Comments on: Shape Up 2: Up A Notch

By: Craig Sears

Craig Sears — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 21:41:52 +0000

I’m a senior at age 73. I was an athlete who competed in many sports, (football, baseball and hockey) and played competitive squash into my mid 50’s. I developed osteoarthritis in hips and one knee and had to undergo replacement surgery. Not content to give up skiing, which I began at age 5,
I have intensified my gym routine by attending aggressive spinning classes 3X/week coupled with resistance training and stretching. On off days I walk and/or kayak. I’m fine with black trails but do not do bumps.
Take away – exercise is king!

By: Patty Randall

Patty Randall — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 22:52:00 +0000

Poling up hill is often something you can’t avoid at ski resorts and it takes a tole on your shoulders. For me, it’s my biceps that hurt toward the end of the ski season. So my suggestion would be: don’t forget to get your shoulders in shape. Start out super slow with expert advice on which exercises are best for you. And don’t forget to add in shoulder stretching.

By: Bruce Lund

Bruce Lund — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 17:08:42 +0000

I am 87 and want to get in shape to ski in Jan.-Feb., 2020. Last year, I tried to ski only to find that my quads screamed at me even after I had spent 4 months with a physical therapist prior to the ski season. Before my trip , he had said my quads were in great shape. . When I returned from my only ski trip of the season I consulted my therapist and he determined that we did not concentrate on squats enough. This season I have done 50 squats almost every day and have frequently walked 2 miles in a day…. I have joined a Fitness facility and will work with a trainer part of the time. Any suggestions?????