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    The 35-Minute Strength Workout I Do 3 Times a Week at 65

    At 65, I’ve landed on a strength routine that fits my recovery capacity and my goals — and it’s shorter than anything I did in my 40s. The Structure Three non-consecutive days a week, 35–45 minutes each. Simple push/pull/legs rotation: Push (chest, shoulders, triceps), Pull (rows, lat work, biceps), Legs (squats to chair height, Romanian deadlifts). 2–3 sets, 10–15 reps, focused on form over weight. On home days, resistance bands and adjustable dumbbells cover everything I need. Why Shorter Works Better Now Recovery is the limiting factor after 60. If I train too long, I need 3–4 days to recover, which means fewer sessions per week overall. Shorter sessions done…

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John, 65, walking in Reno

I'm John. 65, walking 2+ miles a day in Reno with my Apple Watch on. My VO₂ max came back Below Average — I decided to pay attention. This site is the journey.

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