I have been a fan of Dr. Kenneth Cooper and his writings for a couple of decades and have been reading an older book of his that reccomends "striking" exercise such as running for aging athletes.(boomers) He contends that as we age we need this sort of exercise to promote bone density. He also suggests higher ratios of weight training to aerobics for the same reason. I have only been swimming for a couple of years now and must say that my body has never felt healthier and more pain free. So, I am reluctant to go back to dealing with all the aches and pains associated with running. So here is my question of you experienced swimmers. Do you complement your swimming with dryland training such as running and lifting? If so how often and what types? Do you think Cooper is correct in asserting the need for weight bearing exercise over non weight bearing activity?
Lots of questions. Just curious about this one.
Regards
Spudfing
He contends that as we age we need this sort of exercise to promote bone density. He also suggests higher ratios of weight training to aerobics for the same reason.
Spudfing
Bone density loss occurs naturally with aging unless you do something about it. Docs are pushing back the age at which ppl should focus on weightbearing exercises, now encouraging teenagers to do so as a way of building bone. You don't have to run. Walking, walking with weights, speedwalking, a step class, add weights (as little as 1 to 3 lbs), bicycling (uphill, so you stand on pedals and push down), volleyball, hiking and backpacking, dancing, playing with your kids and the dog in the backyard -- all these things will help preserve and build bone density. Be active on your feet, is the general message. And don't forget the calcium supplementation: 1200 - 1800 mg of essential calcium per day.:agree:
"Striking" I find a bit troubling. Is there evidence that small, repeated shocks (implied in striking) build bone better? I can see that running loads weight more so than walking. But there are many roads to Dublin, and if one's knees are crook, enjoying a fine walk on a snowy day is one of them.
Regards, VB
He contends that as we age we need this sort of exercise to promote bone density. He also suggests higher ratios of weight training to aerobics for the same reason.
Spudfing
Bone density loss occurs naturally with aging unless you do something about it. Docs are pushing back the age at which ppl should focus on weightbearing exercises, now encouraging teenagers to do so as a way of building bone. You don't have to run. Walking, walking with weights, speedwalking, a step class, add weights (as little as 1 to 3 lbs), bicycling (uphill, so you stand on pedals and push down), volleyball, hiking and backpacking, dancing, playing with your kids and the dog in the backyard -- all these things will help preserve and build bone density. Be active on your feet, is the general message. And don't forget the calcium supplementation: 1200 - 1800 mg of essential calcium per day.:agree:
"Striking" I find a bit troubling. Is there evidence that small, repeated shocks (implied in striking) build bone better? I can see that running loads weight more so than walking. But there are many roads to Dublin, and if one's knees are crook, enjoying a fine walk on a snowy day is one of them.
Regards, VB
