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Crunches and sit-ups may be good for younger people to tone their tummies. However, this exercise can put a lot of stress on the neck and spine. For people over the age of 40, these two areas are susceptible to fracturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
2. Intense Cardio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Hm3wPVfZqtkS8WeO8uRXb9Ns_1pU-ou_rZac4_olGOAaPyLcYbGEQoJAe8yw26BGFK36ZplLXwz01arhz7kC8HeSADoy3WlgF0aHhYyUHixP4_puEgmZbMJqmpALniZOttRLRi25.jpg\")
Pinterest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIntense cardio is something older folks should stay away from. Pushing yourself past your limits puts considerable stress on the arterial bloodstream. Plus, as we age, we become more prone to heart problems that intense jogging sessions can exacerbate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
3. Leg Presses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/silverfit_newton_legpress.jpg\")
Bergen op Zoom – 05\/07\/2016 – foto: Robert van den Berge – Silverfit – Tante Louise<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLeg presses add excess pressure on the back and knees. Young athletes do leg presses to build up strength and stamina, but as we age, this activity intense workout sessions can be the end of us. If you love your knees and back, do yourself a favor and lift a light kettle ball instead. This won\u2019t weigh down on you too much, but you\u2019re still getting a bit of exercise done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
4. Leg Extensions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/061011-F-6699G-001-1024x745-1.jpg\")
John Hornez, 609th Air Intelligence Squadron computer network technician and contractor, demonstrates how to perform proper leg extensions during his workout Wednesday at the fitness center. (U.S. Air Force photo\/Senior Airman John Gordinier)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nUsing a leg extension machine requires lifting iron by strengthening your knees. As you already know, your knee joints are one of the first areas to become more delicate with age. Older people may end up dislocating their knees by attempting leg extensions. Walking briskly around your neighborhood is all the exercise you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
5. Squats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/8c2aad2244a4f9cb841b4c5d32dcbcdb.jpg\")
Instagram.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOnce again, love your knees. Squats are a great way to build muscle in your thighs, abdomen, and buttons while wearing out your joints. To build and tone muscles in these areas, 30-minute walks around your neighborhood will help you plenty, provided that you stick to a daily routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
6. Triceps Dips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-1145984912-640x640-1.jpg\")
Tilt up shot of young caucasian woman in sportswear doing triceps dips with chair while training in living room at home<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe rotator cuff located near their triceps is a lot more delicate more delicate that people realize. The older we grow, the more susceptible the rotator cuff is to damage. Pumping iron can put you at risk of long-lasting soreness, so do not lift heavy weights at all if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
7. Behind the Neck Lat Pull Down<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CWPPYDJXSJERVMJZTV24B556GE-1024x682-1.jpg\")
Pinterest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLateral pulldowns behind the neck is an effective way to grow shoulders and wing muscles. For the older folks, there might be enough strain already without repeatedly pulling lifting heavy metal while our heads lean forward at an awkward angle. Plus, the excess strain can wreak havoc on your lower back and spine, which may not heal as quickly in older folks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
8. Deadlift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dave-deadlifting-1024x830-1.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis strenuous exercise is done by super-fit athletes. If your goat is to increase and maintain stamina, deadlifting can be a great way to do it, but not when you\u2019re pushing 40! Yes, you can lift weights, but the slightest error can lead to disastrous effects on your neck, back, arms, and legs. That\u2019s a pretty scary thought, to say the least.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Exercise is indeed good for your health, but it can actually stress the body out if done excessively. So, it’s important that you do not go overboard, especially if you’re up there in age. Certain exercises even carry certain risks for middle-aged men and women. Here are 8 of the riskiest types of exercise those […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":49029,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[100,103],"tags":[126,128,127,125],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48150"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48150"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48150\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":58288,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48150\/revisions\/58288"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49029"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48150"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Intense cardio is something older folks should stay away from. Pushing yourself past your limits puts considerable stress on the arterial bloodstream. Plus, as we age, we become more prone to heart problems that intense jogging sessions can exacerbate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
3. Leg Presses<\/h2>\n\n\n\nBergen op Zoom – 05\/07\/2016 – foto: Robert van den Berge – Silverfit – Tante Louise<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLeg presses add excess pressure on the back and knees. Young athletes do leg presses to build up strength and stamina, but as we age, this activity intense workout sessions can be the end of us. If you love your knees and back, do yourself a favor and lift a light kettle ball instead. This won\u2019t weigh down on you too much, but you\u2019re still getting a bit of exercise done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
4. Leg Extensions<\/h2>\n\n\n\nJohn Hornez, 609th Air Intelligence Squadron computer network technician and contractor, demonstrates how to perform proper leg extensions during his workout Wednesday at the fitness center. (U.S. Air Force photo\/Senior Airman John Gordinier)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nUsing a leg extension machine requires lifting iron by strengthening your knees. As you already know, your knee joints are one of the first areas to become more delicate with age. Older people may end up dislocating their knees by attempting leg extensions. Walking briskly around your neighborhood is all the exercise you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
5. Squats<\/h2>\n\n\n\nInstagram.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOnce again, love your knees. Squats are a great way to build muscle in your thighs, abdomen, and buttons while wearing out your joints. To build and tone muscles in these areas, 30-minute walks around your neighborhood will help you plenty, provided that you stick to a daily routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
6. Triceps Dips<\/h2>\n\n\n\nTilt up shot of young caucasian woman in sportswear doing triceps dips with chair while training in living room at home<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe rotator cuff located near their triceps is a lot more delicate more delicate that people realize. The older we grow, the more susceptible the rotator cuff is to damage. Pumping iron can put you at risk of long-lasting soreness, so do not lift heavy weights at all if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
7. Behind the Neck Lat Pull Down<\/h2>\n\n\n\nPinterest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLateral pulldowns behind the neck is an effective way to grow shoulders and wing muscles. For the older folks, there might be enough strain already without repeatedly pulling lifting heavy metal while our heads lean forward at an awkward angle. Plus, the excess strain can wreak havoc on your lower back and spine, which may not heal as quickly in older folks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
8. Deadlift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis strenuous exercise is done by super-fit athletes. If your goat is to increase and maintain stamina, deadlifting can be a great way to do it, but not when you\u2019re pushing 40! Yes, you can lift weights, but the slightest error can lead to disastrous effects on your neck, back, arms, and legs. That\u2019s a pretty scary thought, to say the least.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Exercise is indeed good for your health, but it can actually stress the body out if done excessively. So, it’s important that you do not go overboard, especially if you’re up there in age. Certain exercises even carry certain risks for middle-aged men and women. Here are 8 of the riskiest types of exercise those […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":49029,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[100,103],"tags":[126,128,127,125],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48150"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48150"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48150\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":58288,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48150\/revisions\/58288"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49029"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48150"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Leg presses add excess pressure on the back and knees. Young athletes do leg presses to build up strength and stamina, but as we age, this activity intense workout sessions can be the end of us. If you love your knees and back, do yourself a favor and lift a light kettle ball instead. This won\u2019t weigh down on you too much, but you\u2019re still getting a bit of exercise done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
4. Leg Extensions<\/h2>\n\n\n\nJohn Hornez, 609th Air Intelligence Squadron computer network technician and contractor, demonstrates how to perform proper leg extensions during his workout Wednesday at the fitness center. (U.S. Air Force photo\/Senior Airman John Gordinier)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nUsing a leg extension machine requires lifting iron by strengthening your knees. As you already know, your knee joints are one of the first areas to become more delicate with age. Older people may end up dislocating their knees by attempting leg extensions. Walking briskly around your neighborhood is all the exercise you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
5. Squats<\/h2>\n\n\n\nInstagram.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOnce again, love your knees. Squats are a great way to build muscle in your thighs, abdomen, and buttons while wearing out your joints. To build and tone muscles in these areas, 30-minute walks around your neighborhood will help you plenty, provided that you stick to a daily routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
6. Triceps Dips<\/h2>\n\n\n\nTilt up shot of young caucasian woman in sportswear doing triceps dips with chair while training in living room at home<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe rotator cuff located near their triceps is a lot more delicate more delicate that people realize. The older we grow, the more susceptible the rotator cuff is to damage. Pumping iron can put you at risk of long-lasting soreness, so do not lift heavy weights at all if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
7. Behind the Neck Lat Pull Down<\/h2>\n\n\n\nPinterest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLateral pulldowns behind the neck is an effective way to grow shoulders and wing muscles. For the older folks, there might be enough strain already without repeatedly pulling lifting heavy metal while our heads lean forward at an awkward angle. Plus, the excess strain can wreak havoc on your lower back and spine, which may not heal as quickly in older folks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
8. Deadlift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis strenuous exercise is done by super-fit athletes. If your goat is to increase and maintain stamina, deadlifting can be a great way to do it, but not when you\u2019re pushing 40! Yes, you can lift weights, but the slightest error can lead to disastrous effects on your neck, back, arms, and legs. That\u2019s a pretty scary thought, to say the least.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Exercise is indeed good for your health, but it can actually stress the body out if done excessively. So, it’s important that you do not go overboard, especially if you’re up there in age. Certain exercises even carry certain risks for middle-aged men and women. Here are 8 of the riskiest types of exercise those […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":49029,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[100,103],"tags":[126,128,127,125],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48150"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48150"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48150\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":58288,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48150\/revisions\/58288"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49029"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48150"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Using a leg extension machine requires lifting iron by strengthening your knees. As you already know, your knee joints are one of the first areas to become more delicate with age. Older people may end up dislocating their knees by attempting leg extensions. Walking briskly around your neighborhood is all the exercise you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
5. Squats<\/h2>\n\n\n\nInstagram.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOnce again, love your knees. Squats are a great way to build muscle in your thighs, abdomen, and buttons while wearing out your joints. To build and tone muscles in these areas, 30-minute walks around your neighborhood will help you plenty, provided that you stick to a daily routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
6. Triceps Dips<\/h2>\n\n\n\nTilt up shot of young caucasian woman in sportswear doing triceps dips with chair while training in living room at home<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe rotator cuff located near their triceps is a lot more delicate more delicate that people realize. The older we grow, the more susceptible the rotator cuff is to damage. Pumping iron can put you at risk of long-lasting soreness, so do not lift heavy weights at all if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
7. Behind the Neck Lat Pull Down<\/h2>\n\n\n\nPinterest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLateral pulldowns behind the neck is an effective way to grow shoulders and wing muscles. For the older folks, there might be enough strain already without repeatedly pulling lifting heavy metal while our heads lean forward at an awkward angle. Plus, the excess strain can wreak havoc on your lower back and spine, which may not heal as quickly in older folks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
8. Deadlift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis strenuous exercise is done by super-fit athletes. If your goat is to increase and maintain stamina, deadlifting can be a great way to do it, but not when you\u2019re pushing 40! Yes, you can lift weights, but the slightest error can lead to disastrous effects on your neck, back, arms, and legs. That\u2019s a pretty scary thought, to say the least.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Exercise is indeed good for your health, but it can actually stress the body out if done excessively. So, it’s important that you do not go overboard, especially if you’re up there in age. Certain exercises even carry certain risks for middle-aged men and women. Here are 8 of the riskiest types of exercise those […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":49029,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[100,103],"tags":[126,128,127,125],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48150"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48150"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48150\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":58288,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48150\/revisions\/58288"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49029"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48150"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Once again, love your knees. Squats are a great way to build muscle in your thighs, abdomen, and buttons while wearing out your joints. To build and tone muscles in these areas, 30-minute walks around your neighborhood will help you plenty, provided that you stick to a daily routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
6. Triceps Dips<\/h2>\n\n\n\nTilt up shot of young caucasian woman in sportswear doing triceps dips with chair while training in living room at home<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe rotator cuff located near their triceps is a lot more delicate more delicate that people realize. The older we grow, the more susceptible the rotator cuff is to damage. Pumping iron can put you at risk of long-lasting soreness, so do not lift heavy weights at all if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
7. Behind the Neck Lat Pull Down<\/h2>\n\n\n\nPinterest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLateral pulldowns behind the neck is an effective way to grow shoulders and wing muscles. For the older folks, there might be enough strain already without repeatedly pulling lifting heavy metal while our heads lean forward at an awkward angle. Plus, the excess strain can wreak havoc on your lower back and spine, which may not heal as quickly in older folks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
8. Deadlift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis strenuous exercise is done by super-fit athletes. If your goat is to increase and maintain stamina, deadlifting can be a great way to do it, but not when you\u2019re pushing 40! Yes, you can lift weights, but the slightest error can lead to disastrous effects on your neck, back, arms, and legs. That\u2019s a pretty scary thought, to say the least.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Exercise is indeed good for your health, but it can actually stress the body out if done excessively. So, it’s important that you do not go overboard, especially if you’re up there in age. Certain exercises even carry certain risks for middle-aged men and women. Here are 8 of the riskiest types of exercise those […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":49029,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[100,103],"tags":[126,128,127,125],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48150"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48150"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48150\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":58288,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48150\/revisions\/58288"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49029"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48150"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
The rotator cuff located near their triceps is a lot more delicate more delicate that people realize. The older we grow, the more susceptible the rotator cuff is to damage. Pumping iron can put you at risk of long-lasting soreness, so do not lift heavy weights at all if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
7. Behind the Neck Lat Pull Down<\/h2>\n\n\n\nPinterest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLateral pulldowns behind the neck is an effective way to grow shoulders and wing muscles. For the older folks, there might be enough strain already without repeatedly pulling lifting heavy metal while our heads lean forward at an awkward angle. Plus, the excess strain can wreak havoc on your lower back and spine, which may not heal as quickly in older folks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
8. Deadlift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis strenuous exercise is done by super-fit athletes. If your goat is to increase and maintain stamina, deadlifting can be a great way to do it, but not when you\u2019re pushing 40! Yes, you can lift weights, but the slightest error can lead to disastrous effects on your neck, back, arms, and legs. That\u2019s a pretty scary thought, to say the least.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Lateral pulldowns behind the neck is an effective way to grow shoulders and wing muscles. For the older folks, there might be enough strain already without repeatedly pulling lifting heavy metal while our heads lean forward at an awkward angle. Plus, the excess strain can wreak havoc on your lower back and spine, which may not heal as quickly in older folks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
8. Deadlift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis strenuous exercise is done by super-fit athletes. If your goat is to increase and maintain stamina, deadlifting can be a great way to do it, but not when you\u2019re pushing 40! Yes, you can lift weights, but the slightest error can lead to disastrous effects on your neck, back, arms, and legs. That\u2019s a pretty scary thought, to say the least.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Exercise is indeed good for your health, but it can actually stress the body out if done excessively. So, it’s important that you do not go overboard, especially if you’re up there in age. Certain exercises even carry certain risks for middle-aged men and women. Here are 8 of the riskiest types of exercise those […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":49029,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[100,103],"tags":[126,128,127,125],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48150"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48150"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48150\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":58288,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48150\/revisions\/58288"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49029"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48150"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theseniormag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis strenuous exercise is done by super-fit athletes. If your goat is to increase and maintain stamina, deadlifting can be a great way to do it, but not when you\u2019re pushing 40! Yes, you can lift weights, but the slightest error can lead to disastrous effects on your neck, back, arms, and legs. That\u2019s a pretty scary thought, to say the least.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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