m a male 47 yrs. Having done a steady gym routine for 3 years now. In general I do a push/pull type routine. Push group on Mon & Thurs, Pull group on Tues & Fri. I cardio on Weds and do outdoor cardio on the weekends. My goal has always been general fitness with some muscle indurance. No way a bodybuilder or power lifter. I don't (IMHO) aggressively push myself compared to many at the gym. I warm up each group with a light set then do 3 sets of 10 then 8 then 6 reps. Seems like a reasonable routine no?
Now that I've gotten to increased weight loads, I have noticed continuing joint weakness issues. I find I must stay on at the same levels of training for several weeks before I can even think of increasing weights. My soreness is rarely with the muscles but the underlying joint. I know this sounds vague but I find my joints (perhaps the tendons?) are always the weak link in my workout. Shoulders, elbows, and knees. It just seems compared to others at the gym I've talked to I seem to have a lot of joint issues.
Anyone else here struggle with building the joints first over the muscles themselves?
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Bill
Now that I've gotten to increased weight loads, I have noticed continuing joint weakness issues. I find I must stay on at the same levels of training for several weeks before I can even think of increasing weights. My soreness is rarely with the muscles but the underlying joint. I know this sounds vague but I find my joints (perhaps the tendons?) are always the weak link in my workout. Shoulders, elbows, and knees. It just seems compared to others at the gym I've talked to I seem to have a lot of joint issues.
Anyone else here struggle with building the joints first over the muscles themselves?
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Bill