Fitness enthusiast, lifelong athlete, facing crossroads

[Emilia]

Pain in the tendon goes straight into the hand tendons, down the forearm from the elbow. That's the one that won't heal. Sharp shooting pain in forearm randomly, like when you push the bar on a door to open it. No issues when using weights, has to be lifting with the fingers or pushing movements. Really odd

I've never had that, only the burning sensation in my sleep. Maybe something for a doctor/physio? Could be more serious than what a d.i.y. recovery routine could fix.

[thefooloftheyear]

I don't equate power lifters, football players, etc. as examples of healthy lifestyle or fitness. More strength is not better than less strength..what counts is being able to perform a function and withstand stress. in excess fat or muscle can just mean more wear and tear on tendons, ligaments, etc. See this all the time as a nurse...active slender males vs active heavier males. The former are usually active well into their senior years.

 

 

Respectfully disagree....

 

I think as you age(and this is important for both men and women).Its VITALLY crucial to maintain a good and solid muscle base..No you dont have to be a bodybuilder and carry 300 lbs of mass, but I do think its best to stay big and strong as you age..Muscle protects the body from injury to tendons and other connective tissues. Think about it..Most skinny/lean people(as they age) become frail and break bones and have knee and joint problems. Because they lack the muscle, the stress then gets placed squarely on the joints, tendons and connective tissues..Ill agree that being fat and weak isnt the answer, but while i have little aches and creaks, Im very heavily muscled, yet Ive never had any hip, knee or any other major injuries and most of my friends have all been under the knife at my age or earlier..

 

TFY

[flowingmane]

Enjoying the discussion, thanks everyone.

 

Skeletal muscle and bone: effect of sex steroids and aging was rather interesting to read, in light of looking at women and physiological aging.

 

I'm re-evaluating some of my nutrition and supplements, given that I have been continuing to use what worked well or was recommended for me in my mid 30s, and I've got a lot more miles under me now, literally and figuratively. My life outside of my exercise / sports changed a lot since then. Looking at what needs more support now, less support, maybe things that are wholly new.

 

Also decided I'm going to go visit an arm specialist and see what's going on with the injuries. I've also switched off *all* weight work for the next 60 days, focusing on cardio, pilates, yoga to see how my body responds.