Comments on: Q and A: “Is Circuit Training The Best Way To Get In Shape?” Part II http://dannymclarty.com/2013/02/q-and-a-is-circuit-training-the-best-way-to-get-in-shape-part-ii/ Mon, 07 Apr 2014 16:25:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Ken Murray http://dannymclarty.com/2013/02/q-and-a-is-circuit-training-the-best-way-to-get-in-shape-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-3036 Ken Murray Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:43:10 +0000 http://dannymclarty.com/?p=4622#comment-3036 thanks very much, Danny. Good advice, I believe. keep up the good work. thanks very much, Danny. Good advice, I believe. keep up the good work.

]]> By: danny http://dannymclarty.com/2013/02/q-and-a-is-circuit-training-the-best-way-to-get-in-shape-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-3035 danny Thu, 28 Mar 2013 03:09:30 +0000 http://dannymclarty.com/?p=4622#comment-3035 Ken, Thanks for the kind words. Unfortunately I don't have an exact answer for you. Like always, "it depends." But in general... I'd say that for your goals try to perform 1-2 cardio sessions per week. And then lift 3-4 times per week if schedule allows. There are an infinite amount of options available. But at 64 I definitely would try to focus on low impact cardio options. At my gym my clients do a lot of slide board, battling ropes, work the heavy bag, dumbbell/barbell cardio options, etc. I know most gyms don't have this equipment available, but with a little thought you can get a good low impact cardio workout in with many different tools. Hope that helps. Danny Ken,

Thanks for the kind words.

Unfortunately I don’t have an exact answer for you. Like always, “it depends.” But in general…

I’d say that for your goals try to perform 1-2 cardio sessions per week. And then lift 3-4 times per week if schedule allows. There are an infinite amount of options available. But at 64 I definitely would try to focus on low impact cardio options. At my gym my clients do a lot of slide board, battling ropes, work the heavy bag, dumbbell/barbell cardio options, etc. I know most gyms don’t have this equipment available, but with a little thought you can get a good low impact cardio workout in with many different tools.

Hope that helps.

Danny

]]> By: Ken Murray http://dannymclarty.com/2013/02/q-and-a-is-circuit-training-the-best-way-to-get-in-shape-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-3032 Ken Murray Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:17:06 +0000 http://dannymclarty.com/?p=4622#comment-3032 Danny, I'm 64 and a former journalist who has a lot more time to train in retirement. At 5-6, 140, I'm not trying to lose weight, just tone up and strengthen what I have. I love lifting, but not so much with cardio and circuit training (I prefer super sets and quick-paced workouts). How much cardio (and circuit training) does a 64-year-old guy who's not in terrible shape and not overweight need to do? No one ever addresses that element (at least not that I've seen), and while I understand focusing on the younger lifters, I would like to know how to proceed and improve my overall health. Thanks for any insight you can share. I enjoy your website. ken Danny,

I’m 64 and a former journalist who has a lot more time to train in retirement. At 5-6, 140, I’m not trying to lose weight, just tone up and strengthen what I have. I love lifting, but not so much with cardio and circuit training (I prefer super sets and quick-paced workouts). How much cardio (and circuit training) does a 64-year-old guy who’s not in terrible shape and not overweight need to do? No one ever addresses that element (at least not that I’ve seen), and while I understand focusing on the younger lifters, I would like to know how to proceed and improve my overall health. Thanks for any insight you can share. I enjoy your website.

ken

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