Why Strength Is KEY for a Long, Healthy Life

[@AnthonyFilardi]

I’m 63 ,been lifting weights & Martial Arts since 17.It’s amazing how many people my age are broken down & are are on 10 different prescription drugs.

[@RespireOfficial]

Yes, safety is essential especially as you get older.

[@hunterlogan2913]

Exactly! me too @ 68. Great combo. I race sports cars as well Most at or near my age are "pathetic" and think I'm craZy, and well Yes while being so much more engaged in multiple areas as compared to them. Many are one fall away from turning into an 85 yr if not worse

[@braddoyle246]

Ditto bud, 64, karate since 14, military for 42 years, gym WT 2-3 times/ week, now a volunteer firefighter; other people often confused about my age compared to others who don’t have a good physical regimen. This dude’s video is absolutely on point

[@jeffreybaier5312]

Started Taekwondo 1974, learned under Master who learned under General Choi. Just turned 70 and it really did make a difference. People think I'm 50. I'm blessed with excellent health no issues.

[@PaulaDTozer]

I just turned 64. I achieved a BB in Taekwondo at 42. It was one of the most significant achievements of my life. I don’t train in martial arts now, but I work out hard and don’t back down. Resistance and endurance training (cycling) keeps me speedy and strong. Like you, I look around me and the crowd is definitely and rapidly thinning out. It’s a concern. I just began a page called SIXTY Strong to try and form a community of like minded, athletic humans who are focused on optimizing muscle mass, balance, flexibility, and endurance. It’s so sad that people defeat themselves as they age.Everyone should lift weights and lift heavy (for your body weight). As a 120 lb woman, in addition to other exercises, I can lift the stack (410 lbs) on the seated leg press, have progressed to workout with 30 lb dumbbells, and can do tricep-push downs with up to 120 lbs. That’s my body weight. I don’t always max it out, but alternate between high weight and lower reps with lower weight and higher reps, but the heavier weights make me feel BADASS. Stay fierce.

[@jimcasey1975]

I’ve lifted weights all of my life. I was a bodybuilder,power lifter,a U.S. Marine Infantryman and a marathon runner. At the age of 62 I’ve discovered the challenges and benefits of high rep Bodyweight ( specifically burpees) training. I still occasionally do kettlebell work but I can truly challenge myself with bodyweight training. To my 60+ brothers who still train, my compliments to you all!!!

[@AnanseSavage]

Is calisthenics bad or something ? As I've gotten older, I've focused more on calisthenics and I look better. With weights, I looked to heavy, really can't explain but since I've focused more on calisthenics I also feel more energetic.

[@Enmanuel_V6]

@@AnanseSavagehey bro. Have you combined both of them before?

[@videosuchen]

I'm 75, Lifting weights since my youth. I ride a racing bike and do gymnastics, volleyball and many other sports. In my eyes, consistency and versatility are important.

[@RespireOfficial]

Totally agree!

[@MarkMiller-i8q]

@@RespireOfficial I can relate. I'm 75 as well. Started lifting weights at age 14. Competed in Olympic lifting from 1966-1973. Continued lifting weights to this day as well as cycling (vintage road bikes) 3-4 days/week. Life is good, thanks to these disciplines and other things. I always wonder how long my health will endure to keep doing these things. The lifespan of the average American man is just under 77 years.

[@Kitiwake]

Racing bike at speed? Deadly.

[@timsparrey7209]

WOW!!!! Sir's I will be 66 11/30... 9/27 will be 40 yrs sober .... I was 240 lbs. Size 48 waist smoking, drinking and drugging quit everything cold turkey! Now 175 lbs. Size 32 waist ... LEGENDARY EACH ONE OF YOU ARE!!! OMGOSH!! WOW!!! STAY STRONG 💪 STAY HARD ❤️ 💪 🙏 💙 LOVE IT!!! ❤️

[@paulyricca3881]

👴🏻🥃 DID U SEE THE PILLARS OF HERCULES IN 789 AD

[@sponge6520]

I am a 75 years old male. Been weight lifting for 35 years. Wish i started earlier. I currently lift 5 days a week, 2 of those days i train with 20 and 30 year olds. The trainer uses me as inducement for these younger guys to push it. Most people upon meeting me believe i am 20 years younger. My recent Bloodwork showed numbers that a 30 year old would be proud of. I still surf, hike, bike, etc. Don't stop using that body.

[@joeyken7791]

I was an overweight drunk. Last year August I began lifting weights, doing Karate and playing golf of course I fixed my nutrition and cut out alcohol. I now have a lean body mass with tone 6 pack abs 😊 I have never felt this happy and confident 😊

[@biglongun]

That’s extremely quick to go from fat to 6 pack. Good work

[@pontusschroder8361]

Good for you!

[@1dotele]

Congratulations what age group are you in?

[@zorrozorro8886]

Congratulations from the bottom of my heart 👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@bdflatlander]

I am 71 years old and have been regularly lifting weights since my early 30’s. I agree with Dr. Attia about the benefits of weight lifting. I have had people tell me on occasion that I look like I’m 15 years younger than my actual age because of my physique (not real muscular but very toned for a man my age). I will continue to regularly lift weights as long as I am physically able to. I alternate weight lifting with hiking which is great exercise for seniors. I can’t run/jog any longer but I can walk uphill which gives me an excellent aerobic workout. The health benefits from regular exercise are absolutely worth it, without a doubt.

[@moesunnyside8319]

Lifting weights is a fountain of youth

[@fabiobrondi8199]

If you look at people who are quite muscle bound, their faces show old age. You can create a lot of free radicals. Lifting weights in moderation, yoga, meditation, early to bed, vegetarian diet, and not wasting ojas is the fountain of youth.

[@moesunnyside8319]

@fabiobrondi8199 I prefer lifting weights, push ups and pull ups daily, boxing drinking tons of water , eating a balanced diet of meat and veggies , zero alcohol and praying to the lord Jesus christ daily ...but to each his or her own ..no shade

[@gabrielcheong7405]

@@fabiobrondi8199 Lifting heavy weights, Botox and Meatetarian diet would be a better choice :D

[@ClintMcneil-h5k]

​@@fabiobrondi8199preach gee preach AS U SAY WEIGHTS IN MODERATION , THE BIG WORD U MENTIONED GEE, DIET), AND 2 GET ENOUGH SLEEP, WEIGHT LIFTERS FACE REALY LOOK OLD FOR REAL AS U SAY. DUDE, AND PLENTY OF THEM ARE YOUNG, AND IT SEEMS LIKE THERE MANHOOD ARE SUCKED IN 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 3 LIKES FOR YOUR COMMENT

[@paulyricca3881]

👨🏼‍🦰 WHAT ABOUT DEAR OLD IRELAND?

[@danielfarrell1979]

I’m 78 and started weight training when I was 14 and have done so ever since. 2 years ago, on a whim, I took up Olympic lifting, never having done a snatch before, and in April 2024 I competed in the British Masters Championships in Wales and won gold in my weight/age class. Can’t see myself ever not using weights.

[@cmass1362]

78 years young. Great accomplishments

[@danielfarrell1979]

@@cmass1362 Thank you, though unfortunately I had nothing to do with that bit of it - that was entirely my parents’ fault! 😂

[@vondatavenner8408]

Yes!!!!! I'm 60 and have lifted my entire adult life. All my friends are on prescription drugs and look so much older! Medication free and truly believe strength training slows the agong process. So many of my co-workers and family members have chosen to take ozempic. Theyve lost a massive amount of weight, lost considerable muscle mass, aged drastically, have not changed their diet or exercise/strength train. No thank you.

[@wildimpo]

I've been telling people this for years! You can't find anything better for you!

[@russy59ry]

I started fasting and working out 2 years ago in my mid 50s and it cured my diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea etc..etc Medication free now and feel like I am in my 30s!! No more money to big pharma that money goes to building the ultimate home gym

[@cmass1362]

Awesome Russy. God bless!!

[@beebetter-plz]

I've been exercising *consistently* for the last 40 years; people often can't believe my age ask me my "secret". I say I exercise and eat relatively healthy, and haven't stopped for the last 40 years. And when I say I haven't stopped, I mean there's never been a period of a month or two months or more where I didn't do some form of exercise. It's a lifestyle habit and I love to exercise, over the years I've done different types--always a bit of weight lifting in my routine. But I've done aerobics, spin, kick boxing, weight lifting, now pilates, and yoga added to my routine. And you must just make that commitment to yourself, make it a habit and don't stop. Stay healthy everyone!!

[@waynenoll1967]

I’m a truck driver and nearly all of my coworkers in my age group ( 50-65) are frail. Fat trunk and spindly little arms and legs. When I talk to them about weight training I hear every excuse there is. I get up early and train 3 times a week. Squats, presses and deadlifts. I also deliver freight from a lift gate 5 days a week. I’m 63 , I eat carnivore and feel great.

[@gregorymiseyko356]

Wayne, big respect my friend. I’m 68, office work all my life, started lifting heavy and eating carnivore four years ago. Amazing. Keep it up.

[@mr.e5458]

🌹

[@Chollanger148-pv8jp]

How long have you been carnivore?

[@JaydonRose]

Right on Brother! Excuses will continue when they can't work. I will change how I work as I get older,... but I won't 'Retire' by today's standards. Those who truly retire just grow weak and die. Those who continue to exercise have a much higher quality of life. I want to play with my grandkids, & Good Lord Willing, my Great grandkids. 😊❤

[@steve4633]

I love weight training and been doing it for 30 years. My physique is way better than my teens and twenties. I'll be 50 this year. I can definitely say age is just a number. I feel the same as what I did when I was 16.

[@milagrosroman9978]

I have been exercising since l was 15 yrs old am 61 and l feel great, am a diabetic off meds and control it thru what l eat & fasting.❤ exercising makes me feel amazing.❤😊

[@tommccormick9290]

I'll soon be 68 and blessed not to be afflicted with arthritis so I do an intense total body workout twice a week along with daily walking. Have been told I pass for 20 years younger.

[@noelvelez8822]

Im 66 been lifting weights for 47 years.Walk 3 to 5 miles aday.

[@ryansantrock7195]

From about 20 to my late 40’s I did very little for my health. Now turning 50 I have been doing intermittent fasting and strength training, dropped 50 Lbs and feel like I’m 20 again (except the knees are worn out). Wish I would have started this so much earlier in life but like Dr Attia says it’s never too late to start. Feel so much better and able to do so much more!

[@ccohen1965]

Great video. It's not just how much longer you will live, but HOW you will live and the joy from being strong and fit and functional.

[@lebomcdonald5241]

You remind me of a saying:live 20years as a sheep or live 10years as a lion

[@irenavongue1328]

Never too late. Thank you for you Encouraging words.

[@Mattthefarmer1]

I don’t train to add years to my life…I train to add life to my years.

[@jeffdeneen7241]

Powerful

[@WillieBerryhill]

Wow

[@gilbertferguson1685]

Good info. Fitness is a lifestyle. I began lifting when I was a teenager, and when not playing sports was in the gym. I am 80 now and continue to work out. Thankfully I have no debilitating diseases. I feel better, look better and am enjoying life. Thanks for your advice.

[@Mothy2014]

I'm 51 this October, I've been active all my life, mainly cardio with some weight training. I've been keeping a training diary over the last few years, I'm up to 930 days in a row of training. My minimum session in a day is 100 push ups or 100 squats or a combination of both. When I have more time and or motivation I'll do a lot more, ie, kettlebell swings, shoulder press, core strength. Last year on December 31st I did 2024 push-ups in one day. I do compare myself to other 50 year olds, I'm definitely in much better shape than most other men

[@sandrino1964]

Yes I know all this - have been strength training for over 40 years.

[@RespireOfficial]

Nice!

[@arth.3899]

I just had my 1-year anniversary with strength training. I feel much better now than a year ago, (59 years old). My blood pressure is closer to normal, and my glucose is also closer to normal. My doctor told me I'm not diabetic when last year he told me he's going to have to put me on diabetic medicines if I don't start an exercise program. I still have a way to go, but losing 25 pounds is pretty cool. I believe this time next year; I will lose an additional 25 pounds. Sure, beats gaining.

[@rusticron3426]

Im 22, i been lifting weights since 18. I feel great!!

[@scottallen6227]

Thanks for the advice Yoda.

[@Enmanuel_V6]

@@scottallen6227😂😂😂

[@Golgispot]

You feel great because you are 22, laddy

[@Enmanuel_V6]

Your basically saying all 22 year olds feel great. Do you live outside the U.S?

[@DutchinBrazil]

I watch this video every week for motivation and application related to saving and working out, a perfect summary for life ❤

[@TheKardioKing]

So is CALISTHENICS 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@Don_ZelleThaCreator]

Way better

[@andrewmorton3277]

I’m 54, blessed with good genetics thankfully. I’ve trained since I was 17 - mainly weights but in the last few years added intense Pilates and more recently dipped my toe into CrossFit. I’m in the best shape of my life

[@ricardoaristapuigferrat.829]

It Is not only for health, Is for fun!

[@novelaego2404]

shit is not fun for me, i hate it but ill always do it

[@maddawgzzzz]

@@novelaego2404why sir

[@VedqAli]

being fit is very important!

[@RespireOfficial]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@sesomnoslen5729]

Not to most people.

[@seangallagherpresents]

In my opinion, as-far-as promoting longevity goes, I would rank healthy diet, proper, good quality sleep, and then exercise, in that order, for maximum potential. While you always want to aim to be as fit as possible, what you eat has the most impact on your health and longevity. A perfect example would be the Jim Fixx story. As mentioned in Healthline: "While running up to 80 miles a week and appearing to be in incredible physical condition, Jim Fixx continually ate fast food and junk food. He’s also rumored to have often consumed excess amounts of sugar. After having gone out on a run one day in 1984, Fixx was found dead. His autopsy revealed large amounts of plaque buildup in his arteries, leading to speculation that no matter how much exercise one does, nothing can make up for years and years of smoking and eating poorly."

[@mhaas281]

Right. What you put in your body makes a difference. Especially over time it adds up.

[@kwikstep-1]

I am 86 yrs old male. I don’t lift weights nor I go to the gym.but I have reach this age without lifting weights .Aside from house and yard work my other exercise to keep fit is social dancing. I still dance 4 to 5 times a week 2 to 3 hrs per session. Dancing to various Int’l ballroom dances, Latin like salsa, bachata. I am single, so I decided to put socializing, brain stimulation, and life enjoyment as priority. Don’t get me wrong lifting weights works great for majority of people. My preference is to hold a very rhythmic lady in my arms rather than holding a COLD steel. It’s a matter of choice to live longer.

[@duckmedia93]

31 I was in a dark place about a year and a half ago. I was engaged my relationship ended got cheated on. I was taking my stress out on alcohol. Well I was over 350 pounds. Once I started thinking about my life. I flipped my script and I started going to the gym. I lost 60 pounds. I'm trying to go down more. I'm lifting weights more. I just need to lift as much as my potential can let me. It's all a process. Your mindset is your biggest cheerleader.

[@ixlimgaming754]

I starting lifting weight in early year and now i feel less stressed and feeling more happier !

[@4nyumerzik]

I'll be 70 in 2 months. Daily weight lifting, a little yoga, 20,000 steps, sunshine and a lot of steak & eggs. 30 inch waist and a happy life I have 😊

[@jefffanning2799]

Thanks Doc! Two new hips. Objectively in the worst physical condition of my life. Much ground to cover.

[@robertbrightwell3799]

I’m 60, been lifting down gym since I was 22 years old, and I’m still fit and strong, and eat like a horse ! Been a great tool for a healthy and active life !

[@roadstar499]

Being 65 with over 55 years working out and lifting...i can say this all makes sense...only thing is do to neck injuries i prefer to hold a heavy weight for squats rather than put bar on shoulders...i myself do very advanced training and always try to find the best workouts for heart and muscles to get optimal results...over training should be avoided at all cost..find your sweet spot..i do different routines weekly that work my entire body...

[@chrisbellomo2763]

Dr Attia's videos are pure inspiration for me. I'm 69. My trainer made me show him my ID becuase he wouldn't believe my age. lol. For those who can muster the discipline, 70 is the new 40.

[@edwarddilellio6051]

1. Jack Lelane also said "it is never too late to start exercising." 2. At 56 years old, I have been lifting weights for 20+ years. My grip strength R=140#, L=125#. I have never been big, but always strong. My 4 brothers never mess with me. Ha! Keep up the good work Dr. Attia.

[@dennisgreene2544]

Teach & Preach 🙏

[@ronaldparvanian6949]

A good role model for me was Jack Lalanne. Pumped iron and swam into his mid nineties. Lots of supplements A to Z. High protein diet and 1-3 glasses of wine a day.

[@petemoore8651]

Playing soccer back home, weights training i did like ,but now at 52 years young, i am full joying it every moment, cant wait to get to gym before and after work, its working 💯💯💯6 or 5 days per week, full circuit ❤❤❤

[@kurtrindgen4708]

I’m 58 and in the past have used weight training to ward off the effects of stress and depression. Now wrestling with the lack of motivation to get n the gym.

[@VincentMobley]

Life is very short you have to get the absolute most out of your body in order to be sharp and self sufficient as long as you possibly can, stay sharp!

[@cerielvanarneman9399]

I'm a 67 year’s old amateur power lifter and I’ve been married to the gym for 50 years. I don't lift heavy weights anymore. I exercise 4 times a week for two hours a day and I eat healthy food and I'm still strong and healthy for my age. Three things I don't eat that's sugar and trans fat and pork meat.

[@ColinBuckley-k4v]

Hello User-zt1ri and Peter. 82 years now still working out three sometimes four days per week. Started weight training at twenty fiveish when Arnie hit the scene. Also did Martial Arts, still hit the big bag in my home gym. There's a panel of wooden hard pads in there also, have to be just a little bit careful with the knuckles these days doing those. Get angry and depressed if I miss a few days...But then I figure that's probably a good sign of dedication!!

[@jjr8220]

I agree with most of the information here. But intensity of training needs to be learned from the beginning. High intensity will not increase injury. Having high frequency and volume will increase injury potential. Focus on form and intensity training strictly in machines. It’s safe. Train balance and coordination of other days with body weight movements.

[@antoniobrown1616]

I definitely know this is true. As I look, act and feel nowhere near my age of 59. At my part-time job I outperform much younger co-workers all the time. They look at me and freakout at how much stronger than them I am. I have worked out on average 5 days a week for over 40 years.

[@attilakerekes2825]

. I am 60 cancer survivor, 11 ops ,etc, martial arts now weight training and stretching. I refused to stay down.

[@DeeBeeScribe]

41, and lift 3-4 times a week, and practice martial arts 5-6 days a week. It has improved every aspect of my physical and mental well-being. I wish I could convince my contemporaries and the elders in my family. I love hearing how many seniors in this comment section are still going strong!

[@newday2637]

Great video, so much great information.

[@RespireOfficial]

Thank you!

[@AGC828]

Agreed. I started lighting in my late 50d and eating more healthy. Strongest than I've ever been. As the saying goes ". If you don't use it...".... Out bodies will give up sooner.... The downward slope.. Decline in our health will speed up VS someone who has a better diet and lifts.... Just keep going and do better.. Don't need to be a champ

[@zumi4324]

Can't wait!! 💪🏼

[@bogse]

You are talking about second coming of Jesus, right?

[@mikebolt3753]

I’m lifting or resistant training my body weight: Swimming, air squats, push-ups, chin-ups, behind the back body lifts, hill climbing, dead hangs. When I do use weights, it would be dumbbells for curls, reverse curls, French curls to failure. No 225 bench presses. 15 lb dumbbells does it for me, reps 30-40X. I’ll be 71 in a few months and joints feel pretty good.

[@rafaeloliva6425]

I'm 65 years old and been lifting since my 20s. My T levels are off the chart and my girl friend says I'm a handful. Much younger men still look at me with respect. I won't stop putting in the work, for me it's a quality of life issue. I can not imagine living any other way.

[@Jyothife]

Life is from GOD given to you. Pray to him And follow his Way There is no muscle to reach him.

[@normasarsby1350]

After you’ve done that, start lifting weights.

[@bobzacamano658]

I have lifted for a long time and my back if F’d up

[@deftone4u]

Started lifting late around age 39 haven’t looked back since

[@SheedLordBear]

How old are you now and how do you feel?

[@dionafeworki2387]

Why so late

[@jonsmith20766]

Can I ask why you haven't looked back? Neck injury?

[@dionafeworki2387]

Push-ups 💪 And dumbells 90 minutes wortout

[@1Tomrider]

So true - lifting has always been a huge part of my workouts and the workouts of my 74 year old Dad too, all his life! A 20-something couldn't stay with him unless they worked out too, and neck-down, you'd think he was in his 20s or 30s (gray hair up top)!

[@Kinesiology411]

Athletic trainer here, worked mostly with the NHL for over 30 years. Yes, adding in weight training is great and offers plenty of benefits, buuuuut these days I see a ton of people doing little else and when confronted with actual workouts, they can't last 5 minutes. Conversely you have the folks pushing way too hard and doing more harm than good. I see two issues behind these bad training approaches; training solely for aesthetics, rather than training for actual fitness and higher quality of life (whereupon aesthetic beauty comes as a side bonus), and a hardcore perfectionist tendency which teaches that if you're not pushing til you puke, you're not doing enough. Exercise doesn't need to be a full or even part-time job, it can be a joy, a form of recess for grown-ups, if you do what you enjoy and do enough to get and keep you fit. Yes, weights can play a role, but they aren't necessary to be truly fit. Plenty of people are going back to old-fashioned calisthenics and finding it offers more cardiovascular benefit alongside the strength, flexibility and increased overall health. Whatever you do, train for actual fitness, not selfies or a "look" because I've seen plenty of folks who train hard and look great but can't run a block without being out of breath, lol. Balance, folks, I beg you!

[@55Reever]

I weight train, cycle and walk that's my version of "cross training". We have an epidemic of people that are so out of shape and literally on a path of death. I heard a comment not to long ago. "We have two life spans, one chronological and one is our health life span."

[@mhaas281]

My routine is yoga, farmer carry, goblet squat, standing shoulder press, pendlay rows, bicep curls, leg press, run and road cycling.

[@bryanfaucett]

Oh and older guys you can look great too. Start with light weights for a month then add 5 pounds. You can do it. You can do it!

[@tonygriffin6144]

I had 2 bad bicycle accidents 1 1/2 years apart in my 60's with an ambulance both times. If i wouldn't have had a helmet on i wouldn't be here. Lifting weights helped me have a complete recovery both times. Strong body strong mind.

[@anz2441]

Lifting strong at 58 ! It is thee #1 thing you should be doin for your health.

[@UTP504]

You’re doing great, I’d say diet is the #1 thing you can do for your health, then weight training.

[@anz2441]

@@UTP504 yes Indeed...diet is so very important

[@scottallen6227]

​@@UTP504actually Jack Lalanne put exercise first then diet

[@UTP504]

@@scottallen6227 That’s called an outlier, majority of people aren’t gonna out exercise a bad diet, and even Lalanne ate an incredibly healthy diet consisting of meat, vegetables, fruit and pescatarian and even vegetarianism. So don’t be fool, his diet played a major role in his health, fitness level and in his longevity.

[@scottallen6227]

@@UTP504 I guess you know more than him.

[@Patriotx-gx4ce]

My only addiction is weight lifting. Makes me feel best and strength is added bonus.

[@OGillo2001]

Thanks Peter, top stuff

[@EddieAkasya]

I'm started work out quite late at age 26, in the begining it was tough now I'm 36 i love gym

[@ChrisGroggyCreaser]

Yes,we MUST Physically excercise FOR THE REST OF OUR LIVES!!.... :)

[@CoachDarren]

I think any type of strength training brings great result for a healthier life it can be weights, calisthenics, or workout bands.

[@evanlouis8853]

Of all the people I’ve known who have lived into their 90s, Which is quite a few, including my parents… Not one of them had been to a gym in their entire life. They certainly didn’t lift weights They liked to walk and sometimes they went swimming and sometimes they rode a bicycle. That’s it

[@johnmckeron3663]

I’m more consistent than I used to be ‘ when it come to weight training’ and see the difference

[@wolfgangkruger1725]

Strength training, not just lifting weights. I am 71 and since I was 14, I trained on and off on free weights( dumbbells). Two years ago I switched to loop bands. Love the variable resistance and the much better effect on my joints. The portability is awesome. Calisthenics can also work if you don’t have weights or bands. Whatever method you do, that is your choice and you should be congratulated for taking your fitness seriously. But let’s stop insisting with weight lifting, it is called strength training and there are different ways.

[@dansmith1911]

I'm 68 i glad I started working 💪🏾 out. Plus im losing weight.

[@cycleguy1943]

Does body weight workouts count..pushups,inverted rows, pull-ups,squats…

[@elizabethtamp1537]

That is my question too. I am 70 walk for an hour in the morning carrying out light dumbbell exercises, my dog don't give a jot. Later, I do the bullworker, after my body weight training: stomach and lower back, x2 per week, arms, chest, shoulders x2 per week that does me. 😊

[@Nick-rr3pv]

of course. any type of resistance workout will help. but you will feel the pushups in your wrists. I'm 50 and already feel it.

[@haroldsmith6602]

@ 63 I was weighing 245 lost 45 mostly cus of barbells green tea and basketball

[@bryannixon4297]

Yes it does!

[@r.s648]

Calisthenics will build a healthier body than weightlifting. Yoga Pilates swimming walking/running Martial arts gymnastics all of it are superior to the body over weightlifting

[@PerryNight-gc3fp]

I'm 61 I've been lifting weights since I was 19 years old 4 days a week lifting weights is more important than cardio.

[@jawinkhantu9930]

I’m 59 and still left weights l never stopped

[@jaapongeveer6203]

72 and starting my 57th year lifting weights. An insurance policy that is paying off!

[@ryanranard5187]

Keep working. Retirement causes deterioration.

[@mhaas281]

Right. I'm probably working into my early to mid 70's.

[@gmaster716]

Nice video, the only thing you didn't mention is STRETCHING probably the most important pre step to prevent injuries😊

[@Christopher0632]

30 minutes of jump rope, walk 3-5 miles, push-ups and pull-ups is all you need.

[@Eric-lx8hp]

Squats

[@SkyKing1717]

@SkyKing1717 0 seconds ago I'm 71 and have been lifting weights since I was 14, so I gotcha beat there! I managed to accumulate over a dozen exercise machines and some 3000 lbs of weights during my lifetime and are situated in my finished attic, and that I still use 3 days/week. I used to be a competitive amateur body-builder back during my 20s having won a couple of state and local contests. Interesting to note that while my strength has decreased some 25-30% in some lifts, which is to be expected, my muscle mass seems to have pretty much remained the same. That's apparently because muscle tissue has a "memory" of sorts for size retention.

[@LSUTigerbait]

Enjoyed the video but what about joints, tendons and ligaments? I’m 67, lifting 42 years now but my joints hurt..

[@MarkMiller-i8q]

I might try that floor press you mention. At age 75, m y shoulders are too tight and sore for full motion anyway.

[@deandalley3607]

God gives us a number of years to live! No more no less!

[@shiwakuseven5859]

I'm 67 years and 8-months old, and I lost 63.8 years since switching to a plant-based diet, restricting the number of calories I consume by no more than 10 times my target weight goal of 180 lbs, and exercising every other day. My weight dropped from 236.8 lbs to 173 lbs, which is 7 lbs less than my target goal weight of 180 lbs, so now I'm planning to add 7 pounds of muscle. However, Chapter 14 of Vladimir Zatsiorsky's classic text of strength and conditioning, SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF STRENGTH TRAINING, states that strength declines by about 3% a year for males at the age of 50. Yet, the number of pull-ups I can do greatly increased by more than 10 times since I switched to a plant-based diet. For instance, I went from being able to do 3 pull-ups at the age of 66 years and 3-months to being able to do 32 pull-ups at the age of 67 years and 8-months. My personal experience with strength training has me questioning whether biological aging is the reason for sarcopenia, or the loss of muscle due to aging, or is it really because of inactivity, disuse, excess bodyweight, and insufficient exercise. I have two KZbin videos showing me doing 6 sets of 32, 31, 29, 29, 28, and 26 pull-ups on a single day with long rest intervals in between each set. What I found to be very effective in developing muscular endurance, size, and strength is doing partial reps to failure, which is a modification of Zatsiorsky's Repeated Effort Method of lifting nonmaximal weight or exerting nonmaximal effort to failure.

[@DeejayRach0]

Great video Bravo!

[@romanianclubculture]

Once you have multiple cervical, thoracal, and lumbar damage, due to bad posture, accidents, or genetics, there are not too many strength/heavy weights training options. It would be nice if there would be focus also on this category of people that will never be able to do a dead squat ever again, for example.

[@pchuck1439]

Have you tried resistance bands? For people like you, it's easier on the joints and easier to recover.

[@vutran3758]

Calisthenics and sprints is all you need, don’t need fancy machines, eat and sleep well. I’m 35, gonna live to 100+ easy.

[@abcdefgh4404]

Lifting ?? I don’t know. I lifted weights for 20 yrs…dealing with soreness and sometimes constant colds and CNS fatigue. Since pandemic I started to training calisthenics and never get a cold anymore or got sore or fatigue…I feel energized and strong. YMMV but I will never touch a weight anymore.

[@jpl0202]

Please interview Tony Ruggia. He is a beast!

[@raroonchandranadv5]

great video sir. What is your openion about club exersises with proper breathing?

[@americanrights1531]

Well all I can say is folks my grandfather lived to 103 and he never worked out one single day and his entire life

[@joebeta1837]

I wish your comment would be read by many older guys who brag about how they exercise a lot to stay alive, not realizing that working out helps very little for longevity. It's being functional (and genetics) that helps a person live very long.

[@americanrights1531]

@@joebeta1837 The man who wrote the book on running died running of a heart attack go figure that one out I think my advice and I’m not a doctor and nobody to go at your own pace at whatever that you do and there’s a line that you don’t cross with your Health or whatever activity that you’re doing because it could hurt you but you could train just don’t be a fanatic or like that’s the only thing that’s going to save you diet is everything in the right mindset I love you reply thank you for the way I see it

[@BReal-qj2vo]

The exception doesn't make the rule. If you grandfather's was any type of real man he did some type of exercise growing up as a boy. If he played any sports as a kid he did strength training so stop lying.

[@americanrights1531]

@@BReal-qj2vo see the exception does make the rule for me I come before you do what do you like it or not you wanna fight over it let’s see who wins don’t be ignorant fool OK the modern world is not better than the old world as far as health is concerned OK folks don’t be whirly be heavenly

[@charlesacaranci9039]

What did your grandfather do for work?

[@i.d.6492]

That's true actually. You hear lots of people say, oh you just need calisthenics but that's not true, lifting your own body weight isn't enough,

[@bryanfaucett]

Hey guys get to exercising women love a well built man. Body game is real. Women learn early about the impact of how their body looks because women go from flat chested to having breasts. This is like a man going from skinny to broad shouldered. Men who dont exercise never see how womens attention changes when you develop a well built powerful body. Look guys one day youll be old right now you have the chance to make your life better. Go for it! Have fun!

[@C.O.SBurpees]

Dont forget to stretch

[@kasperrieberg3495]

That won’t add to your life span though

[@fhowland]

Phew, glad I have a top 1% VO2max. I’m never gonna die!

[@hortenseplaceg9740]

If you want to live a long healthy life, do lift weights, Tell that to Jo Lindner, Andreas Munzer, Matheus Pavlak, and many more , Dr Attia.

[@princepage632]

Been lifting weights for over 30 years. But strength training is More than just lifting weights.