#6: Rest
Perhaps even more important than what you do is how much time you give your body to heal. Older bodies need more rest, not less; that means tough workouts require days off. The impulse to do more will often result in overtraining and, ultimately, injury. Konstantin constantly asks me to rate my energy level from 1 to 10. When in doubt, we do less. He asks me about my weekly plan for workouts on my bike and in the pool, insisting that I take days off even when that is not my original plan.
If you can afford it, massage is a great way to restore your body’s muscle tissue. Just good old sleep is equally important. Go to bed early and stay there. Look forward to big workouts, but if you feel run-down, cut back and wait to do them when you can complete the job without risking your overall progress.
Next: When It Comes to Food, Not Less But More
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Why does it seem as though there is always a reference to Tom’s “alpha male” status? It’s the worst sort of humblebragging: I started out as an alpha male jerk, but congratulate me for getting in touch with my sensitive side now that mortality has come a-knockin’.
Shouldn’t all middle aged men be concerned about their health and fitness?
I was going to comment on the ‘a-word’ too Pedro. I agree.
Who cares about whether he is alpha or not?
Bonking is a slightly antiquated brit slang word for sex. It has a naughtysaucy seaseaside end-of-the-pier type feel to it, rather like the word ‘shag’.
‘bonk’ what a glorious word 🙂
David Lynch’s MULHOLLAND DRIVE is a great film. Naomi Watts gives probably her greatest performance in a hypnotic investigation of fame, love, and ambition in L.A. It’s not a really bad movie. It’s a brilliant piece of cinematic art.
You do look great, though.
Great photos! Looking hot, Tom! Interesting article….middle aged men trying to keep it all fit! My karate sensei ( a 46 yo 6th degree black belt who lifts 300+ lbs and does pushups on his thumbs) has had to face his own health issues: hypertension, a gastrointestinal illness that required an extensive work-up and scared him briefly about the possibility of cancer (all negative!), fertility issues (slightly low sperm count and facing future fatherhood), and stress from unemployment…..I kinda joined karate on a lark and have ended up dedicating a good portion of the last 3.5 years of my life… Read more »
Leia you should write about that, “I think I get men better through relating to them physically”
I liked the article, but could have passed on the “if he can do it you can” part. First, it’s a horribly lazy cliche. Second, it’s not even true — your first line notes your “background in swimming, rowing, marathon running, and kickboxing.” Is that really “if he can do it anyone can” baseline material?
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