I thought I would have accomplished a lot more today and also before I was 35

Re:I thought I would have accomplished a lot more today and ... by kyuudou on Monday August 31, 2020 @08:06PM (#24337170)

I would suggest kettlebells to build and maintain connective tissue and add a bit of bulk. Otherwise I've found the same - I don't need a gym but I go mainly for the social aspect and heavier weights. And nifty massage devices.

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Re:I thought I would have accomplished a lot more today and ... by graeme on Monday August 31, 2020 @10:34PM (#24338003)

Thanks, may try that again. When I tried before I had some lower back issues. This may have been the same mobility issue that gave me trouble doing squats.

What kind of connective tissues do they maintain?

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Re:I thought I would have accomplished a lot more today and ... by kyuudou on Tuesday September 01, 2020 @06:58PM (#24348104)

For the back issue, start with lower weight or build up your "core" muscles better first before doing any other strength training. I am not a trainer, though!

Connective tissue = tendons, fascia, muscles themselves When working with machines like at many gyms, the movement is really isolated. Free weights are better since they kind of force your muscles into different directions. Kettlebells are a bit better in that regard and are more versatile and easier to use sporadically like in a home office environment.

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