Natural Bodybuilding competitors

darrinallen · 01-14-2008, 05:51 AM

I know alot of the older natural competitors at my gym look great after 35 even into there 50's

KnowstheSky · 01-14-2008, 08:20 AM

51 here. Was a late bloomer to competing, and sure glad I finally did!

Bousman7 · 01-14-2008, 09:19 AM

I competed at age 17, left the sprot and the Gym at 19, returned to the gym at 37 and competed at 38 again. I am here to stay and wish I had never left. Starting a family young (19) forced me to take care of my responsibilities, but my dream is back. It is a lot of fun to compete, and even more fun feeling good about your body. God Bless. Brian

CardiMuscles · 01-15-2008, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by darrinallen

I know alot of the older natural competitors at my gym look great after 35 even into there 50's

If I may be permitted to demonstrate:

Barry Thomas (aged 60, soon to be 61)
Bernie Cooper (aged 65)
Dennis Mason (aged 62)
Dennis Rude (aged 57)
Scott Hults (aged 64)

and all 100% natural.

GROWLER · 01-15-2008, 07:35 AM

Bernie Cooper natural?? NABBA blood tests for everything....except GH. The other chaps are obviously natural.

CrazyEnough · 01-15-2008, 07:37 AM

Bernie cooper looks amazing!

FitIron · 01-15-2008, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by darrinallen

I know alot of the older natural competitors at my gym look great after 35 even into there 50's

In Feb....

I just started BB'ing 8 months ago. Lifting and bodybuilding is not something I do, but it is a lifestyle...

I love getting to the gym, and hate leaving...LOL

I'll compete for the first time May 24th 2008. It will be an NGA event...

farsscf · 01-15-2008, 08:45 AM

Wow, you guys are an inspriation to keep at it. I see you guys then look at men I know your age and think wtf? And all they do is whine about how bad they feel. I have tried to influence my dad and father in law but they just keep going to the Dr to find out why they feel so crappy.

FitIron · 01-15-2008, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by farsscf

Wow, you guys are an inspriation to keep at it. I see you guys then look at men I know your age and think wtf? And all they do is whine about how bad they feel. I have tried to influence my dad and father in law but they just keep going to the Dr to find out why they feel so crappy.

Welcome farsscf!

farsscf · 01-15-2008, 08:52 AM

Thanks

smdiskin · 01-16-2008, 02:56 AM

I've tried to get my dad back into it too... that man is built to row... not fair... I remember going to the gym with him and seeing him on the Concept 2 ergometer and it was a completely natural movement, most people have to be taught how to do it... he's 6 foot with really long arms and was totally unfit at the time and yet I had difficulty keeping up with him... not fair... saying that he gets a kick out of me in the gym... he is actually very supportive...
Just imagine Santa Claus in the gym.... that's my dad... and I think he's one of the few people (specifically men and of his age) I actually know that don't think it's unladylike, ugly etc for a girl to lift weights... it's great...

StartinOver-68 · 01-17-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by farsscf

Wow, you guys are an inspriation to keep at it. I see you guys then look at men I know your age and think wtf? And all they do is whine about how bad they feel. I have tried to influence my dad and father in law but they just keep going to the Dr to find out why they feel so crappy.

I have a daughter 12 years older than you, so I'm pretty sure I'm older than your father and father in law. I do not even have a family Dr., I take NO prescription drugs, I'll take an ibuprofin once or twice a year, haven't had a cold or illness in at least 10 years.

Tell 'em to get off their duff and start living !!