There comes a time when we are not as spry as we once were. A former Football player (Saturday and almost Sunday) and a life time working as an Independent logger (many years before all of the modern equipment) the body has taken more than it's fair share of beatings. Some equipment such as the elliptical or bike is needed because of the motion. For me circular is WAY more comfortable than walking(knees are shot) and weight machines reduce the sway. For example I can bench 300 lbs on a machine but using free weights 1/3 of that amount would tear my shoulders up as they sway and the technique wouldtear at some ole beat up rotator cups.
Swimming will be an important part of my exercise as it is low impact
This is why I search for a gym that can take care of an aging Lion like me.