Hi i am 58 and in reasonable nick but i am only too aware of the toll that window cleaning takes.
My friend(58) has shoulder problems and has been told by the doctor that he needs to slow down with his window cleaning work to help!! What i want to know is if we went to the gym what equipment and/or exercises would be best to help with shoulders,neck etc?
Cheers.
Just general strength training focusing on compound exercises, running and stretching. At 58 you will need to do stuff like squats to help raise testosterone levels, which will help with everything else. Working the legs causes a hormonal change which will help when you work stuff like your back/shoulders/chest/arms.
I'm 48 and feel fitter and stronger than when I was a young squaddie.
Work feels like a doddle; awkward reaches aren't awkward anymore.
For specific exercises just google. 5 x 5 routines are effective. Lift heavy, keep the reps low, use running for endurance and weight training for strength. Start gentle though and build it up.