Body Beast Anyone?
I would love to have a Body Beast partner/s for mutual support and encouragement. Anyone out there on SW doing the program?
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JakeShade · 61-69, M
well, as for me, I've never sought a "lean chiseled physique" (from the ads)... I have always had a naturally powerful physique... Viking stock and all that, so maybe I just took that for granted... and I always depended on a very naturally active outdoor lifestyle (work and play) to maintain my fitness. I haven't seen my abs clearly in a while (put down the beer you idiot!) but my thighs are still "thews" and my shoulders still sometimes appear to be able to carry the weight of the world.
I now wish I had developed a more formal exercise routine earlier in life... my 50's and a lot more stress than I realized I could trip over kicked my metabolism out from under me.
I still work (and play) as hard as my condition allows, but I keep forgetting to adjust all that activity to be properly balanced. Chopping a half cord of wood sounds like a good workout, and it is aerobically, but it doesn't work all the muscle groups as consistently as it might. I wonder if I might work with my daughter and her partner to develop an "accidental crossfit" program for those of us who have plenty of hard physical labor available but just need to balance it properly?!
My daughter (at 35) chose to take a much more conscious approach to both nutrition and exercise about 5 years ago and I really applaud her for it. I'm *still* not into being a gym-rat but recognize the value more than ever of getting conscious, well rounded exercise!
What drew you to Body Beast? Are you looking for a "lean chiseled physique"? I know a few women in their 60's that pull that off pretty well and I *do* find it attractive... but my instinct has always been toward a more well rounded lifestyle than those women seem to have (men too of course)?
I now wish I had developed a more formal exercise routine earlier in life... my 50's and a lot more stress than I realized I could trip over kicked my metabolism out from under me.
I still work (and play) as hard as my condition allows, but I keep forgetting to adjust all that activity to be properly balanced. Chopping a half cord of wood sounds like a good workout, and it is aerobically, but it doesn't work all the muscle groups as consistently as it might. I wonder if I might work with my daughter and her partner to develop an "accidental crossfit" program for those of us who have plenty of hard physical labor available but just need to balance it properly?!
My daughter (at 35) chose to take a much more conscious approach to both nutrition and exercise about 5 years ago and I really applaud her for it. I'm *still* not into being a gym-rat but recognize the value more than ever of getting conscious, well rounded exercise!
What drew you to Body Beast? Are you looking for a "lean chiseled physique"? I know a few women in their 60's that pull that off pretty well and I *do* find it attractive... but my instinct has always been toward a more well rounded lifestyle than those women seem to have (men too of course)?