SaiFightsMS Posted December 1, 2001 Posted December 1, 2001 A lot of talk is given to training routines and how much time is spent doing them. So for us olders (approaching 40 or over) BEING HONEST how do you adjust your training? Do you train for shorter periods of time? Do you allow more recovery time? How much more time to you spend stretching and warming up than you did as a 20 something or younger?
Gloi Posted December 1, 2001 Posted December 1, 2001 I can't compare training now with when I was younger because all I did then was ride horses and I never thought about warming myself up, only warming the horse up. I think I am stronger mentally than I was when I was younger and less likely to not train because of being tired/not feeling 100%/having something better to do etc... I seem to be lucky that at 43 I'm one of the most supple in the class (which mainly consists of university students) and don't seem to have any problems with stiffening up. My only problens are with running out of breath. I find that a lot of the new young students are real whiners "I can't train I have a sore wrist / a blister on my foot / I'm tired can I sit out for a bit.... I can't do pressups" There's a group a girls started this term who I'm sure only come because they fancy the instructor, they seem to spend more time sitting out than training. (rant over). In truth I think I adjust my training by training twice as hard because I keep thinking I've not a lot of time left and also I'm determined I'm going to get my black belt before I'm 50 - or at least before I get too old and decrepit to train!!
SaiFightsMS Posted December 1, 2001 Author Posted December 1, 2001 Thanks Gloi, your point about being stronger mentally is a very good one. I think everyone in our age group and older does have a degree of mental toughness. We do what we do because we choose to. We also know what happens if we do nothing. Something younger people don't always understand. And I know there are no couch potatoes in here. I am finding that when I do strength work I am only capable of about 1/3 the quantity of exercises I did when I was 30 and learning how to work out for real. I am wondering if this is a factor of the aging process or the ms - or both.
Ti-Kwon-Leap Posted May 9, 2002 Posted May 9, 2002 I train harder than any kid in the dojang when I'm there but I only train hard three days a week. On the "off" days, I do yoga, stretching and light cardiovascular type training. If I have overextended myself, I will take extra time off. But when I do train, I give it my all. As far as warmups go, I try to get there at least 15 minutes early to get focused and warm. It probably wouldn't be possible to train as hard as I do at my age (40) without this warmup period. Hopefully I have many good years left... Ti-Kwon-Leap"Annoying the ignorant since 1961"
TKD_McGee Posted May 10, 2002 Posted May 10, 2002 Don't you guys listen to larry king... Garlick brand Garlic. Ginko Bolba Ginsing Beano That'll keep you goin! Do unto others, as they done to you.
Ti-Kwon-Leap Posted May 10, 2002 Posted May 10, 2002 Of course we know he doesn't do those radio spots for the money.. Ti-Kwon-Leap"Annoying the ignorant since 1961"
G95champ Posted May 10, 2002 Posted May 10, 2002 I know my joints hurt more now than they did 4 years ago when I was 20. So I guess you guys over 40 are in the same boat just much futher out to sea. LOL. I would sugest doing light weight and high reps if you lift. Don't strain the joints by going heavy. I would also stick to walking over running again just the impact on the knees. As far as time goes to each his own. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
tessone Posted May 10, 2002 Posted May 10, 2002 I know my joints hurt more now than they did 4 years ago when I was 20. So I guess you guys over 40 are in the same boat just much futher out to sea. LOL. What art do you practice, and do you throw all kicks and punches full force, all the time? Many TKD stylists apparently have lots of joint problems down the road because of throwing kicks full force, even when there's nothing there to stop the kick. So maybe try going easy when there's not a pad in front of you--your joints might thank you. Chris TessoneBrown Belt, Kuk Sool Won
G95champ Posted May 11, 2002 Posted May 11, 2002 No I do Shotokan but my joints don't hurt from it but from weight lifting. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
KickChick Posted May 11, 2002 Posted May 11, 2002 Currently taking 2 classes weekly of TKD .... teaching 1-2 cardio kickboxing classes a week and train at home ..stretching/crunches/weights everyday 30 min total and work on TKD kicks and hyungs at home 3 days a week (once during weekend and either before or after class time). As an over 40 it is crucial for me to stretch every morning to keep flexibility. Cardio is also very important for endurance & metabo (as you all know that decreases with age ) and then the weight goes on! I also take vitamin supplements and have gone back to the glucosamine (see threads on this supplement in Health & Fitness) which has helped my sore "clicking" joints. as a matter of fact .... another year older today _________________ KarateForums Sensei 1st dan Tae Kwon Do (ITF) Cardio/Fitness Kickboxing Instr. [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-05-11 14:48 ]
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