Originally Posted by
Gene61
1) For my goal of just being strong into my old age and avoiding thin bones and weak muscles, a steady progression from novice to intermediate to advanced Strength Training is sufficient with maybe a little walking a few times a week. Basically I strength train until I drop at age 95 or so. (Hopefully!)
2) For my goal of Surfing, Skiing and Mountain Biking as long as possible into old age I just plan to replace the "medium" strength training day that week with whatever sport opportunity comes up, once my Novice phase is over. (Until then, I've sworn off anything that interferes with recovery.) 3-5 sporting "days" per month can keep me in condition for these sports without special conditioning work as long as I keep getting stronger.
3) For my once per year "guy trip" which usually entails paddling down a river for a week or climbing through the rain forest for 5 days, I do appropriate "conditioning" work for 3 weeks prior to the trip and I'm all set.