Over 40 Forum

[nzrodney]

Well then HC lets kick it in the gutz!! I would like to say for me age is absolutely no barrier to my BBing goals. I'm 45lbs heavier than when I was 35, I can lift around 30% more weight for more reps, I'm more defined, harder & leaner. Ok I take a few "sups" but I try to keep healthy & looking good. Age is only a number to me. I believe my training & the BBing lifestyle has slowed down the aging process, if not turned it around. Your thoughts guys?

 

[halfcenturian]

Well then HC lets kick it in the gutz!! I would like to say for me age is absolutely no barrier to my BBing goals. I'm 45lbs heavier than when I was 35, I can lift around 30% more weight for more reps, I'm more defined, harder & leaner. Ok I take a few "sups" but I try to keep healthy & looking good. Age is only a number to me. I believe my training & the BBing lifestyle has slowed down the aging process, if not turned it around. Your thoughts guys?

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I agree, totally.

I am bigger, stronger, leaner (body fat), harder, more vascular, more focused and disciplined in my lifting at 51, then I was at 35.
I take alot of supps, too. But WTF... they work!

 

[roadwarrior]

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I agree, totally.

I am bigger, stronger, leaner (body fat), harder, more vascular, more focused and disciplined in my lifting at 51, then I was at 35.
I take alot of supps, too. But WTF... they work!

That makes 3 of us. I did not even start getting serious about lifting until 40 and only understood/ started training right/ eating right to get bigger at 45. Supps do help. Before 40, I trained for endurance and flexibility to support other sports.

There is no reason to get old before you are good and ready. My mom and stepdad are in their mid 70's. They still ski, snowshoe, iceskate, swim, ride bicycle, hike, sail and golf. They are very active and show no signs of slowing down. They take lots of supps and eat very organic, low fat, high protein.

S

 

[Lambster]

I'm new here too @43 yrs old. I'm about 21 minutes on the 5k run. I'm going to do some distance hopefully by Februrary at do the 26.2 marathon in Austin, Tx.

On the flip side I'm still beating my peers, both young and old in tennis and lifting.

So this glucosamine is good stuff? I've read up on it and it sounds good. how long do you take until you notice pain subsides? i get a dull ache in my left knee from time to time.

 

[roadwarrior]

I'm new here too @43 yrs old. I'm about 21 minutes on the 5k run. I'm going to do some distance hopefully by Februrary at do the 26.2 marathon in Austin, Tx.

On the flip side I'm still beating my peers, both young and old in tennis and lifting.

So this glucosamine is good stuff? I've read up on it and it sounds good. how long do you take until you notice pain subsides? i get a dull ache in my left knee from time to time.

Takes about a month for the chrondroitin glucosamine to kick in. It does not work for everyone but worth a try.

One of my business partners is a competive tri-athlete in New England and has travelled quite a bit to run marathons. He's 54. Age is not a barrier.

 

[halfcenturian]

So I Benched 345 WITHOUT Tren. Just good ol' Test and Var.

Record is 355 - ON Tren. 1RM. I'm going to break thru that 1RM, GODAMIT!

Goal is 375. Then 400..... BFD!!!.... I'm only 51.





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[heavy_duty]

Looks like this forum crashed and burned after all.... OOOOOH Well.





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what do you mean?

 

[nzrodney]

I'm new here too @43 yrs old. I'm about 21 minutes on the 5k run. I'm going to do some distance hopefully by Februrary at do the 26.2 marathon in Austin, Tx.

On the flip side I'm still beating my peers, both young and old in tennis and lifting.

So this glucosamine is good stuff? I've read up on it and it sounds good. how long do you take until you notice pain subsides? i get a dull ache in my left knee from time to time.

EFA's are useful as well. I use flaxseed oil. Im trying a product containing hydrolyzed collegen 500mg, glucosamine sulphate 200mg & tumeric powder 50mg. Cant tell yet if ok & on winny inj so joints & tendons are squeeking like an old door.

 

[roadwarrior]

So I Benched 345 WITHOUT Tren. Just good ol' Test and Var.

Record is 355 - ON Tren. 1RM. I'm going to break thru that 1RM, GODAMIT!

Goal is 375. Then 400..... BFD!!!.... I'm only 51.





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HooRah.. HalfCenturian... way to move that iron! 51 is still a kid!

I'm on the same march to a 4 plate bench.

S

 

[Lambster]

EFA's are useful as well. I use flaxseed oil. Im trying a product containing hydrolyzed collegen 500mg, glucosamine sulphate 200mg & tumeric powder 50mg. Cant tell yet if ok & on winny inj so joints & tendons are squeeking like an old door.

That is good to know. I'm taking a good dose of fish oil daily. I'm also using a soft track at the high school for my lactic threshold training and interval training. I do one long run on the streets per week but I have Nike Air Max shoes which really helps absorb the shock.

I've had a few family members tell me that they had nagging pain disappear over night by taking "acai berry" juice. I began drinking some daily once I picked up the running gig just as a preventive for joint pain. Have not had a day where pain kept me inside so far. Not sure if I can credit the acai juice though.

New PR today! 3-miles in 21:01. I'm 5'11" and 184. Not bad for someone with slightly higher than optimal BMI.