Yoga Stretches for better SPLITS - BODY/AGE POSITIVE YOGA :) 40+ 50+ 60+ Fitness Inspiration! - Video

I got depressed during Covid because I was over 60 and couldn't attend my beloved martial arts classes, or go to the gym. Consequently, I gained over 40 lbs in 2.5 years! ????

WATCH ME GET BACK INTO SHAPE!!! ????

UPDATE: I've lost 23 lbs, 7 inches, 3 dress sizes, and here you are startin to see my abs and delt muscles! YAY. ????

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My WORKOUT:

CARDIO (5 days/week):
30 minute Hill Climb.
30 minute Bike Ride.

WEIGHT TRAINING (30-45 minutes - Every other day):
Rest 30 seconds between sets.
Hand weights 10 lbs. Both arms at the same time:
Bicep Curl to overhead lifts x 12
Hammer curl to overhead lifts x 12
Delts Forward & Backward rotations x 12 each
Circular lift (touching wts lo and hi) x 8
Extended Bicep & Hammer curls (ea side) x 16
Seated Chest Fly x 12
Reclined Chest Fly x 12
Reclined Side Pulses x 12

MACHINES:
Bicep Curl 65 lbs x 12
Triceps Press 140 lbs x 12
Chest Press (Push  Forward) 90 lbs x 12 (2 sets)
Calves 160 lbs x 24
Shoulder Press (Push up) 70 lbs x 12
+ 40 lbs x 18 pulses
Press Down 110 lbs x 24
Chest Fly 55 lbs x 8 (2 sets)
Seated Row (Pull Back) 85 lbs x 12
Lat Pull (Pull Down in Front) 100 lbs x 8
(Pull Down behind Head) 85 lbs x 8
Seated Leg Curls 120 lbs, 110 lbs, 100 lbs, 90 lbs, x 4 reps each.
Leg Extensions 110 lbs x 8 (2 sets)
Seated Leg Press (Seat high):
370 lbs x 12 reps (4 sets with different foot positions - Normal, Wide, Close, & each Leg supported) and
(Seat low) 170 lbs x 8 (full extension) + 12 pulses.
Hip Adductor (press in with thighs) 250 lbs x 8 (2 sets)
Hip Abductor (press out) 250 lbs x 8 (2 sets)

▪︎45 Minute YOGA cooldown (I try to do yoga daily, with up to 1 minute holds, to maintain flexibility as I age).

▪︎I begin every workout fasted, on an empty stomach, to boost growth hormone production, which plays a role in metabolism and helps protect lean muscle.

In fact, after a 24-hour fast, men and women experience a 2,000% and 1,300% increase in HGH production!

▪︎Then I have a 30g protein drink within 30 minutes of weight training, to help feed muscle growth.

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Hi! I'm a 60+ Certified "Naturist" (Nudist) Yoga Teacher (teaching both clothed and unclothed classes), Body Builder, retired O.R. Nurse, and Black Belt!

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I started studying YOGA in 1967 and began teaching in 1999. I am Certified, qualifying for registration with the Yoga Alliance of America at the Advanced Level.

I am also working toward my 5th Black Belt in martial arts. 2020 would have been my 48th year of martial arts practice. I hold Black Belt rank in Karate, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, and Shin Toshi. I have a blue belt in Jiu Jitsu.



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