Has anyone recently started to exercise and they're over 45 years old?
353689
walking did wonders for me, a little at a time, than I kept increasing it every few weeks, lost over 35 pounds and my blood pressure went way down also my colestoral and trigricerides, plus the best thing, felt real good about myself, had to go buy a few sizes smaller in clothes.
219872
well ive always been kind of a health freak but i never followed someone elses outline.Im in the national guard and we do alot of the basics...Sit ups push/pull ups,and a crap load of running.when i was a kid i did a lot of swimming it helped not only endurance,but it works every part of the body.i also rode my bike everywhere (still do even with a car).i mean ive weighed 123 for about the last 5 years and thats befor and after puberty.
1159282
Think I can handle it. I'm 93 and going strong.Time for new adventure.
467633
I'm 44 and my life is just beginning.  In writing, in sports, in business.  You come from a great era so go do it, man, go do it!!!   Don't ask these people if you're too old.  Six feet under is too old and not one second before.
501721
41 and waiting and working at it!\n\n~WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE~!!!
367556
I'm 23 and need to lose 40+ too.  I'm not the original messager, but I would like to help.
203719
I am signing up at my local YMCA. I promised myself I'd do it before age 40, so here we go.\nThey can also point in the right direction, like possibly the Boys and Girls Clubs.
995036
I have two children and gained 50lbs with each child. Walking worked for me........yes walking. It didn't require much and I could go right out my front door. Sometimes my kids strolled with me or I put them in the carrier pack. But it worked! My first was born in 1991 and second in 1996. I must say that I carried that baby weight for 10yrs before stabilizing( but also went thru divorce so that didnt help) After that ten year mark I discovered country line dancing and that has also worked to keep me shapely and feeling good. I still power walk though........I love it!
441021
Know what you mean. 48 years old with a 26 and 23 year old and a 21 month old. I have plenty of will power. Yes I will have seconds. Yes I will have desert. It's won't power that I seem to lack! No I won't have that chocolate eclair! Determination has been my key. Don't try to diet. Try instead simply to eat healthy. Fresh fruits and veggies, fish and chicken. Stay away from processed foods, packaged foods, or anything fried. Drink plenty of water. Use olive oil and snack on raw almonds or walnuts. Just a few are very filling. By doing this I have lost 51 pounds and I feel terrific! More energy than I've ever had.
736625
Go for it!!!  No you are not too old to start.  Yes it's true that most of the class will be younger than you, but sometimes people start after retirement.  It will be tough at first, but keep practicing and you will improve in you techniques, strength and flexibility.\n\nIn a good martial arts school, you will be allowed to "ease in" to training.  You will be expected to try and keep trying, sucess will come with time.  It is normal to feel akward at first.  In a good school, thier philosophy on fighting will be similar to this:  Walk away from a fight if you can, run if you have to.  Fighting is a last resort.\n\nIf you are concerned about any part of training, you should be able to talk to the Sensai (instructor) about your concerns and the sensai should give you satisfying answers.  If you do not feel like you can discuss your concerns, then go to a different school.\n\nIf you want to talk to me about choosing a school, feel free to IM or email me.
553893
Yes, I did when I was in my twenties and early thirties, but not now I'm too old and fat.
650526
Been there, done that ( a few times). You just have to get back on the horse and do it again. I let myself slip back into old eating habits and quit running. I decided in January to get back in shape (yet again), and signed up to run a half-marathon. It was hard, but the race is this weekend, and have lost over thirty pounds and I am fit and happy again ( and only about 10 pounds away from my goal weight, which will be the least I have been in over 20 years)
179559
I'm crazy when it comes to my workout routine.  I exercise for 3 hours!  It consists mostly of lifting weights, push ups, sit-ups, squats, leg extensions, exercises for my shoulders, back.........I'm considering taking up jogging.  I doubt I'll do it though.  Did you take your trip to Saskatchewan yet? :)
421492
Right here.  I danced since I was six but blew my knee doing tennis with I was 17.  I miss it a lot
340289
No! Your not to old to start. I don't think you would be to old until your body tells you so. Gymnastics is tough...I say GO FOR IT!! Good Luck!
770451
I have done in the past but dont now ...:D\n\n45
830849
I seen a documentary on TV a while back that was about exercise and it's benefits, they say people who worked out 30 Min's a day for three days a week can literally add years to their lives! guess you can only try!