Using Light Weights
I am 67 years old and now have to work out with lighter weights as I’m a little older. Can you give a little guidance as to how? Should I go with higher reps, 15-20 seconds rest between sets? Is it possible to gain big muscles with lighter weights?
Me, too… though the light weights seem heavy and I seem a ‘lot’ older at 68.
I do this pretty much the same as with the once-agreeable heavy weights. I warm up with high reps, rest between sets as long as it takes to get my breath back and follow pretty much the same rep scheme as I always have… (12, 10, 8, 6). Of course, the weight is no longer heavy.
Gaining big muscle is hard for a teenager. There comes a time when training to prevent muscle loss and diminishing strength and diminishing flexibility is quite an accomplishment. We, nonetheless, try, by God.
Carry on the good fight… Dave
Posted on August 25th, 2010 in Aging Well by Dave Draper