Unfortunately, it’s time for me to stop CrossFit. I (62M) trained for about 6 years and stopped early in 2020 due to a partially torn bicep tendon. I started again about 7 months ago but now I have tendinitis in both elbows. My body is telling me to stop high impact work. The only exercise I currently do is brisk walking (I can’t run due to a recurring calf strain that happens when I start to run after a few times a week). I’m unhappy when I don’t exercise. I’d love some advice on what to do next. I’ve considered buying either a rowing machine or an assault type bike but I really enjoy going to a class and working out with others. I’ve done lots of martial arts in the past but, at my age and being a small business owner, I have a real fear of getting injured and not being able to work (happened years ago when I injured my back doing squat cleans). I don’t really know what to do if I go the Planet Fitness route since the only weight training I’ve ever seriously done was CrossFit.
What type of exercise program would you all suggest?
Edit 1: I’m a scaled athlete, especially now. Years ago, at my peak, I’d RX maybe 10% of the wods and I trained 3-4 days a week. I am what I am. I’m not a guy who’s going to RX most wods. For those who suggest I should put my ego aside, well, that’s what I’m doing now. Those who suggest I just stick with it and scale even more need to read my post and please answer the question. Will I ever go back to CrossFit? Yes, I think I will and hope I will because I truly enjoy it but right now isn’t the time. What I need to do now is find something with a bit less of a high impact on me and my arthritic toe, aching knees, bad lower back, partially torn bicep tendon and elbow tendonitis (in both elbows).