Looking for Exercise Rtn to Maintain.

[PamCan]

Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum.
I am 58yrs old and over the past year have lost 60lbs with diet and exercise. Exercise consisted of Step-Aerobic tape (1hr) 4x week and Pilates 3x week, or step-aerobic 4x and The Firm's combo tape (aerobics and wieghts) 3x.

I'm now at my goal weight but still have fat around the waist and upper back. I know how to maintain my weight through diet, but don't know how to adjust my exercise routine. I don't want to "bulk-up" or look over defined (not that young anymore ).

Any advice will be appreciated.

Thanks in Advance.

[MAURER]

im sure you can find plenty of routines by using the search or looking at darkangel's newbie thread in the general fitness. i don't see why you would need a plan any different than others.

[MAURER]

welcome, by the way!

[cursor]

Hi there PamCan. Welcome to DiscussFitness.com. Congratulations on your fabulous success to date. Quality sources to address your particular situation can be found in these references:

• Clarence Bass (65 years old) website
• Challenge Yourself – Leanness, Fitness & Health at Any Age
• Strength Training Past 50

Here are some previously made recommendations for starting a resistance training program for someone who has dumbbells:

2000-calorie meal plan & workout routine

Here's a recent conversation with a 72-year old:

http://www.discussfitness.com/showth...390#post166390

If you have further questions, feel free to post-away!

[PamCan]

Thanks very much Cursor - your supportive response is appreciated. Having concentrated on nothing but weight *loss* for the past year, I suddenly realize I know *nothing* about exercise as a life-style and am amazed to discover that I really enjoy it, I'm feeling fitter and healthier and don't want to revert or hurt myself.

Thanks again - I will check out all your recommendations.
Pam