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NFT: Workout Question

Samiam : 5/31/2020 12:48 pm
When gyms were open, I pretty much went every day. I would try to do different muscle groups not doing the same thing two days in a row, Now, I walk every day about 5-6 miles. I also do a single set of push-ups and a 90 second plank and a long set of bicep curls every day with light weights (not at the same time). I’ve lost some serious weight but it’s probably more related to not eating out. My question is, is it a mistake to do the pushups, planks, curls every day or should I rest some days like at the gym. I’m guessing walking every day is ok. Time is not an issue, I just don’t have very much equipment at home.
If it’s working for you  
ron mexico : 5/31/2020 1:33 pm : link
Keep doing it.

I would think any body weight exercises in moderation are fine to do every day.

It’s when you go heavy or high volume that you need to rest.
While it’s definitely not a good thing  
RC in MD : 5/31/2020 1:52 pm : link
To do any exercise repeated everyday due to the lack of rest period for recovery, it’s also almost worthless to do a single set of anything as a workout.

I would recommend a three day routine for working out if you don’t want to do it more than that. There are tons of body weight workouts for all levels out there to discover. A three round workout of your described routine of pushups, planks, and curls would do far more than a single set.

Try Tabata workouts if your health allows it. Just Google it, and you’ll get some good ideas.
I've been following  
Professor Falken : 5/31/2020 2:30 pm : link
Athlean-X since quarantine started. Working like a charm. Lots of variety and good home workouts without weights.
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I don't know your age, but I'm going to be 72 this summer  
BocaGene : 5/31/2020 10:25 pm : link
As I got older, I keep dropping the weight in my dumbell program that I started 30 years ago after being treated my Marino's Orthopod in Florida. I do my dumbell routine M/W/F but I ride my recumbent bike for 2 to 2+ hours every day Monday thru Friday.

On weekends I rest, except for the 10,000 ft hikes in the mountains or the three hours hikes in the desert here in Las Vegas.

My wife says I look like Jack LaLane (sp?) but this Covid shit has given me a Covid belly!

5'9"...185...I could be 175, but I like my daily dose(es) of Jamison's!
Boca Gene  
Samiam : 5/31/2020 10:56 pm : link
I’m almost 71. Pretty active . My walking walk, which is done every day, is about 6 miles and then I add during the day with 35-40 pushups, 90 second blanks and a set of 30-35 reps with light weights for biceps curls. I’ve lost about 20 pounds primarily by eating at home and eating healthy so losing weight is not an issue. I was asking about the need for rest during the week considering my routine is pretty limited.
I'm 55  
oghwga : 6/1/2020 7:28 am : link
And do absolutely nothing except for the physical work I do around the house. You two old codgers have made me ashamed and hopefully motivated.

God bless the both of you.
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