Stronger Arms for Women

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by GordMay

Strength Training For Older Adults Can Slow The Aging Process
➥ Strength Training For Older Adults Can Slow The Aging Process.

Nice one Gord... will tie this in with my experiment with Protien Bulk builder.... my chicken wings are getting flabby....

[Pete7]

Originally Posted by Blue Stocking

Ask them to post an evidence photo

[boasun]

Originally Posted by Pete7

Hey! I resem-- er' resent that photo..

[capn_billl]

Pushups and chinups are tried and proven. And also important, anyone on the water should be able to pull themselves up with a rope, or one hand on a railing. If you can't do it, do whatever excercises you need to until you can.

[zeehag]

i donot understand why folks think rowing proprly or kayaking at speed is not a strengthener--LOL..... try doing your rowing properly ,using all the body and arms. try kayaking using entire arms--- makes speed happen--i donot lolligag at rowing , walking , bicycling or kayaking--i am strong ---- mebbe the folks panning the activities need to learn how to do it right--like the exercises in a gym--not done right they will hurt more than help.

[Zednotzee]

Originally Posted by zeehag

i donot understand why folks think rowing proprly or kayaking at speed is not a strengthener--LOL

Not saying it does nothing- great for endurance, but you're limited in how much bulk you can build, because once the kayak is moving, the level of resistance drops off. The OP mentioned strength, which I take to mean raw power rather than endurance.

like the exercises in a gym--not done right they will hurt more than help.

Agreed- technique is far more important than how much weight you actually lift. That's why weight rooms have mirrors- to check your technique.

[zeehag]

grow barnacles on bottom of said kayaka nd paddle consistently at 3 1/2 kts for over a mile. will definitely make strong arms without bulking ye up. i know--i do that.

[hummingway]

I find that rowing and hauling on sheets, cranking winches and pulling anchor chain to provide an excellent fitness routine. Far superior to my winter routine of lifting mugs of beer

[wingNwing]

I use "Thera-Band" resistance bands for a workout - sometimes wrapped around the mast - in addition to winch grinding and other activities of daily liveaboard living. The T-bands target specific muscles, are lightweight and easy to store, and don't rust ...