Reduce the gut at age 64
Greetings from Ireland. I am 64, 5ft 5 and 155 lbs. I have been training one way or another most of my life – marathon running, swimming and hill walking and weight training. I am in good shape and training very hard one day each week in the gym. I also cycle abt 20 miles and swim for 20 mins on different days. My question is how can I cut the flab around my waist? I eat very little bread red meat or dairy products and avoid junk food and cookies etc. On training days I take a good protein drink before bed. I have good definition for my age. I would like to reduce my waist and maybe increase my thigh size – do you have any advice?
Gee, you’re doing it all, and well. I suggest splitting your weight routine into two whole-body workouts a week, and adjusting your other athletic activities accordingly. Review my articles from 2011 wherein there are stashed multiple short and intense revolving workouts.
I suspect you’ll sacrifice muscle and strength and endurance in your attempts to diminish the excess tissue. Is it worth it to you, is the big question. I can’t think of anything more you can do – beyond hopeful tinkering – to blast the blasted area. At 64, staying injury-free (whatever that is) and healthy are the main concerns. Carry on with wisdom and vigor and gratitude… I call that Godspeed… Dave from the USA
PS… have you heard about tuna and water?

