Originally Posted by
DiabloScott
What I've read is that there's a higher likelihood of injury - like pulled muscles and torn ligaments... not really cardio-related. I think a personal trainer who works with older folks might have better advice than a doctor.
I turned 60 a few weeks ago and I feel great and I sometimes push pretty hard. I'm really careful about my knees though.
So what do you do about taking care of your knees? I'm careful with them as well.
I run lower gears on my bikes and I generally spin the climbs. Not that there are a heck of a lot in central Iowa but there are some. I do a fair amount of riding though in the driftless region (SE MN and SW WI) where the hills are relentless and the grades can be pretty tough.