What's bodybuilding like after you turn 30?

[ROAD DOG]

Unfortunatley I will be turning 30 this year,I feel old!I have been hearing conflicting stories from some of the guy's in my gym about getting old.Some say your metabolism slows down after you hit 30 and it's harder to stay lean,and others say 30's was their best years as far as bodybuilding is concerned because of muscle maturity.I would like to hear from some of the old farts on the board about your experiences so I know what to expect.

 

[ROLGOR]

I get more aches and pains now. Diet and work takes care of staying lean. well maybe a little help from fina. I am 43 yrs old and I tell you what. I look better and am in better shape than most 20 year olds.

 

[Zyglamail]

Pretty much sucks ass now, dont recover as fast, dont burn fat as fast, HPTA is suppressed longer.....grrr getting old sicks .

 

[DOGGY]

okay Dog I'm an old gas blast...(to much protein)

Really though..i'm over 40 and my metabolism is
still rolling.. and the muscle keeps increasing.. not like
it did when i was younger but then i never did any AS
until i was 37.

I'd say you have plenty of good years left.. train hard
eat well, and cycle in a reasonable manner and you
should grow well.

 

[ROAD DOG]

Pretty much sucks ass now, dont recover as fast, dont burn fat as fast, HPTA is suppressed longer.....grrr getting old sicks .

How old are you ,if you don't mind me asking?

 

[nautica]

The burning fat part sux - but it is much easier to put on size - which will help burn muscle.

Nautica

Or you could ask Don
http://donyoungblood.com/ - he did not start until he was 35

 

[Zyglamail]

How old are you ,if you don't mind me asking?

Im sneaking up on 35 pretty fast. Dont get me wrong, I still love it and its not like progress doesnt exist or anything just doesnt seem like I recover as fast but I think I can grow just as fast, just have to train smarter. All and all I am much stronger, faster and healthier than all my friends, even those 10 years younger, so im doing ok.

 

[WARBIRDWS6]

i'm all for the muscle maturity. i look better than all the young bucks i know who are 19 and 20. my muscles/structure just look somehow better than theirs. i got the same metabolism i had at 20, now at 30 also. so i feel better than ever. smarter, bigger, and of course better looking. lol. just sucks to be old in general though.

 

[hayesjones]

Im 34, and feel much better then i did when i was 25!

 

[DOGGY]

Ulter... will you please set these young bucks straight..