Originally Posted by
Cubdriver
Last 8 years I decided to skip the weights and only do cardiovascular activities like bicycling, running, swimming, and elliptical machine. I do not have bulky muscles but my weight control is good, I have great stamina and supposedly those who keep up the cardio program live longer.
True, cardio is key to long-term health but as you push 40 get back into a light all-around weight regimen (including abs!). Otherwise you'll be very injury prone if you are active...back, hamstrings, rotator cuffs, achilles tendon, etc.