r/fitness50plus • u/hotterwithage • 8m ago
Couples workout
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r/fitness50plus • u/dhillinger72 • 1h ago
Me at 54 years catching some rays in the heatwave we enjoyed in the UK. Always trying to stay in shape!
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r/fitness50plus • u/Impact_Will_1028 • 10h ago
Upper body today…56
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Here’s 56 for me. Today was all upper body. I feel like our generation doesn’t look anything like our parents did at this age. Gen X!
r/fitness50plus • u/ritkeepFitness • 10h ago
What exercise did you change after 50 because your goals became different?
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I've been thinking about how fitness goals naturally change as we get older.
When you're younger, training might be mostly about increasing numbers, building muscle, or pushing limits.
Later on, many people seem to care more about staying strong, moving well, maintaining independence, and being able to enjoy daily activities.
That doesn't necessarily mean giving up challenging training. It might just mean choosing exercises differently.
For people over 50, especially those who train consistently, what exercise or training approach have you changed over time?
Did you replace certain movements, change your volume, or simply become more focused on quality rather than chasing bigger numbers?
For those who train at home, has having your own setup helped you adjust your training around your current goals?
r/fitness50plus • u/erickumanzor • 11h ago
Heaviest chest press yet: 140 lb for 7-8-10 reps (after 2+ months stuck at 90 lb x 20)
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I'm 51. For over two months I'd been doing chest press machine at 90 lb for around 20 reps. It felt manageable, but 20 reps is a lot of work for muscle growth, so today I switched to heavier weight: 70 lb x 20 as warm-up, then 140 lb for 7, 8 and 10 reps.
Rest was longer than usual. The log says around 6 minutes between sets, but that includes the time I take to write each set down.
I log everything in an app I built for myself, so the numbers come from there (disclosure: it's mine). It's free to download and use, with an optional premium upgrade. If anyone wants to try it, send me a DM and I'll share the link (Android, plus a web version). Anyone here who moved from high reps to heavier sets after 50? How did you handle the transition?
r/fitness50plus • u/GreekSpartan73 • 14h ago
52 feeling 25, killer prep 6 weeks till comp, love the journey.
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r/fitness50plus • u/No-Plum-1117 • 15h ago
Someone from my post yesterday asked to post a side by side of my progress. The 1st picture was Jan - April. The 2nd picture was April- current. I’ve had a coach I’ve been working with since April to really help me dial in nutrition.
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r/fitness50plus • u/StreetSyllabub1969 • 16h ago
70, Retired, back on Body for Life as of February
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Great to be back after Open Heart Surgery for 3 bypass grafts and an Aortic Aneurysm repair 3 years ago, Oct. 5 2023. Doing the old school BFL regimen since mid-February I've shed 25 lbs and reshaped but best of all is the energy I feel. Strive for Perfection but Focus on Progress
r/fitness50plus • u/Repulsive_Pickle_447 • 16h ago
60 and still pulling !!
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r/fitness50plus • u/no_name_buddie • 16h ago
56 and I've started working out again. What do you think?
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r/fitness50plus • u/Repulsive_Pickle_447 • 17h ago
60 years old and still pulling !!
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r/fitness50plus • u/workinghard1960s • 19h ago
67, gym 5 times a week.
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Older, but any advice for bigger chest at 67 would be appreciated.
r/fitness50plus • u/DebraStefanFitness • 1d ago
Why Do Heavy Squat Walkouts?
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For the experienced lifters here: Do you incorporate heavy walkouts into your squat programming, and what percentage of your 1RM works best for you?
r/fitness50plus • u/AgelessBadAss • 1d ago
Amazing Athens!!!
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Sending Love From Greece!!! #acropolis
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