Full Active Recovery Day For Older Men (REST & RECOVER!)

I know today might not be the most exciting topic, but I really want to talk to you about Active Recovery. Active Recovery is something that we should all be doing every week. It takes several days for our muscles to recover from an intense workout. We are intentionally trying to tear our muscle fibers down because the more we break them down, the more they repair and grow. So, what is active recovery? There are so many things you can do, so let’s get started!

You really just want to have some light exercise where you are increasing the blood flow in your body. You can do swimming, take a bike ride, mow the lawn, walk the dog..there are so many things you can do when trying to have active recovery days. For those of you with pets and maybe you get in a routine, they know when it is time for a walk. When I am done mowing my lawn, my buddy Mojo knows it is time for a walk. Active recovery will really help your muscle recover, especially when you have a lot of lactic acid buildup. I know when you are sore you might not want to do anything, but I highly encourage you to get out and do some active recovery.

Every little thing you do to actively recover will help you to get ready for the rest of your week with getting back to your workouts. Yoga is also great to do, even rolling on a foam roller is something you can do. Soreness in your joints can be caused just from your muscles being tight and sore. So stretching and actively stretching can help you relieve pain and joint soreness.

Alright guys, that wraps up this video tutorial for how to have active recovery days. Make sure to subscribe to our channel for more videos on how to rest and recover from your workouts and focus on your nutrition.

[LiveAnabolic]

Whether it's today or you take an active recovery day later in the week... here's what I do to get the most so my body can rest, recover, and recharge for my next workout... comment below and let me know what you think!

[jameshigginbothamiii]

I'm 62 and I can relate. I've done the "3 on 1 off 2 on 1 off" routine, it's tough, especially when you lift heavy. At the same time, no matter how I feel, I want to workout every day...once in awhile I feel just to worn out to do anything, but not often. Hahaha...one of my "active" days or a workout that I count is cutting grass, yard work in general...usually Saturdays...my Mom's yard and then hop on over and do my yard...obviously, not weight lifting that day.

[fivenineau]

I have been "off" training for the summer, only bike, hike, walk, etc. When school is back in swing, I will be returning to my Monday, Wednesday, Friday compound exercise program through until spring/summer 2021. I take weekends "off" and only walk, yard work, etc when I am weight training and never have DOMS. Good advice, Mark!

[johnf]

Great advice Mark! I'm 65 and I'm in the gym 5 days (M-F) a week. I use Wednesday as one of my active recovery days by doing only yoga. I use a self-propelled mower too, it takes me about an hour. I use my fitness watch to log steps and get in little over a mile.

[jeffdavis]

Mark thanks again you really keep us " old guys" going. I took a active rest day today by make my outdoor gym bigger and because it was hot and smokey out ( yep I live in California where the fires are at ) I did low impact resistance band workout in my bedroom

[dirtyhorse]

Even though I'm older than you, your a great inspiration to me. So..much negativity these days that rottens people's thoughts. Thanks again. Until next time.

[shaunspellman]

I love how you simply break it down! Thanks for sharing! 👍🏾💪🏾🏋🏽‍♀️🏌️‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️

[puncherdavis]

51 and I went wayyy to hard on squats and the MCL LCL on my left knee told me about it. Now im rolling it out and going easy till the next workout. But we will get it done

[marbatz]

As always. Thank you for all that you do an the ease which you explain things.

[fahimshariff]

Greetings from South Africa. Yes, my mind and heart want the workout, but my 55 year old body says chillax bro. Rest and recuperation days do wonders for the next workout. 😊

[ingemarjohnsson]

The foamroller is great to use for the muscles👍🇸🇪

[bradbo]

I take 2 days off a week....and one day i Will do yoga and the other I just make sure i get a walk in....im only 52 come sunday...but the days off really help prevent soreness.

[chrism]

I’m 52 and do 4 day full body and mountain bike on weekends!

[rjpdividend]

Thanks for this series - I just found you and like you I am 57. I was wondering how many times a week should we be training a body part for optimal growth. Thanks for the videos - I really appreciate them.

[JamesHarris-woum]

Thanks, really appreciate your channel. I am 60 now and feeling much better following your advice. Would you recommend 5 days a week for a hard half hour workout? Or 3 with a light day in between? I do cardio, stretch, lift and abs on hard days.

[jasonhurst]

What would be the best form of cardio, or cardio machine for a person with balance issues to use for both Steady State cardio, AND H.I.I.T Cardio? For someone over 50.

Thanks.

[jons]

Great video, I’m 67 and I refer to mowing as yard work crossfit and living in the mountains of Idaho we also do firewood crossfit (cutting, splitting and stacking) and in the winter there’s snow removal crossfit (we measure our snow in feet). Other active recovery days include hiking and kayaking on the lakes nearby. Still lifting though, I think I’m addicted to the endorphins ! 🤣

[craigneff]

We have the exact same mower. It always makes me laugh that I know people who pay for a personal trainer AND pay for someone to mow their yard.

[anthonynkurt]

Any significance to the #33 on the car?

[sonyarowe]

Is that a gay pride flag on top of your car? Just curious.