How Often Should A 60 YEAR OLD Man Workout? - Build Muscle Lose Fat!
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- Whether you worked out in the past, haven’t worked out at all, or are working out consistently…the question of how often you should workout runs through your head. You may ask that question the older you get…and the answer is easier than you may think, but it is a loaded question making it harder to explain.
I have broken the answer down into 4 main things to think about. When you go through these 4 topics, that will help you get your answer for how often you should workout as a man over the age of 60. We are mainly talking about doing things that are designed to build muscle, not necessarily doing cardio.
Here are the 4 main topics for how often should a 60 year old man workout:
Topic #1: YOU CAN STILL WORKOUT OFTEN AFTER 60
Topic #2: BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, OR ADVANCED?
Topic #3: INJURIES AND RECOVERY
Topic #4: THERE IS NO SET ANSWER
Figure out what works best for you and listen to your body. If you need a break, take a break…otherwise workout as often as your body lets you.
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67 years, full body 2 to 3 times x weeks! It depends how beat up after the workout I’m, usually 24/48 hrs to recover. I’m still working full time as anesthesiologist and on call every 3th day! My main objective is to fight sarcopenia( muscle lost ) and keep in shape!
Same here. Keeping or growing muscles into older age delays the shrinkage as I age. I did drop 1cm.
66.5 here. I started 5 weeks ago working out with a trainer twice a week. Silversneakers 3X per week using 15lb hand wts.
I had not worked out since 2011. It just fell into to place. My body is responding beyond belief. Fear not about age and give your body strength and shape of younger person.
This guy is spot on.
Power to you I’ll be68 in a month I work night it’s tough for me to get a routine going
72 yrs old. In the gym 7 days a week. I do a body part a day..( Mon Chest, Tues back etc). Love every day of it. Fittest I’ve ever been. Exercise and sensible eating=fountain of youth.
No TRT? Seems 100mg every 10 days did the trick.
73 I do weights twice a week yoga twice a week. Cardio once a week and some type of sport once a week. I found that as I aged the yoga was a big help in keeping me fit. I was given my first set of weights when I was 12 and been using them for the last sixty years.
I'm 69 and work out 6 days a week p/p/l twice a week. One heavy with reps 6-8. One lighter reps 10-12. Chest, shoulders, triceps. Back,biceps,traps and legs. Around 24 total sets each workout. Legs about 20 total sets.
63 here…..workout 5 days a week….2-3 hours a day….in the best shape of my entire life. Individuals at the gym ask how old I am….once I tell them they can’t believe it….I’ve been told that my body is in better shape than a lot of 20-30-40 year olds!
62 - legs / pull / push 2 days off, repeat. I do 4 sets per exercise and 5 to 7 exercises per session.
Used to take 60 seconds between sets until my late 30's and have gradually increased that to 4 minutes between sets, seems to allow me to get max reps per set.
Bought a functional trainer 7 months ago and that has been amazing for flys, rows, 1-arm pull downs and arms. The functional trainer also really reduced joint pain while lifting and has been great for shoulder range of motion.
I tend to go heavy to failure with 12 reps or less, up the weight when I hit 15 reps. High reps for me means joint pain ends set, not muscle failure, that's why I'm still doing higher weights.
Delayed onset muscle soreness kicks in about 24 - 36 hours after a workout and subsides the day before the next workout for that muscle group.
Used to do a lot of cardio but now have cut that to 40-minute brisk walks, lifting is my primary exercise now.
I'm 70 and I work out 6 days a week and it's not at all complicated...never touched a banned substance, just eat right and give it your very very best...and yes I'm also a certified qualified experienced personal trainer
57 and still in the gym 5 times a week with a total body scedule. Its not complicated. Listen to your body and find out what works for yourselfs
I work out daily at 65,weights every day,push ups,squats,leg presses at 550 lbs,for 6 sets of 50,leg raises at 120 lbs,6 sets of 15,150 push ups,and average 6000 steps daily.never sore or tired after work outs.weight is down,blood pressure is down.i have many physical injuries,3 bad discs,bad shoulders ,bad knees .if i can do it anyone can.dont make excuses,start easy and progress.
I'm 60, have a physically demanding job, and hit the gym three times a week. Age is just a number on a piece of paper
Am 50; do cardio 4x, yoga 1x & weights 2x per wk. Occasionally MTB. Eat right & sleep well. Easy right - luv it
Hello Mark I’m 64 in a couple of weeks i had a gastric sleeve as I was clinically obese I lost over 200 pounds and because of your excellent videos I’m now in the best shape of my life I’ve got no lose skin on my back answer legs iv lost 32 inches of my waist and doing crunches and side twist iv got the signs of a 6 pack and shape on my arms and shoulders and chest I’m in the gym 5 times a week so thank you from the UK.
I don't why this channel doesn't encourage more cardio for men over 60. Cardiovascular disease is the *#1* killer of men...hands down. And if you look at the rising weight gain, poor nutrition & lack of excercise for the typical middle-aged male, it's no wonder older men are headed for disaster. Cardiologists have never been busier!
I understand strength training is important in preventing sarcopenia - and it should be included in an excercise program for older men - but it doesn't due much for cardiovascular health.
I'm 62 & "excercise" everyday. MWF are full-bodied weight lifting workouts at a local gym. I generally go light to moderate weight & have to be careful because of post-traumatic OA & tendinitis in some joints. TThSa are cardio days on the spin bike at the gym (I alter between long (50 min +) endurance rides or HIIT workouts). Sunday is my special run day on a nice, soft dirt trail at an open space park. A couple of easy "warmup" miles then it's some HIIT with long intervals.
There's a plethora of studies in the scientific literature that show the benefits of cardio exercise on significantly reducing heart disease risk, cancer risk, diabetes risk & so on. Even a brisk walk of only 30 mins a day getting the heart rate up has tremendous health benefits.
Most men over 60 just have to get moving & start changing their lifestyle.They've been sedentary & not excercising very much for years, if not decades. Many have already had CV disease & are on barrowed time. I've known middle-aged guys over the years at my gym who just lifted & did little to no cardio. Several of these guys I knew succumbed to a heart attack or stroke. Fortunately, most were saved & became patients of the cardiac rehab unit. But they all realized that they were neglecting cardio for the sake of just lifting & getting big. They had no idea of what awaited them.
At the end of the day: Cardio is *King* for older men.
From what I've seen, one of the biggest issues with working out at high frequencies or weights in that age range is tendonitis. It takes forever to heal, even in your 40s and 50s.
I’m 69, work full time plus, and work out with resistance at least four days per week plus cardio (rowing, fight camp, rucking) three days per week. On some resistance days it’s circuit training with high intensity so also contributing to cardio fitness. I also am on prescribed TRT and HGH.
Staying in shape is like buying the best priced house, Location Location Location! Instead its Consistent Consistent Consistent! It brings you the best shaped body and health!
I just turned 66 just over a month ago...I've been working out 5 days per week for years. M-F...Chest, Shoulders, Back, Arms, Legs & Abs...3 times, M-W-F, I do cardio in the AM.
Me too, I’m 56 do same thing, just gets harder seems as I get older
Work two jobs and still make time to go to gym
You’re a machine, brother. Good on ya! 💪💪💪
@@francissteger1636LOL 😂, are you serious ???? I'm almost 64 5'10 170 and lift 5 days a week and do abs almost everyday. I even worked heavy construction my whole career. Is just as easy today as it was years ago. Maybe you're still working, when you retire it will be easy.
At 60 i do the same, no different than 20, 30, 40….
I am 67 and do 3 workouts per week. I started just 2 months ago and do Squats, Deadlifts, Benchpress and Lat pulls. Takes me 30 minutes. 2 months from now I will move to a split program
I start workout now 73 years old. I have been running on the street since young
I'm 61 too. I like four days of lifting, with a day of cardio walking on the other days. I work out hard. I hit my arms first two times a week for more growth there. I pump them to 18 at 5' 9". I have elite strength on almost every lift I do. Lifetime natural.
Simples, you workout according to how your body feels, listen to your body, it will tell you. I am 68, work out six days per week since my teens, chest & legs/back & shoulders, arms & abs as I feel. Mix it up, sometimes I do 8x3 sometimes 12 x3 sometimes 6x4 sometimes 8x4 etc. I never do the same exercises on two consecutive workouts for each muscle group, do different exercises combining compound and isolation exercises each session and allow each muscle group to rest. People speak about joint pain & tendinitis, IMHO most of these problems are attributed to poor form and ego lifting. Stress your muscles but keep good form, my go to method of checking that I am not ego lifting is to say to myself “if you cannot stop and hold the weight static anywhere on the eccentric you are lifting too heavy and losing form.
I never do dedicated cardio instead I incorporate cardio into my weight workouts, if I am working back I may do some running on the spot or knee raises(for example) in between sets or some isometric exercises like wall sits, that way my chest is recovering but I am not sitting or standing still.
Stay strong, stay flexible, stay motivated, stay young.
I got 60, I train at home 5 times by week. For now, I feel great.
I’m 63, I workout twice a day. I lift weights in the morning, different muscles, and in the evening IT’s cardio, a boxing circuit.
Are U working out 14 times per week?
@@ronbernardi Yes. Sometimes I miss the evening workout because of family commitments.
@@LBSkyShark and you regret missing out but accept it. I'm the same. I do try to miss as few as possible too. But family does come First most of the time.
@@ronbernardi Exactly! When I miss one, my wife has to talk to me and talk me off the cliff. I usually calm down.
@@LBSkyShark you aren't Robinson Crusoe. I'm the same.
Love your videos for us older fitness people. What do you prefer for fitness. Weights or calisthenics? Keep the good videos up
Its going to be different for each individual .
Everyone has a different level of durability .
at 65 was still benching 180 lb. three sets of 12 reps, good shape up to my early 70' s now at mid 70's is where it gets hard at 75 years and after a fractured spine recovery, it is getting hard. Between my spine injury and shoulder injury just starting back up, having trouble doing 12 reps of 80 lb plus bar for bench presses and down to 90 plus bar for dead lifts and squats, 30 lb. for curls, and 100 lbs for pull downs. Making me feel like giving up, have to push my self hard to hit the weights. Seems to be a big difference from 70years to 75 years of age. Keep seeing these videos about over 45 and 50, that is a joke to me as even at 65 had no problem. Now I am getting way to big around the waist, and very little strength, and at a loss what to do.
I’m turning 60 this year
First thing out of bed, 12-20 ounces of water, 10-15 push-up's (or more), another 10-15 within the next 10 minutes.. 100 push-up's/day.. squats (full) with 35 lb. kettlebell, 10x's, 2-4x's/day. Working up to incorporating burpees/mountain-climber's.. anything in 5-10 range (to start), 50/day would be fantastic. This is a great start - just commit to every day! Most important: Just Start! This can be done - Every Day! It's not like you're hammering a single body part, and then need several days to recover (been there). BTW - I'm 69, well, 69 1/2! Love and Appreciate Ya', Mark! Keep Up the Great Work!
Try PRP injection for your golfers and tennis elbow. I am 73 and had them and they certainly sped up healing to 3 months.
If you're over 60, you MUST take a Cardiac Calcium Score test. It's a quick, convenient and noninvasive way of evaluating the amount of calcified (hard) plaque in your heart vessels. Normal Score should be Zero. Mine was 1807. One week later Triple Bypass on 12.08.23. The test is less then 500.00 and takes about 10min... see your doctor. I was short of breath when mowing the lawn... thought I was out of shape... glad I did'nt jump on the treadmill ... LOL
At 62, I find it difficult to workout more than 3 times per week plus my job. My job involves lifting cases at 40 to 60 pounds. So I get a workout at my job.
You are in outstanding shape for 60 headed to 61. Very impressive physique. I'm 55, so you give me hope for the future. lol...I'm working out every day bro, don't get me wrong, I'm not as developed as you are but I exercise every day, not the same exercise but I have to exercise every day.
What I really enjoy is hiking, I do 4 miles every day at 5 a.m.. I love walking outdoors even when it's cold. I also lift, I do pullups, bench presses, leg lifts and I use a machine called an AbCoaster. I work out every day but I do abs one day and the rest on the following day. I do every exercise slowly and I'm more concerned about form and proper movement. When I was young it was all about heavy weight and how many times I could lift it. Makes no damn sense now. Not at 55. I'm actually stronger at 55 than I was at 25 and I use lighter weight.
He is on a lot of drugs.
Think so?
I was a competitive bodybuilder in my 20s I trained 4 days aweek. Prior to that I would train 6 days week. I found less is more. I'm 60 now and train 2 days aweek and I have great results and time for my body to rest. I also own a painting business and work hard days so the 2 days works well. If I were retired maybe I might add one more day but in all my years of training I found you don't need 5-6 days aweek to get results. Less is more. And after all the years of training I don't want to live my life around the gym anymore I have more things to enjoy.
Not even in 30s and I tweaked a muscle in midback from deadlifting and it’s been 3 weeks now and recovery is slower than when I was a teen 🤦🏾♂️. Things happen but do seek guidance people
Intensity, recovery & hypertrophy requires testosterone. If your testosterone is very low & can't be increased very much (eg: haematocrit problems) then it's a huge problem.
I believe low testosterone also affects healing - I don't need surgery but I've had a rotator cuff/shoulder/tennis elbow problem for over 12 months. Getting old really sucks!
I am 68 and will need to take the time to lift 3x per week and do some cardio the other two days...Gotta discipline myself until this becomes a Habit for me...Guess i just need to work different body groups in a sequence.
Well,
Punch, kick, knee da bag n run twice a week on da same day, next day weights n next day weights separate parts
In my 50’s and weight training 5 days a week. I still use free weights, but probably use machines 80% of the time.
I did this naturally - started off with lower weights but lots of more repetitions - if I did a exercise ito limit - I felt the soreness - and ease off that exercise for a few awhile - now moving to rep cycles less times a week - but feels natural - as body was ready - and I was get a virtuous cycle all the time - looking better - standing straighter - So I think is like eating , drinking water , sleep - listen to your body - and obviously if you have the means - a good trainer would help . Also - want to work on cardio - Strength training has improved my cardio (big muscle groups- make you puff ) and flexibility - have a great diet - my aim mainly functional strength and some extra as reserve going forward - as you don't have the invincibility of youth - Happy to be less buff - if can get my muscles really strong - as more in line with life I want to lead - travelling on the road months at a time - lots of hiking - staying put is great - as control food - access to strength tools - but that's not living my life fully - being happy , doing stuff you love is important too - plus need to be in my country for 6 months a year when I retire to collect govt pension - so time to see to any loss on road ( probably diet foremost as eat a lot of fermented food I make - and hard bot to eat a lot of carbs on road - and not first choice carbs ) - With my training haven't weight myself as - better tool I find is waist measurement - lost an inch or two - just need to lose 5 more or 7 for a different build ( lean athletic )
Excerise can be addicting - as stated here find some else for inbetween days Cardio , sport , HIIT etc
I try to work out 3 to 5 times per week. At 62 do not want to get hurt so now if I can't do 12 reps I lower the weight.
I'm 61 and work out 5 days a week...Monday Off Tuesday Cardio Wednesday Weights Thursday Cardio Friday Off Saturday Weights Sunday Cardio! Seems to work for me!
I know I can workout regularly after 60
It just that the motivation to do so isn't what it used to be.
I’m nearly 60 I do weights only twice a week for 20/30 mons the other five days I do five mins of core exercises a couple of dead hangs total 1/2 mins and intermittent fasting not much carbs or snacking I have my six pack better than ever .
Good lord, get to the answer!! Why the stall???
Damn just saw this title I turned
60 today figured I better see this before I screw my body up over doing things
Talk, talk, talk, get to it.
Working out five days a week is a really bad idea. Recovery is more important for older folks. It's the recovery phase that muscles grow. No recovery, no growth. PERIOD! The average muscle takes at least 48 hours to recover for younger people. 72 hours is best.
Where do you get the fit after fifty
Talk about the TRT...OR ANY OTHER PEDS YOU USE
At 70 I have a whole lotta time to work out because I DON'T HAVE A JOB.
Start out slow and consistent
Yeah but my Afib plays up. Today I had pulse 180 for 30 minutes. Shits me. I'm strong and fit but my heart plays up.
Now you just wait ✋🏻 a minute George Bush! 😶
You can work a lot more if you’re on HRT like the host of this video!!! OMG False advertising!!!
Actually "the answer is short, and pithy, and easy to explain". It depends if the 60 year old is on TRT. like you, or not.
He is using some type of body boosting method.
@@StanKelly-eg5cf 💉
Wow George Bush is so buffed now
Is it okay to do moderate workouts while recovering from the flue?
Whatever you can reasonably handle.
What is a good protein powder to take for 60 year old man? I eat clean but can’t eat that much meat to get protein.😎
Garden Life Vegan Protein is good and affordable. ( Walmart,Target)
When I bench, my pain point is my wrists. What can I do about that?
Switch up to cable crossover for a while and give your wrists a break.
george bush is looking good these days.
Everyone is different so there is no definitive answer to that loaded question.
Ask 25 people of any specific age group how often they work out and what their workout consists of and you will get 25 different answers.
George W. Bush if he worked out!
Is this guy still on running on team ballsack or HRT? Looks great either way (not judging) but even more impressive if natty.
I’m 63 and workout 4-5 days a week. I listen to my body more closely now to mental and physical aches and pains. Each session is 30 minutes of light dumbbells circuit style with multiple reps and 30 minutes of cycling or elliptical. In addition I stay busy with a lot of yard work on a 2 acre wooded lot throughout the week.
This year I have Reduced the daily added sugars to 30 grams a day. After 25 years on BP medication. My blood pressure RX has been recently reduced from 20 mg to 5 mg a day.
At 61, I train HIT. low sets and to failure for 6 sets large body parts, Chest, legs and just 2 for smaller..i.e arms, triceps.
I think adequate recouperation is more important as we get older. I have found that 72-96 hours rest on a muscle group is my sweet spot to get the most out of my workouts but I usually go 48-72 which is still good. I've noticed that when I do take a longer breaks I can really push hard and I'm either able to push more weight or squeeze out a few more reps in my workouts. I also alternate what body part I do first. For instance for chest and triceps, I'll alternate which group I do first and really push that group extra hard. There's not a "one size fits all" to the question. I comes down to getting in tune with your body and listening to it.
Yes, I stopped and started video ... 61yrs old, 5 days p/wk, 2 cardio, 1 HIIT, 3 full body workout. Everyone is different.
Dont think your muscles will show if your diet is not perfect. Yes, i said perfect. At 60 you already have belly fat. You must watch what goes in your mouth.
Hello, do any of you guys workout and have hiatus hernia? I wonder how you've modified your weight training? I'd love to know. Best wishes 🙏
58 and working out as often as I can. When I’m not in the gym, I’m golfing.
Still working shifts at a refinery with kids younger than mine.
Just tell yourself you can do it, and go do it !!!
What type bands do you use? Id like to get a set...God Bless you 🙏
I try to work each muscle twice a week at a minimum. I need to get some cardio in though.
I'm not yet in this age category, but I still find it inspiring. I have been doing bodybuilding for 13 years. I became chronically ill at the age of 30 and stopped training. I am now almost 49 and have been working out for 4 to 5 years now. First back to the gym and now completely at home workouts for a year. Due to medication, my recovery is very slow and everything hurts for a long time. So I apply approximately the same techniques that you also recommend to the elderly. My recovery continues to be poor, but I keep going. Without workouts it will always be worse, in my opinion. You make great videos, keep it up!
I'm 72 I workout 4to5 days a week, I keep pushing harder as much as possible. Squats and deadlifts are slowly progressing. But working out is a marathon not a sprint.😊
69 6 days a week
You are so right, l will be 79 in a couple of weeks and l workout 6 days a week doing medium to heavy one day and light one day it seems to work well for me, it all makes sense sense what works for you use it. Keep up the great work and advices.
You're on gear..your advice is meaningless
I am 71 and I have been working out for 12 yrs now . Due to needing knee replacment I only work out twice per week now . No lower body but next yr I'll go back to full body 3 times per week .