Workouts at the gym continue unabated. There are no rest days. The weight and cardio regimen are strictly followed. Strength and stamina have been restored to that prior the “super-duper corona” plan-demic. In fact, the workouts are actually no longer challenging. However, there will be no increase of any kind from this point forward. Workouts are classified as “maintenance only.”
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| Ol’ Lavahead |
There is no absolutely desire to increase body mass. At 66 years of age, that would be foolish. The physique has also been restored. Muscle mass that was lost during the “lockdown” has returned. Body fat remains at about 18 to 20 percent.
The main cardio workout is only for 30 minutes on the elliptical trainer. The latest modification is a reduction in speed but with an incline increase to the maximum setting. Maximum heart rate probably hovers at 130bpm.
The workouts will continue indefinitely. Muscle strength is very important. The muscles support the skeletal structure and decreases bone and skeletal deformations. Cardiovascular workouts benefit the heart, lungs, blood circulation, and keep the joints from stiffening.
Eventually, the body will “give out.” There is some point when the degeneration will accelerate beyond whatever remedial benefits are accrued from the workouts. That will be a bad day. Living beyond that point would be difficult.
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