60+ minutes of exercise per day to maintain weight after age 50

[Selkie]

Agree w/Veronica about Spinervals and music making it more bearable. Unfortunately, some of my favorite Spinervals are the older ones that don't offer the "music off" selection so I can't listen to my own music. I've done Tough Love (3 hrs) straight through multiple times out of mule-headedness, and once, was able to knock out the 5 hour Hardcore 100. Once was enough for that one. ;-) I've now started mixing other workouts with my Spinervals and swimming, i.e., Ilaria Montaganani's Powerstrike/Athletica DVDs and recently, getting back into step workout DVDs. I've found that it's easy for my quads/glutes in my lazy leg to let the left leg carry the workload while cycling, but weight bearing exercising, particularly stepping, makes it more difficult for the right leg/glutes to let the stronger side do most of the work. Plus, I have always loved step workouts and Powerstrike. Variety is the key, as is doing what you enjoy.
Months away from turning 50, I find that I need a lot more recovery time after a hard workout. Saturday and Sunday naps are becoming the highlight of my week.