03/08/2023
Recently, several of my (slightly) older clients have asked me about what have become consistent aches and pains. What your body can tolerate and recover from at 35, 45, 55 is very different from what it can manage at 25.
Remember how you used to party 4 days a week, barely have a hangover and still go to work? Can you still do that?
Heavy impact or very taxing exercise will take a bigger toll than it used to. As you get older you will need to modify your regime. Include more recovery time. Put more stretch in. Change the routine.
I am not suggesting not doing the things you enjoy or not exercising, but rather than yet another 10k run, change it to a swim. Rather than boxercise, go to rebounding.
Naturally, I would advocate Pilates, but no other exercise method will concentrate on strength and mobility is the same way. Pilates is great for getting in your stretch whilst still getting a workout, but also helps improve bone density and skeletal stability.
Admitting you are getting older is always a bit depressing, but think of it as another stage of growing up.