Attitude and advice from older athletes
Vložit
- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- Can we all learn from climbers?
The Ledge Inverness www.theledgeclimbing.com/
Full series ▶︎ tinyurl.com/OlderAthleteVideos
FURTHER READING / LISTENING ▶︎ tinyurl.com/OlderAthlete
OR ▶︎ tinyurl.com/OlderAthleteLinks
SUPPORT THE PODCAST AND VIDEOS
Join the Crew ▶︎ / @alwaysanotheradventure
Buy me a Kofi ▶︎ ko-fi.com/sunartmedia
FOLLOW
Instagram ▶︎ / always_another_adventure
Facebook ▶︎ / alwaysanotheradventure
Maps & rides on Komoot ▶︎ www.komoot.com/user/alwaysano...
Strava ▶︎ / strava
MY CYCLING & BIKEPACKING KIT (incl GLASSES) ▶︎ tinyurl.com/mycyclingkit
MY VIDEO KIT ▶︎ tinyurl.com/myvideokit
COMPLIANCE ▶︎ tinyurl.com/AAA-brands
At 70 years of age, the one thing I have come to accept is that it takes longer to recover in between bouts of exercise.
68 and in my second year of lifting. It's going well, and I pay a lot of attention to rest, recovery and sleep. I work upper body twice a week, lower body once a week and that's about as much as I can recover well from, even though I would love more gym time. With less emphasis on rest & recovery, I would be able to do even less.
Eat more fruits and vegetables, especially dark leafy greens and beetroot, blueberries etc...watch "The Game Changers "👊🏼
This is amazing! I'm 42 but had chemotherapy last year which really taught me the value of health. I managed to run 7 miles today. As I age I want to do more not less.
Enjoying these videos. At 70 my knees do not allow me to run anymore but enjoying cycling, walking and lifting weights as I strive to keep the old man out.
EIGHTY-ONE?? EIGHTY (BEEP) ONE!!!! Davy Moy, you are an example to us all.
Absolutely wonderful video. Thank you!! For 19 years up until 2022 I owned and coached Olympic Medalists, World Champions and Pro's at The Athlete Training Centre in Canada. The the two biggest factors when it comes staying healthy as we age is fitness and nutrition. Thirteen years ago I switched to a real whole food 100% plant-based nutrition lifestyle and it completely changed me. The science says If one can get to 70% plant-based (i.e. Mediterranean Diet) your health will be through the roof and the odds to get a heart attack are slim. I am currently 72 and train 5x per week. That training consists of VO2 Max + Zone 2 training on my road bike & trainer. In the summer I cycle 60km outdoors every other day. I also strength train every other day via Density training which also has a conditioning aspect. All of the above played a strong role In 2022 and 2023 when I walked the Camino de Santiago twice. Never plan to stop!
That was great Simon.
In my mind I'm not 63, I'm still in my 30's, so I don't think about my age, I just go out and bike or run. But... at 63 I also realize I need to take the inevitable consequences of biology in account, if I still want to be trail running at 81.
Go for it, don't miss out on life's adventures, 6 years ago had my thymus removed (thymic cancer) and now I'm just pleased to be here, make the most of it, and never stop dreaming up and doing new adventures.
Excellent Simon, bloody excellent. We all need a passion in life, something that makes us want to get up in the morning and face the day. For me it's been hillwalking and backpacking , but in my mid-sixties I thought those days were over when I faced heart issues. Now, at 74, following a double bypass and aortic valve replacement I've been given a new chance. Seven weeks out from my op and I feel better than I've felt for years. More importantly my passion for the hills and wild places has been renewed. It's wonderful to walk again without the burden of angina. My moral is this - if you have heart issues you can get them fixed. Don't fear medics and operations just get it sorted. Despite what various politicians tell us our NHS is simply wonderful, functioning at an amazing level of competence despite desperate political interference. Thank God for all who sail in the good ship NHS. Oh, and I thought Duncan was excellent. Great series, keep it going.
I’ll try calling in the morning - we need to do something when you’re ready!
Two years ago I had a quadruple heart bypass. Cycling was the best road to recovery for me, I have completed multi day tours, C2C's etc
Don't let age stop you, just get out there and importantly have fun 😊
Yes this resonated with me. At 54 I had a heart attack and 1 stent added. It was a surprise as I was always fit and healthy. But after the heart attack got out again and did the coast to coast, WHW, and other long distance hikes. Still feel fit and well but have a different outlook on life. I now realise you can be fit and have a heart attack but 5 years on still keeping fit but keep it all in proportion. I have a
a good morning routine, eat healthy, have a purpose looking after my grandsons on a Friday. Also I wildcamp which I love. Life is short enjoy.😊
Excellent approach
I wish I lived closer. I'd come down for the Saturday climbing session, if only to get the piss took out of me. Love It. 🤣
Me too! Great gym.
Your series on older health is very good Simon, the message needs to be spread to everyone. Food is oh so important too. So much really bad food pushed at us now. Its very frustrating seeing whats in peoples shopping baskets but you cannot say anything obviously. Keep it coming Simon.
Great video again Simon, you have some wonderful friends.Attitude is everything mate.
Very impressiv. I've been doing sport all my life. 20 years of handball, then 10 years of triathlons, marathons and cross-country running. I started fencing in my late 40s. It's a fantastic sport that challenges the whole body as well as the mind. Cycling has always remained my favourite sport, along with a little yoga, strength training and swimming. I will soon be 65 years old and feel fitter than ever. My idol: our club member Gerd, who passed away last year at the age of 91 and was still riding his racing bike right up to the end.
Sounds great Peter!
Fascinating as always. Thanks.
Hi Simon.
It's Wayne & Bev of Magic Ferry fame 😂.
Just wanted to say how bloody inspirational your Older Athlete Series is.
In particular the last two, as the topic (heart/afib) apply to me.
C2C this year, Caledonian way + next year and Lejog in my retirement year (26). You really have been a very important part of my cycling development over the past 3 years.
Thank you
And keep up the good work
Ps. We're Taking a cycle round Kerrera this June whilst staying in Oban.
FANTASTIC! Make sure you call in at the Kerrera tea room if they're open. Glad the videos have been of some help and encouragement. Great to hear from you.
Amazing. Thank you so much. Surrounding yourself with inspirational is so important. I have found recently I need to hear/ read about people my age who still do amazing things, to reassure me I'm not nuts! Watching this is like a 'therapy' session lol ! Thank you so much.
' The aim is to be yourself in a world which tries to make you like everyone else'
Sounds great Julie!
Thank you for this. The older athletes you profile (including yourself) are inspiring. Great job!
You're so welcome John
Thx. I’m 77 and I had a major heart attack, the notorious ‘widow maker’. , five years ago and a bypass operation.
I’ve given up climbing unfortunately. But I’m now into powerlifting. Plus hiking and gym work.
Yesterday I passed a climbing gym. I think I should go back to this although for me ‘real climbing’ is outdoors.
But yes, I enjoy my exercise.
Well done to you (and your doctors) for getting through that. Funny enough we've just started with a powerlifting strength coach. I don't expect it will be our main thing, but the importance of lifting heavy stuff is becoming increasingly apparent. If the climbing gym in this video was closer to where we live I'm certain we'd be members.
Love this channel thank you.
Very nice point of view again. Wonderfull active people, those climbers! Thanks again for the motivational vid!
Glad you enjoyed it
Nice work thanks!
Thank You!
This is a super valuable series. Thank you. I'm sharing these with friends who are heading towards 60, as am I. I'm riding a bit, 150km a week, boxing once a week, eating well but still see there's other things I should do since I gave up the gym during covid lockdowns. The boxing is not just boxing, it's body weight and more but I need to do more strength sessions.
Thank you. I don't make a big thing of it, but the shared experiences in the comments are a huge part of the series for me. We have our second session with a new strength coach tomorrow, learning what we should have been doing all along. Hope to turn that into a video in time.
Good morning from India! And as always, thank you for sharing👍
The line about fear stopping you from doing things rang true. I was planning a trip to Skye this March but an unexpected A&E visit for a suspected heart attack (thankfully not the case) revealed I am probably suffering from anxiety.
A chat to a neighbour confirmed my thoughts this weekend with the chest pains and breathlessness that comes and go are classic signs of stress. At least I can now book a Drs appointment knowing that and hopefully find a way forward.
These vids are great.
Thank you - hope you find a way to minimise the stress.
"David Moy, legend" brilliant (& true!)
Simon, you're great at hitting us on the head with what we should walk away with, and have us say, "Thank you! What's next?" Do you have anything about recognizing the obstacles to a healthy mature life and how to overcome them? So much of my sedentariness seems to be the conspiracy of the holes I'm asked to dig in the road of life. (Sorry, I love mixed metaphors. 🤭)
I suspect many of us face different obstacles. I have one planned to encourage those who don't have much activity in their lives to start.
What a grand resource the Ledge is. I’m an ex-climber and I did more training for that than I ever did for cycling it also taught me so much about life and its lack of guarantee. Sadly after bursting my fingers I’m not sure how I’d even go bouldering etc. I’ve had on off chest pain and numbness for many years and regular scans have been inconclusive but may be down to my other conditions. One things for sure more people are no longer sitting down to old age regardless of any health issues they are just getting on with it and living a full life.
I wish I lived closer - it's excellent
Another excellent job, Simon. Thank you. Another topic? Bone density and Osteoporosis?
Thank you. Helpful stuff for whipper snapper like me. A mere 55. Love cycling, so strong legs & reasonable cardio, but I need to work on my upper body strength.
I'm seeing a new strength coach tomorrow - so much to do!
The only thing I can still climb is stairs and that is only because I have to. With the best will in the world, when arthritis strikes, well it does.
There are some illnesses that seem inescapable. Sorry to hear that.
27 now but hoping to still be climbing when I'm old, if i'm still around
Brilliant 👌
Thanks
Thank you for the support!
Great motivating videos. Not sure if the cardiologist or you talked about doing annual or semi annual blood test to determine your health status and potentially modify your diet strategy. Doing exercises and optimizing sleep are important strategies to ensure longetivity. In order to determine exercise intensity, it is important to determine your current health with a blood test, a CAC among others. I have heard many times that people are told not to raise their heart rate above a certain threshold, but the bigger question is why. Maybe people need to reverse certain issues such as plaques, liver, etc… with nutrition and exercise rather than being limited.
That wasn’t part of our discussion but your comment comes with excellent timing. I’m speaking the Dr Clarkson about a follow-up in a few weeks along the lines of preventative action.
From my own reading there seems to be differing medical opinions on the value of CAC screening and exactly what should go into blood tests.
Those differences appear greater between the UKs NHS and the US system, and might be linked to cost. But this is not the whole explanation as some US Drs disagree with CAC screening.
A fine line between “worried wealthy well” and population level health care perhaps? I definitely hope to get into this without turning the channel into 60Minutes !
@@alwaysanotheradventure thanks for your comments. It was meant to underscore a comment by a climber that was told to limit his exercise to a certain heart rate. I live in Spain and i know many people from the UK and all told me the same thing which sound ridiculous as a recommendation. I also previously commented on the cardiologist and he mentioned that we still dont know why people have heart attacks. We do but their knowledge about the causes remain limited. You could recommend the book on Artherosclerosis by Dr Gregory Sloop from the USA. To me that was a very conservative and useless comment. Obviously on the channel younhave people from different ages and also different health status. I think we know doctors have to be carefull about their comments and recommendations. Your intents are honest but few people bring anything to the discussion. I have been working in the pharma industry for >30 yrs, so i have a different perspective on how to improve your health and it does lean on the US or UK stantards, it is based on research and common sense. That is why i recommended that people should have a blood test, CAC test to better evaluate their chances of heart attacks at the older ages. But it seems that people listen to doctors or recommendations from medical associations which are very very conservative. People should learn to read blood test and CAC tests results so they can challenge the medical institutions but i would not suggest this strategy for your channel. It would be helpful from the cardiologist to be more helpful in providing advices so that people would be adventurous in their training. I really laughed few weeks ago when my Irish biking friend told me that he had a heart attack because it was genetic according thonthe doctor. He was upset because i laughed at his comments. If people think heart issues are genetic, we have a real knowledge problem. In any cases, i like your videos and i know you mean the best outcome for people from nutrition ideas to wrokouts. Thanks for everything.
I am 74. Always have fun never work at exercise. Never. Former pro cyclist psychologist researcher Easy days harder days. Ratio easy days 75% hard 25%. Hard days Ride bike 25 mph for an hour with 2000 feet climbing. Row 5000 meters in 25 minutes. Yoga for 30 minutes. Mediterranean diet. Max HR 178 6’ 3” weigh 176 lbs. hike bike kayak row xc ski pickleball
Got it all into one paragraph!
I could not imagine keeping my heart
Yeah, this was my thought. It's really hard and I never used to bother what my HR was doing. Clearly after a heart attack, Duncan has to listen to the advice.
After listening to the cardiologist in a previous video, I now make sure that my 'easy' rides do stay easy - below 145. I only get above that once a week for deliberately controlled intensity. Apart from heart health, it seems to help me metabolise fat more readily rather than CHO.
Absolutley !!@@alwaysanotheradventure
I've heard jaw/tooth pain from several people as a heart attack indicator
Im under 70 but havent noticed weakness or power loss yet ... i wonder why?
I'd love to try a climbing wall. In the past i havent done this because i have nobody to belay for me. I'll start hunting again for a club 😊
Depends what you call music.
According to Simon he is 65!!
there might be a few of us... (I'm 65)
I'm 64 and play like 24. My wife says I act 4. 🤣🤣
Excellent!
62 and I’m OBSESSED with my Strava times and my finger strength test scores and max pull-up weights!
Can do Ventoux in less than 1:30, and working on a steep 7b+ just on the other side.
Misleading title.
'Attitude and advice from older athletes' is the title. I'm sorry you felt that was misleading - seems spot on to me.
If you mean the 3 words in the thumbnail - that's exactly how the video starts. I can't sum up everything in three words, sorry.
I hope you didn't feel too cheated.
Simon Willis is only 53 years old. He is hardly an old man!
err this Simon Willis is 65 so technically ‘geriatric’ in medical terms. But if you know how I can get back to 53 I'll take it!
Don’t walk into hospitals.
Glad I ran into this video. I’m 55 and have been a mountain runner form more than 30 years and ultras since 2000. Just repeated my first ultra this past weekend. Attitude is everything, and I’m always striving to be smarter and better at everything, not necessarily faster.
Good stuff Albert.