[JasoninDenver]

I agree with improving flexibility and strength training as we age.

I was always focused more on aerobic workouts as biking and running have been hobbies for me. At about 45 my body started hurting more and more. I just tried working out harder to disastrous results.

At 50, I began working with a trainer to improve whole body strength and flexibility. My legs were strong as long as I moved them up and down. Any type of rotational or upper body activities showed me my functional strength was crap.

Now at 57, I manage arthritic knees, bad shoulders and sciatica. However, I feel good and my resilience to injury and/or falls has dramatically improved. By upping my protein intake about 25%, I have actually increased lean muscle mass.

My goal is to be mountain biking until 70 and hiking until 85.