Workouts for 50+ year olds...

[Watrdawg]

I'm 52 and am doing a Crossfit workout 4 nights a week and a regular weight work out M-W-F for my lunch hour. I was lucky during most of my work out history to not have any major injuries. However last May I tore a Pectoral muscle flat benching and that kept me from most of my workouts for about 5 months. I still did Abs and lower body workouts but no upper body for a good while. Even now I stay away from flat benches. The only running I do is during my Crossfit workouts. Otherwise running is way down on my list of favorite things to do!

[ozy]

I'm 56 ,next month and agree with most of the comments aforementioned above.running is gone, and as i don't care much for biking( not very comfortable on the derriere), i have started a hiit routine , 3 times a weeks , utilizing the tabata protocol. combinations of trx ,KB, and dumbell exercises. it's about 30 minutes of high intensity. already dropped 3 pounds in 3 weeks....but it's brutal...
here's a question- how much protein to you guys consume, what kind and any other supplements for the sliver crowd?

[JusticeM4]

Hiit is great. I've tried it myself but don't particularly like to do it on a routine basis.

I'm not in my 50's yet, but have injured both ankles from playing sports so running is basically out for me. Biking is still a good exercise--you just have to find a good bike and comfortable seat.

For protein, typically its 1 gram per pound of body weight e.g. 180lbs=180grams protein. That may be a bit much if you're not used to it so I would consume a little less. I would say about 30grams of protein per meal is ok.