Love the efficiency of this. I already do the first three. Can't jump rope though bc of artificial hip and knee. Thinking maybe stair step ups instead of jump rope?
Leslie, you are one of my great heroes for pushing through! Stair step ups are great for cardio. I started skipping for my bones, when I was given the news on my osteoporosis in my 50s. I was so rusty when I started — I hadn’t skipped since primary school. It’s been 8 years now and I’d love to say to my 10 year old me “get this for 64!” 😂
Wowsers...a lot of helpful info in there Brodee. Thank you. My challenge would be skipping. Today is strength training day with aerobic elements infused. Power squats by squatting down and jumping up arms stretched as much as I can to get height. There's more but I can't remember...I rely on my EP and Physio for that :) After 3 years of 'lifting' (and never having set foot in a gym before) I now look forward to the challenge. At first I certainly did not. But...consistency is key so I turn up each week for me and am now stronger than I have ever been in my life at 57. Dead lifting my body weight next week is the goal. Thank you for the reminder and guidance to get into moving for our body differently than we have before. Because...we're just getting started! Anita xx
Always love your perspective Anita! You’re all over it.
Isn’t it amazing when you stop — often in the middle of a set where you’ve just blasted that bad boy— and you realise hey, I’ve never been this strong in my life. I’m still setting PBs at 64. I’m not aiming to do that, and it may not last, but it’s always a quiet wow moment.
And skipping: maybe give it another go? I started in my mid-50s and you progress more quickly than you think you may… there is nothing like it for bones.
Brodee, this is FANTASTIC! I’ve started doing the weights and machines at my gym (rather than just Zumba) now that my two teenaged boys have joined me. But I’m still unsure of the best workout routine for me, particularly to reverse my osteoporosis, so I’m really looking forward to next week’s post! This week’s is SO helpful for the days when I just want to get a 10-20 minute strength workout in at home.
Like you were, I’m not a fan of push-ups, but I can do them on the wall to start and then progress to the floor.
This is so good Serena. All of it. But trading Zumba for weights room with your sons just makes me feel 🥰🥰.
The weights training post is the one I’ve been most excited about too! The weights room is where my transformation really started, right down to my bones. As you know. Can’t wait to share it.
And do let me know about how you’re going with pushups. I did THREE on my toes today… then collapsed face first on the floor laughing. 😂
Thanks Brodee! I have a good feeling about the weights too. I still love Zumba, but I can do both! I’m trying to picture you doing push-ups on your toes and falling on your face. I hope I get there too. Ha!
Love this ! So easy to incorporate to any day , along with a regular routine like walking , pickleball or tennis! And during a Canadian cold winter, so easy to do indoors! No excuses ladies , let’s go.
I find an added benefit of any cardio is the “ glow” ( aka hot red face ) …. Lol. It’s as good as a mini facial …
Total anti aging all-in-one.
Thanks for the reminder Brodee, love this…. ❤️
I want to quote my Mum here …
“ when you look good, you feel good and when you feel good , you Do good”
Let’s all go out, exercise and “ do” good in the world ❤️❤️❤️👍
This is amazing! Thank you Brodee! I'm 54 and run nearly 3 miles a day. But on the days I don't run, I use my rowing machine for 25 minutes, the stair stepper for a count of 100 and do 50-60 sit ups. I want to keep my bones and muscles strong during menopause as my mom suffered a bit from osteoporosis. Not sure about using the jump rope, though, baby steps. :)
That’s great stuff there, Rachel! My mum had osteoporosis too, so I should have seen mine coming. It took a broken bone to find out! You might be surprised about skipping. I do think it played a part in getting me out of the Big O danger zone ◡̈. But running will do it too. That foot hitting hard ground, however you do it, does wonders.
It’s a bit like “treat your bones mean to keep them keen”.
How does the power row work? Holding my arms straight out in front of me like a mummy? The row would be easy as the tension in the band is from the floor to my hands, not my hands to my ribs. Help?
Love the efficiency of this. I already do the first three. Can't jump rope though bc of artificial hip and knee. Thinking maybe stair step ups instead of jump rope?
Leslie, you are one of my great heroes for pushing through! Stair step ups are great for cardio. I started skipping for my bones, when I was given the news on my osteoporosis in my 50s. I was so rusty when I started — I hadn’t skipped since primary school. It’s been 8 years now and I’d love to say to my 10 year old me “get this for 64!” 😂
Wowsers...a lot of helpful info in there Brodee. Thank you. My challenge would be skipping. Today is strength training day with aerobic elements infused. Power squats by squatting down and jumping up arms stretched as much as I can to get height. There's more but I can't remember...I rely on my EP and Physio for that :) After 3 years of 'lifting' (and never having set foot in a gym before) I now look forward to the challenge. At first I certainly did not. But...consistency is key so I turn up each week for me and am now stronger than I have ever been in my life at 57. Dead lifting my body weight next week is the goal. Thank you for the reminder and guidance to get into moving for our body differently than we have before. Because...we're just getting started! Anita xx
Always love your perspective Anita! You’re all over it.
Isn’t it amazing when you stop — often in the middle of a set where you’ve just blasted that bad boy— and you realise hey, I’ve never been this strong in my life. I’m still setting PBs at 64. I’m not aiming to do that, and it may not last, but it’s always a quiet wow moment.
And skipping: maybe give it another go? I started in my mid-50s and you progress more quickly than you think you may… there is nothing like it for bones.
I knew what I wanted: Ten minutes—absolute max, no fancy equipment, good for bones, and everything women 50+ need…… and he says pushups.
I'll talk to him.
Brodee, this is FANTASTIC! I’ve started doing the weights and machines at my gym (rather than just Zumba) now that my two teenaged boys have joined me. But I’m still unsure of the best workout routine for me, particularly to reverse my osteoporosis, so I’m really looking forward to next week’s post! This week’s is SO helpful for the days when I just want to get a 10-20 minute strength workout in at home.
Like you were, I’m not a fan of push-ups, but I can do them on the wall to start and then progress to the floor.
I’ll keep you posted about how this goes!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
This is so good Serena. All of it. But trading Zumba for weights room with your sons just makes me feel 🥰🥰.
The weights training post is the one I’ve been most excited about too! The weights room is where my transformation really started, right down to my bones. As you know. Can’t wait to share it.
And do let me know about how you’re going with pushups. I did THREE on my toes today… then collapsed face first on the floor laughing. 😂
Thanks Brodee! I have a good feeling about the weights too. I still love Zumba, but I can do both! I’m trying to picture you doing push-ups on your toes and falling on your face. I hope I get there too. Ha!
Definitely not pretty, But it was pretty funny!
I’m sure it was! 😆
Love this ! So easy to incorporate to any day , along with a regular routine like walking , pickleball or tennis! And during a Canadian cold winter, so easy to do indoors! No excuses ladies , let’s go.
I find an added benefit of any cardio is the “ glow” ( aka hot red face ) …. Lol. It’s as good as a mini facial …
Total anti aging all-in-one.
Thanks for the reminder Brodee, love this…. ❤️
I want to quote my Mum here …
“ when you look good, you feel good and when you feel good , you Do good”
Let’s all go out, exercise and “ do” good in the world ❤️❤️❤️👍
This is amazing! Thank you Brodee! I'm 54 and run nearly 3 miles a day. But on the days I don't run, I use my rowing machine for 25 minutes, the stair stepper for a count of 100 and do 50-60 sit ups. I want to keep my bones and muscles strong during menopause as my mom suffered a bit from osteoporosis. Not sure about using the jump rope, though, baby steps. :)
That’s great stuff there, Rachel! My mum had osteoporosis too, so I should have seen mine coming. It took a broken bone to find out! You might be surprised about skipping. I do think it played a part in getting me out of the Big O danger zone ◡̈. But running will do it too. That foot hitting hard ground, however you do it, does wonders.
It’s a bit like “treat your bones mean to keep them keen”.
Keep keep going — amazing!
I can never figure out this “form” thing. I never feel it like you’re supposed to. Different muscles end up doing the work.
Kinda resigned to dying early.
Nooo Michelle! 😂
Just keep moving is key! If it helps I’ll be posting videos. It’s always a lot easier to understand if you see something than read about it. ◡̈
Wonderful! I am going to start asap. I found I have needed to start daily hip opener stretches as well.
Love it, Amy! That’s my area for improvement as well.
This is great. I will share this with my wife.
Thanks Bob! 💛 Hope she loves it. You should do it too! ;-)
I'm a carer and can't get out to a gym regularly, but I'm starting on these right now in my own exercise room. What can I used instead of a bench?
How does the power row work? Holding my arms straight out in front of me like a mummy? The row would be easy as the tension in the band is from the floor to my hands, not my hands to my ribs. Help?
Hi Crispin, ha, sure! Here to help! Are you standing, back straight or tabletop? Or sitting on the edge of a chair with feet raised in front of you.
Also, I’m just making a video.