There are so many options that work multiple muscle groups vs. the machines that isolate that will work your core. I tend to go for exercises that give me bang for the buck. A deadlift, rings, bear crawls, farmer's walks, overhead barbell press with no bench, dumbbell snatch, plank, toes to bar, and the list goes on and on. I still personally prefer a high intensity interval training or Crossfit type workout over the old gym mentality of machine to machine or exercise to exercise. I just feel better post workout and I push harder against a clock or in a social environment. Some specific strength training is a good idea additionally for any areas you feel are a weakness or of interest. I still like to run and jog especially off road, but I know it's not really that healthy compared to high intensity interval training workout. With a HIIT workout, we can work on strength and cardio. I recall when I was in peak Crossfit shape at 41, I ran a 6:05 mile with almost no running training! I couldn't believe it. Lifetime is a gorgeous facility. I was a member there for many years as well.
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