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Wednesday, January 19. 2022

Exercise follow-up

We have been skimpy about fresh workout posts because I think we have said it all. I  think many of our readers have taken it to heart, at various levels of intensity. We think 5-6 hrs/week is good. Will re-post old ones sometimes, and anything new that comes up.


I stand by our Maggie's Fitness for Life program of a combination of HIIT Cardio, heavy weights, and calisthenics. Approx. 1/3 each. Weights only with proper training. Plus appropriate nutrition to meet fitness goals. 


Plus recreational things like walking, hiking, sports, etc.  Those are the rewards of the program.


Yes, Deadlifts are the best single exercise to maintain vigor.



Posted by Bird Dog in Physical Fitness at 16:13 | Comments (2) | Trackbacks (0)

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You should be doing about 3 hours a week of "zone two" training. See https://peterattiamd.com/inigosanmillan/
#1 William O. B'Livion on 2022-01-19 18:28 (Reply)
I listened to a chunk of the broadcast, not the whole thing yet. Interesting stuff. Not sure how much of it applies to other than high-level athletes, but that could be explained in the parts I haven't heard.

For an opposing view: Why you should not be running. Makes the case, yet again, on the importance of developing strength, rather than emphasizing endurance.
#1.1 RJP on 2022-01-21 18:32 (Reply)

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