I don’t know how I found your Substack but I’m glad I did. It’s very motivational and encouraging.
I’ve been working out 🏋️ for about 3-4 years now with a trainer and much of what she has me do has shown up in the exercises you propose here and elsewhere in your feed. Plus I’ve gotten some great ideas for things to do on my own.
One thing we do that I haven’t seen you mention is pull-ups.
When my trainer proposed it I thought I’d never be able to do any, and at first I could literally could do zero so we started with hanging shoulder hunches and the assisted pull-ups with resistance bands.
Now I can do several full unassisted pull-ups (over-grip, palms facing forward) in one set. And even more chin-ups (under-grip, palms facing me) and they’ve become a regular part of my routine.
Nice job and welcome aboard! I've done some in the past. They used to be a regular part of what I did but as my shoulder got worse they dropped out. I think the most I ever got to was about 8 pull ups and 12 chin ups. The other day I did some chin ups but my shoulder wasn't a big fan. i got a stem cell injection in my shoulder and it helps how it feels day to day, but it still gripes if I push it.
I just subscribed because of the very practical, easy to follow exercises Jim provided on substack. I see here that the focus is on eating and cooking the right foods - which is not what I am looking for. Do you have an exercise strand that I can follow?
That’s done for you each week. There’s an assortment and they’re just one after the other. I don’t string them continuously because a lot of my folks have to omit some.
Knees out while squatting is surprisingly effective. I accidentally did it recently and realized it allows everything to bend and rise better. Now if I could just remember to do it every time!!
I don’t know how I found your Substack but I’m glad I did. It’s very motivational and encouraging.
I’ve been working out 🏋️ for about 3-4 years now with a trainer and much of what she has me do has shown up in the exercises you propose here and elsewhere in your feed. Plus I’ve gotten some great ideas for things to do on my own.
One thing we do that I haven’t seen you mention is pull-ups.
When my trainer proposed it I thought I’d never be able to do any, and at first I could literally could do zero so we started with hanging shoulder hunches and the assisted pull-ups with resistance bands.
Now I can do several full unassisted pull-ups (over-grip, palms facing forward) in one set. And even more chin-ups (under-grip, palms facing me) and they’ve become a regular part of my routine.
Nice job and welcome aboard! I've done some in the past. They used to be a regular part of what I did but as my shoulder got worse they dropped out. I think the most I ever got to was about 8 pull ups and 12 chin ups. The other day I did some chin ups but my shoulder wasn't a big fan. i got a stem cell injection in my shoulder and it helps how it feels day to day, but it still gripes if I push it.
Your posts have encouraged me. I am hoping to keep getting stronger after my second knee replacement.
Thanks and please keep me posted on how you're doing.
Great post. I saved a number of the exercise videos to a playlist and will try them out soon, add them to my daily routines. Very glad I subscribed.
Thanks! Let me know how you like them.
Will do
Hi! I’m just another old guy trying to enjoy good health and mobility for as long as I am able. Thanks for the tips bro!
My pleasure! We have to help folks figure out that aging shouldn’t suck. It’s not effortless but it’s easier than being miserable.
Hi. You are setting a good and healthy example. Please continue for all to learn the best way to stay young. SB
I just subscribed because of the very practical, easy to follow exercises Jim provided on substack. I see here that the focus is on eating and cooking the right foods - which is not what I am looking for. Do you have an exercise strand that I can follow?
Were you not able to see the workout? It was after the cooking section?
Ok - I’ll try that. Is there a way I can go right to the workouts? I was hoping to string them together to make mini workout sessions.
That’s done for you each week. There’s an assortment and they’re just one after the other. I don’t string them continuously because a lot of my folks have to omit some.
I love this! The time you have spent shows you care!
Knees out while squatting is surprisingly effective. I accidentally did it recently and realized it allows everything to bend and rise better. Now if I could just remember to do it every time!!