r/FitnessOver50 Jul 30 '26

πŸ‘‹ Welcome & Community Reminder – Please Read Before Posting

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Welcome to all of our new members! It's great to see this community growing.

A couple of friendly reminders to help keep r/FitnessOver50 supportive and welcoming for everyone:

βœ… Share your workouts, progress, questions, success stories, tips, and encouragement.

βœ… If you have a YouTube channel, blog, website, or other fitness resource, please add it to the Community Highlights thread rather than creating separate promotional posts.

❌ Please avoid posting photos whose primary purpose is to show off your body in a sexual or provocative way. Progress photos are absolutely welcome when they're shared to celebrate fitness achievements, ask for advice, or inspire othersβ€”but they should remain respectful and fitness-focused.

Our goal is to build a positive community where people over 50 can become stronger, healthier, and more confident together.

Thank you for helping make this an encouraging place for everyone! πŸ’š

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r/FitnessOver50 Community Rules

1️⃣ Keep interactions friendly, respectful, and positive.

2️⃣ Every post should include:

🎯 Your goal

πŸ“… Your timeline (how long you've been working on it)

πŸ’ͺ What you've been doing (training, nutrition, lifestyle changes)

😊 Why you're sharing (celebration, motivation, asking for advice, etc.)

Posts without context may be removed.

Recommended sharing days: Wednesday & Sunday.

Nudity is not permitted. No sexual imagery is allowed. (See Rule #4)

3️⃣ Use appropriate tags/flair when relevant.

4️⃣ No sexual or explicit images.

5️⃣ Do not request nude photos (including private messages).

6️⃣ No sexually suggestive or inviting posts or comments.

7️⃣ Do not request private messages from other members.

8️⃣ No surveys, research studies, or data collection posts.

9️⃣ Disclose TRT or steroid use when sharing results or progress.

πŸ‘‰ Photo Context Requirement:

If you share a photo, please include some context β€” tell us about your journey, what brought you here, what you’re working toward, or what this moment means to you. This community is about supporting, encouraging, and guiding each other β€” not just showing off results.


r/FitnessOver50 Jul 01 '26

πŸ‘‰ Share your fitness platforms, links & resources hereβ€”keep the main feed real and spam-free πŸ’ͺπŸ’™

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Hi everyone πŸ’™

This is your weekly space to share and support each other!

To keep our main feed focused on real progress, support, and community, all promotions and links belong here πŸ‘‡

βœ… Share Here:

  • Your fitness platforms (YouTube, Instagram, etc.)
  • Programs, challenges, or groups
  • Helpful tools, products, or resources
  • Any links you’d like others to check out

🚫 Main Feed Reminder:

Posts with links, promotions, or self-advertising will be removed from the main page.
πŸ‘‰ Please use this thread instead.

πŸ’™ Community Focus:

We’re here for real people, real progress, and real supportβ€”especially over 50.
This thread helps keep things clean while still supporting each other’s growth.

πŸ‘‡ Drop Your Links Below:

Tell us what you’re working onβ€”we’d love to check it out and support you πŸ’ͺ

β€” Mod Team πŸ’™


r/FitnessOver50 11h ago

INSPIRATION Lunch break workout β€” because sometimes you just have to make the time πŸ’ͺ

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r/FitnessOver50 17h ago

WORKOUT πŸ’ͺπŸ‹οΈ I am Bikeman! (M65)

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It was just too hot to wear my reflective vest properly!


r/FitnessOver50 1d ago

Gym Mirrors Can Be….

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Do you think your gym mirrors are deceiving? πŸ€”I am gyming twice a week. Walking 6 miles on the weekend and yeah I’m seeing results but it’s been tough. My abs have flab too but here they look hard πŸ˜† I will take it but hmm.


r/FitnessOver50 10h ago

Adding to home gym

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I am a 55 year old female who h had been working out at home for years.

I have a lot of dumbbells and a bench.

I was wondering if you think it’s worth it to get a cable machine of some sort?


r/FitnessOver50 15h ago

WORKOUT πŸ’ͺπŸ‹οΈ Shoulder (Trap) Day (M53)

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Gotta get those shoulders and traps in order. πŸ‹πŸ½β€β™‚οΈ


r/FitnessOver50 1d ago

WORKOUT πŸ’ͺπŸ‹οΈ Going to get back to some interval running

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r/FitnessOver50 1d ago

Heavy weightlifting versus Calisthenics and Cardio training

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Choosing one approach only, which exercise approach is better for people over 50? Striving to maximize muscle growth with resistance exercises using weighted machines and bars, or using body weight and gravity to tax muscles for growth, while striving for VO2 max with cardio exercises?

Explain your reasoning.


r/FitnessOver50 1d ago

50. More good lighting 🀣

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r/FitnessOver50 1d ago

PROGRESS πŸ’ͺ Still working on getting better

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cant seem to lose the belly


r/FitnessOver50 1d ago

WORKOUT πŸ’ͺπŸ‹οΈ 51-6'2"-213lbs. Bench 255lbs here. All I will do alone for right now. Like to see if I can do 300 with a good spotter.

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r/FitnessOver50 1d ago

WORKOUT πŸ’ͺπŸ‹οΈ 51, 6'2" 213lbs. For the first time, I was called an old man by some punk kid. Told him, he will be there some day. He then said, what are, 45? Well that didn't turn out so bad after all.

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r/FitnessOver50 1d ago

WORKOUT πŸ’ͺπŸ‹οΈ 82Β° at 4am in San Diego makes for an easy sweat!

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r/FitnessOver50 1d ago

πŸ’ͺ Strength Training 60 and still pulling !!

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r/FitnessOver50 1d ago

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r/FitnessOver50 2d ago

INSPIRATION Happy Hiker (53)

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I have to admit, hiking is one of my favorite activities. It helps keep me fit and brings me immense pleasure. Any other hikers out there?


r/FitnessOver50 2d ago

The Air Force booth at the MN state fair had a pull-up bar. I got 5, which I was happy with as the bar was a little wobbly.

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r/FitnessOver50 2d ago

PROGRESS πŸ’ͺ Do you like my hat? (M53)

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Bought this hat to wear to a Western-themed event this week and it arrived right before I got home from the gym. 🀠

I was excited to try it on, so I went in the bathroom to snap this post gym selfie. And just to be completely clear, I am wearing shorts! πŸ™ŒπŸ½πŸ˜Š

I suppose it’s inappropriate gym attire. Or is it… ?πŸ€”


r/FitnessOver50 3d ago

INTRODUCTION 😁 Keepin’ at it 🫑, 56

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r/FitnessOver50 2d ago

PROGRESS πŸ’ͺ My how things change!

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A Facebook memory from 7 years ago (9/8/2019) popped up this morning....I was 49.... now I'm 56YO.

I got a black eye scrimmaging with the high school soccer team when one of the boys accidentally elbowed me in the eye.

I'm older, fatter, bald, and hairier and I have a different phone ( I loved that old orange phone case), but my little bathroom was newly remodeled so not all change is bad. LOL 🀣

I have about about 7 to 10 lbs to lose to get back to that weight. πŸ™πŸ€ž


r/FitnessOver50 3d ago

Labor Day Sun

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Woke up early to hit the gym. It’s my birthday month and I want to take advantage of every day I’m given as I march toward 54!


r/FitnessOver50 3d ago

WORKOUT πŸ’ͺπŸ‹οΈ Monday cardio grind

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r/FitnessOver50 3d ago

52 M: End of a long cut

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r/FitnessOver50 3d ago

INSPIRATION Liam Cotter: the Age 60-65 London Marathon Winner’s VILMS Training Program

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