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How fit can you (realistically) be at 50?

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Alsoflamingo · 28/08/2014 20:40

So….. Madonna may have dodgy biceps, but no one can deny the woman is fit. I am not 50 yet, but heading in that direction alarmingly fast and wondering what is achievable in terms of fitness/strength/tone etc. I have always been pretty healthy, did gymnastics as a kid, then kick boxing. Still do ballet and yoga. I suppose I'm after inspiration, really. Positive stories. Just picked up a copy of American Vogue because it has an article entitled 'Getting superfit at 46' which appealed to me. Am I in denial? Do we have to just don comfy clothing and do gentle stretching at this stage in life or can we really push it? Having slight mid-life crisis (probably pretty obvious)...

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ilovepowerhoop · 28/08/2014 20:58

there a gran/grandpa couple that go to my body pump class and there is a woman in her 70's that goes to my powerhoop class (she also goes to aerobics) so I dont think you have give up just yet

buffersandbumpers · 28/08/2014 20:52

You can be as fit as you want to be. Strength training and CV work is almost more important the older you get. And it's never too late.
If you've been doing yoga and Pilates then you're in a really good position to start upping the ante.
Choose something you enjoy and go for it - your body will tell you if it doesn't like something so be prepared to listen to it. Don't use age as an excuse Smile