How much exercise should a fifty year old do a day?

Answer 1

It is a bit like staying out late at night when you were a teenager: didn't you learn that, anything you could do after midnight, you could also do before midnight? Anything you can do under 60 years old, you can do after the age of 60.

Assuming that you obtain the blessing of your physician or other health care professional in advance, there is no reason why you cannot do weight training a couple of times a week as well as stretching and mild cardio (such as brisk walking) every day or nearly every day.

If you have not been exercising, start very slowly. With respect to weight training, learn and use proper exercise technique. Here are two important tips. (1) Warm-up thoroughly. (2) Give yourself extra recovery time.

Answer 2

Of course it depends on the gender of the person, the current status like weight, height, heart rate, diet, previous or current injuries, reason for exercise etc. At the age of 50, the person needs general body movement. Do not start out strenuous. I suggest doing a plan in stages or phases. For example, phase I would consist of walking 30 min or jogging 10 (legs/cardio), doing 3 sets of 10 dumbell curls of around 3-5 lbs.(biceps), 3 sets of 6 leg lifts (abs). After a few weeks, add a little to the program or raise the intensitey level. Record progression with photos and or stats like heart rate, weight, etc... Just remember to take it slowly. Prevent injuries at all costs. Drink plenty of fluids and get good rest. I suggest getting further advice from a personal trainer for more specifics.

Answer 3

Weight training routine for a 50-year-old man
Since you do not state why you want a weight training routine, it is impossible to tell. In other words, without knowing your goal, designing an effective routine is impossible. On the other hand, your muscles and skeleton are much the same as they were when you were 20. You can do the same exercises today as you could have done 30 years ago. Do not change, however, your exercise habits without the prior blessing of your physician or other health care professional.

Whatever your goal, you would be wise to spend the first year using a whole body routine. Concentrate on using the basic exercises (namely, squats, deadlifts, presses, rows, dips, and chins) and their variations. Learn perfect exercise technique and use it for every rep.

Also, ensure that you get a thorough warm-up and do some stretching after weight training. Do not train more than twice a week.

You would be wise to choose exercise variations that are more difficult than standard exercises. This will enable you to use less weight and, so, train more safely. For example, I suggest never doing regular back squats; instead, use box squats. You will find box squats stress your knees much less than regular squats.

There is no reason for you not to do weight training until your dotage.

Answer 4

It is not advisable for 50 year olds to indulge in heavy physical activity like weight training or cardio without proper consultation from a medical professional. At the same time they can do milk exercises like walking which will keep them healthy and at the same time not strain them too much.

Answer 5

Power walking, Swimming, Biking are all great ways to

get a workout

Answer 6

Exercise for people over 50 is highly recommended by all health officials. Gentle exercises are essential for cardiovascular, flexibility and strength, as well as a proper diet.

Answer 7

There is no dead line. If you have been exercising through out your forties, you can continue the same. Though you may get tired at early stage, in your fifties.

Answer 8

Everyone should get 30 minutes of moderate exercise 4-5 days a week.

Answer 9

Walking and swimming