Watch out for that… Treeeee!

Someone asked me WHAT are some current fitness trends that people over 55 should be aware of? The first thing that crossed MY Mind was "aware of, or wary of?"
Jus' because something is trending doesn't mean that "Smart Seniors" should be trying it... Know what I mean?!?
So, have you heard of or are considering Tree-bumping, Tree-slapping and tree-patting? These are a few variations of controversial fitness trends that involve Seniors colliding with tree trunks or hitting them with their hands.
Sounds to me like "knee-jerk reaction" to being a Tree-Hugger...
Jus'sayin'
These practices are professed to have fitness benefits and treat cervical spondylosis, despite appearing OBVIOUSLY painful...
Painful enough that apparently caused at least One death...
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202407/1315640.shtml#:~:text=Senior%20people%20exercise%20in%20%22wild%22%20ways.,-Photo%3A%20VCG&text=The%20practice%20of%20tree%2Dbumping,believed%20to%20have%20fitness%20benefits.

However, in Qi Jong & Tai Chi the practice of "self-slapping" is praised for circulatory impact...
Key word here being - IMPACT!
For more on this, click here and read more ..
https://www.dragonflypilates.com.au/blog/slapping-and-tapping-for-warm-up

Now, for my actual RECOMMENDATIONS" on the subject of "Fitness trend to be aware of", consider both your Mind and your Muscles, along with "Micro-workouts" for boosting your overall activity level...
Read on about Somatic exercise(aka Mindfulness in Motion), beneficial for overall health, including but not limited to Blood Pressure, Sleep and Cognitive capacity...
Read & learn more about
Exercise snacking (defined as a brief period of high-intensity movement or exercise that typically lasts for no more than two minutes. And it's something that you can and should do at various points in your day),
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/exercise-snacks


HYROX vs CrossFit - which is the best fit for Senior Fitness?
Anyone who's worked with me over the last 40+ years will know I believe there is no One-size-fits-All workout, BUT, if I had to choose ONE of these two formats to do the rest of my life, I'd choose....
(Insert a drumroll here.................)
*Well, read this linked article to find out more for yourself -
https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/outdoor-activity/hyrox-vs-workout-b2504749.html

My choice is  HYROX - Hyrox is more structured and uniform and adaptable, while CrossFit is more varied and emphasizes community, but honestly, community is where you find it and I've never had One single person come to me, nagging about chronic injuriea from HYROX participation, but I have had a few too many who were previously involved in CrossFit...
Jus'sayin'


Rucking is a terrific option for walkers who want more; slap on a backpack and hit the road jack - just be sure it fits properly and is weight-filled appropriately for your fitness level and core/back (or as I call it "Union") health.
And yesssss, it can be done on a treadmill, for those who prefer the safety of "The Great Indoors"
Read more here about "getting your 'Ruck' in Gear!"
https://www.verywellfit.com/what-is-rucking-8619172


Hard 75/75 Hard (I've heard practitioners call it by both names).
Some say the program has helped them transform mentally and emotionally, while others say it has downsides, such as a lack of scientific basis and specificity, but if its a lifestyle challenge you're looking for, 75-Hard is worth a "look-see"...
Click here to find out if this Transformation is your cup of Tea...
https://www.forbes.com/health/fitness/what-is-the-75-hard-challenge/

Finally, I am frequently asked about Functional Fitness and Hybrid Workouts; well...
Hybrid fitness workouts are just those designed to provide all-around fitness for all-around benefits, and Functional fitness is getting fit for best functioning in life or overall activity, and technically, anything is Functional, (until you push too hard, get too sore to move become totally uninterested in fitness because you're too pooped to Function any more...
So, more specific, please...and thank you.

Someone asked me WHAT are some current fitness trends that people over 55 should be aware of? The first thing that crossed MY Mind