6' 2' 200 lbs. Physically, I can't run or jump because of the knee replacements. Don't or can't squat all the way down. Other than that that's about it.[/QUOT
Go for it! i am 67 and lift weights 2-3x/week. It is good for maintaining bone and muscle mass.
Agreed, even A 20 min muscle work out can.+1. Always prudent. Most people could do more. I am 6ft 1in and weigh 165-170. The only way I maintain this weight is by going to the gym at least 4-5 x/week. YMMV but going to the gym regularly makes a difference IMO.
Actually, I do want do want to get more size. I have plenty of flexibility. I'm 6' 2" with plenty of space for bulk. But, my goals are not only size and strength but lifting x amount on different exercises that have been a distance goal from my younger days.
Hi Honeycutt,
While starting your weight training, don't neglect your cardio. It appears you are trying to add some mass, so perhaps you might consider some light intensity cardio a couple of times per week to work your heart muscle (this depends on your body type/metabolism).
As you spend a lot of time on the road, don't forget that you can weight lift without weights, and very effectively too. Variations of the basic push up will work chest, back, bicep/triceps, and shoulders. Also, push ups work all the stabilizer muscles, improving overall body strength. Three simple variations: the basic p/u, elevate the feet on a chair, and wall handstands. Legs can be a bit more restricted if you have knee trouble, but drop lunges, side lunges and deadlift walk can be easy on the knees (plus, the looks on peoples faces in the hotel when you're in the hallway doing deadlift walk at 6am is priceless).
Thanks BigJ. When it cools off I plan to do more cardio. But right now here in the south, I'm working in 100 plus degree heat everyday. Some days it's just too hot. I do good just to get a half-way weight workout in simply because I'm drained.