Fitness Over Fifty - Documentary
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- čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
- I was recently featured in a short TV documentary showing how fitness is becoming a growth trend for the over fifties. In this documentary my fitness activities are shown alongside others of the well-over 50 age group, showing how the trend for fat-down and fit-up - and keeping supple and stretchy - is growing in this age group. Over 50% of UK adults are over 50, and its excellent that this group is both taking its own fitness more seriously, and being addressed by fitness suppliers with dedicated products too.
This made-for-TV documentary was filmed and broadcast earlier this year, and many thanks to director Alex Blakemore for permission to show on CZcams. - Sport
Of course you can do it. I'm 60 and still strength train as well as when I started at 28 years old. I started crossfit in my 50s. Never too late to start anything.
My lifting workout motivation at 57 is to stay drug free, remain out of the hospital, and to slow down the aging process as much as possible. Plus I just don't feel right through the day if I skip a workout. Like what the late Jack Lalanne said about training. 'It is not a sprint, but a marathon...
Robert Suhrer - Hi Robert, I absolutely agree on your points. As you have seen in my videos, discovering fitness at the age of 50 having been obese up to that point has changed my life forever, and not a day passes where I regret my decision to change my priorities in life. It sounds like you're the same, well done!
I still do 25 mile hikes and gym 4 times a week at 63. Been doing it for 35 years. Never too late to start.
Great very inspiring!
Very inspirational. As I stated in your Facebook posting, I am seriously thinking of going into the fitness game at the age of 60 when I retire from my current job. I just love keeping fit as a hobby and I delivery training at work so I can combine my skills to become a fitness trainer.
Oggie60 do it . You won’t regret it.
Keep the videos coming. Great job.
Thanks for sharing brother. Keep up the great work
Many thanks. It gets tougher as the years go by, but it’s still worth it!
Soon after I turned 50 I bought Olympic handles and some light plates to create adjustable dumbbells. It hurt really badly so I asked for an MRI and learned I have degenerative disk disease. Now I will be seeing a physical therapist to learn how to continue moving forward while protecting what is damaged. I'm about to be 51 and my goal is to push myself even harder into this trend towards increased fitness.
Dale Stiles - Good luck Dale, well done so far and I hope you get the green light from the medics to progress further. Remember to concentrate on what you can do movement-wise, don't dwell on what you can't do - good luck again!
Cardio and callisthenics is a good mix with lots of stretching to keep supple.
I'm 29 now. Started diet, cardio, and lifting when I was 27. Changed my life, I'm strong as hell, big, and much more confident in social situations. I even get some looks from girls quite often. Although I wish I would have started younger, I still feel great.
Now if I could just get my 53yo Dad to get in the gym that would be great!!!
James4wd good job just keep on the exercise routine ,good luck with getting your dad to the gym lol just set a good example he may notice the changes in you and begin to make some changes himself. if not you just continue on.
They are killing it!
Inspiring! Chris is a great role model.
David Harris - Many thanks David, it means a lot.
So cool to watch! Subscribed 👍😁
Awesome! Thank you!
Found this really interesting. I joined the gym just over a year ago at 49 and weighed 15 stone.I remember nearly being sick after my first couple or workouts and I think the trainers were surprised to see me back again but it made me determined to improve.I'm now around 12st 10 at 5ft10 would like to get down to 12 st but finding it very difficult to shift more weight even though I'm pretty strict with calories going in.
54 hitting the grind daily and still in a fighting job for a 2 more years. The biggest issue I face is soreness.
Sleep man I miss real sleep. That’s gone away too as I’ve aged.
I’m reusing to take any enhancement drugs.
On the tough days I still hit it and if I don’t accomplish anything more than stretches or some yoga then I at least did that to get my body going.
Sounds a good approach - keep it up, it's more of a challenge as you get older but that makes the success even better!
I don't know if you drink alcohol, but this will disrupt your sleep around 3am .
Plus Bonus ain’t drank since 83. Quit tobacco at 26.
this was awesome
Great job
Simple rule,listen to what your body says ,be it HIIT or Cardio or weights. Either way,you have to build up over a period of time. Give more time to recover. Remember body is NO longer in the 10s,20s or 30s.
I got consistent at 50 podgy taxi driver ,have stuck to it hoping to run marathon under 4 hrs when 60 yrs ,but focusing on a variety of discipline s to be stronger ,good cardio ,and low impact
Good sir
Im 62. I always lifted some weights mainly for sport. Was a crappy rugby player. Train in my garage. 4 times a week. 80 mins per session. Just squat, deadlift bench and accessories. Pretty simple. Train different 8 week blocks. So volume versus intensity. High rep range then next block 3 reps , 5 sets heavy weight. That works. I test maxes maybe 1 time a year
I just turned 50. There's a funny thing about it. When I was 49 and younger I always felt like I was still in my 20's. When I turned 50 I feel like I'm 50.
start the change ,its surprising how quick you can get into good habits. I'm nowhere near where I want to be so much better than where I was.
I lost 55 pounds at the age of 49; it was important for me to enter my 50s carrying less weight. What no one seems to want to discuss is the loose skin/loss of elasticity which comes with a large amount of weight loss after years of being obese.
fuzzycublb - yes, that is a problem. I found it wasn't too bad over much of the body, but the neck area was worst for me. I'd rather have unsightly loose skin that doesn't have medical repercussions than have obesity level bodyfat which do. I'm sure you feel the same.
mens strength and endurance peaks at 35 not in their twenties like some of these people are suggesting. Men also don't just sexually peak at 19 or 20 but we peak multiple times throughout I lives. The problem is that its usually people in their 20's making these judgement calls.
Great stuff. If you are in reasonable health the benefits of the body beautiful are plentiful. Never too late. Take it slow. Get a mix of cardio, weights and flexibility. Compete with your self at your own pace. Take pics. Brag to your friends
I know I will have to do workouts after 50 to stop my depression and thoughts of suicide.
Did you make it? You’ve had almost a year to start.
Hope you didn't drop a dumbbell on your head
...and don't forget strenght training, powercross, crossfit....many over 50 start running, nothing wrong with that....
but as an added "bonus" to their cardio vascular gains...they get boney and thin and lose muscle mass.....
I'm in better shape than I've ever been in my younger years and I'm 52...OCR runner, crossfitt, powercross ect and I love it..
But most important as stated people need to get off the couch.
I work out three times out of the week and I feel BETTER,THEN when I was younger and one day of tai chi as part of my workout to keeping myself in shape.!!!! (so if I can do it, anyone can)
I have more energy THEN before at 65 years older and I'm not through people, I have MORE.work to DO when it comes to my own fitness and my doctor told ME whatever am doing keep it up , because it's working.!!!! (I had high blood pressure)
I'VE set a goal for myself to get in the "BEST" shape I can before MY 75th birthday and I will make IT and so can you.!!! (drugs free)
lift weights.....stretch, improve your diet by 50 percent. Live a great life. done.
Doing say 1 hr on watt bike vo2 max core wk out ,another hour on watt bike then wash dishes for 8 hrs (job not gymn,it’s not a sport) 55 yrs ,, I’m actually amazed the progress I’ve made , ,
Yes, keeping active has two great benefits - it uses calories and muscles, and while you’re busy you don’t snack through being bored. Well done!
I am *55* calisthenics
Cheers from Bali🌴
Being born in the 60’s, and having watched a man walk on the moon in 69, our generation thought we could do anything. I like to believe the UK was spared the “Rocky Syndrome “ that originated here in the U:S in the 80’s where men literally destroyed and decimated their bodies in pursuit of an unrealistic and unobtainable goal of physical perfection, not realizing the impact to their body when they reached their 50’s. We are paying the price for those mistakes and just want to be healthy 🤕
I cannot train as hard as I used to. I mean I cannot push myself as hard as I used to.
I am 50 . I defy anyone to prove I can't do something.
Grow more hair on your scalp and less in your ears and nose ...!
Double dare .
Hi 🙇 I would like to know your view on Hiit after 30,40,50....I rather recommend low impact workouts; obviously because bones can less endure this kind of impact. It is always good to hear other person's opinion and hope you would shared yours. All the love 💙🙏@kriszaremba
Healthify My Life Hi, thanks for your question. Obviously it depends on the individual and their goals and variabilities, but generic advice from me for those of any age is to do fasted pre-breakfast cardio most days per week. I alternate days between steady state cardio (40 min cross trainer) and HIIT (20 minutes on treadmill in 2 min fast, about 2 min slow cycles, plus some days it's a run. But as I said it really depends on the individual, there isn't an answer that fits everybody.
Luckily being over 50 doesn't last .
I'm 50. Don't tell me what I cant do.
Exactly u keep rockin on old soldier
@@user-sf1id2br7i I'm only 53.
what I see is a guy lifting weights and women attending yoga classes. what I would like to see is men and women lifting weights AND attending yoga classes.
So Amazing lets go 40 - 65 year olds .
over 50 you need hormone replacement therapy to kickstart your fitness
@Nunsuch wow really ! Please can you call my dad and give him a verbal kick in the arse
Why do the Brits still use the arcane "stones" for weight?
toó much cardio kills your muscles, especially after 40...
Jose Victor Navarro too less cardio kills your Harth
Qué dilema. ..Ser o no ser 💙🙏
Healthify My Life - Hi, thanks for your question. Obviously it depends on the individual and their goals and variabilities, but generic advice from me for those of any age is to do fasted pre-breakfast cardio most days per week. I alternate days between steady state cardio (40 min cross trainer) and HIIT (20 minutes on treadmill in 2 min fast, about 2 min slow cycles, plus some days it's a run. But as I said it realty depends on the individual, there isn't an answer that fits everybody.
Chris Zaremba thank you for your comment I think exercise is important I’m up in my 60s I can do 70 lb dead lifts. I run not long distance and I use an exercise bike a liptical machine all at home plus I flip big tires lol it’s not about looking great at my age it’s about keeping strong enough so you don’t fall etc just my thoughts on this .thanks so much for putting this video together very encouraging
The yoga lady looks great for her advanced age but I think Rolling Stone, Ron Wood is calling. He would like his wig back.
I am 18 years old. Which steroid would you recommend to me?
I recommend you stay away from steroids, you should work hard in the gym and eat healthily for most of the time
Who the hell added that horrible music! If you have the sound loud enough to hear the talking your ears get hurt by the horrible sounds!
good film but is this a BBC production ??? budget cuts to the NHS we are paying for a third of the world health care and yes i work for the NHS
Hi D - thanks for the interest. It's not a BBC production, it was made by a student and financed by him for his Media Studies degree.
A 10-minute documentary? Don't think so...