My conversation with Ted continues. I told Ted, “The reason I don’t run is because I used to run. The last day I ran was the day before my last foot operation. That was nine years ago".
Ted said, “What about weight gain. I need to run to keep the weight off.”
Part 1
Ted was a gifted runner. He was not just a jogger. He would finish in the top 500 runners of running events where there were upward of 25,000 runners. He did this routinely well into his forties until his knee began to aggravate him. He was advised to rest and to run a less regular schedule. He did and it continued to get worse each year.
On April 10, 1899, Teddy Roosevelt delivered his speech, "The Strenuous Life."
From this NewScience.com article, Exercise linked to big drop in dementia risk, comes this quote:
"Regular exercise may reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease in the elderly by as much as 40%, according to a new study. And the effect is even more pronounced for those who are more frail, say the researchers".
From this study, Strength Training Early After Myocardial Infarction, comes this quote:
“In selected patients, low-to-moderate intensity strength training performed early after infarction is effective and may have lower rates of cardiovascular problems than aerobic exercise.”
There are a lot of rules for losing fat. One of those rules often mentioned is to eat small frequent meals throughout the day, as many as five or six small meals. I have been able to lose the last ten pounds I needed to lose following the six meal-a-day regime. Under such a regime there is a tendency to munch of snack foods that might not be best. Instead I have been eating small portions of salads, fruits, vegetables, and a little meat (not fried). This gets old after awhile, so to that I have added soup that I look forward to eating.
Laurence Cohen has been a competitive triathlete for more than 20 years. His performances have always been good but now he is getting better. A few years back he participated in the New York City Triathlon. He did well but did not win his age group. Three years later at the age of age 49, he finished 24th overall in the New York City Triathlon with over 3000 participants. As the oldest in his age group, 45 to 49, he finished first beating the nearest competitor by over five minutes.
From this article, Exercise Recommendations for Chronic Fatigue Sufferers Spark Debate , comes this quote:
A study by British researchers suggests that exercising beyond the point of fatigue is one way for people who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) to build strength and feel better.
And this:
The overhead press can be a very productive exercise. Like any exercise, if it performed with improper form or to excess injuries may result. For those who have shoulder or back problems it might be best to avoid this exercise altogether.