So my father has decided to get back on track in the gym. I couldn't really find any useful articles in the main page. Anyways, besides a solid diet and good training, what sort of supplements should I advice my father? Any specific brands and products would help, too.
Thanks in advance.
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04-25-2009, 01:49 PM #1
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Recommended supplements for a 50year old?
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04-25-2009, 02:01 PM #2
A protein powder would be a good idea (they are taken usually post-workout). Alot of people here like Optimum Nutrition's whey protein, but there are TONS out there.
Honestly, I can't recommend anything else. No matter what anybody says, alot of non-food supplements can put stress on the body and what will assuredly not affect someone in their 20s might cause some issues in an older body.Disclaimer: The above statments represent my own opinion. The above statements do not constitute medical advice.
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04-25-2009, 02:48 PM #3
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04-25-2009, 03:18 PM #4
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04-25-2009, 03:28 PM #5
Universal Pak, Omega and Flex... Getting where your old man is right now and those are my staples. Once he get going he can add other supplements. A proteing shake is always good to add extra protein to the diet.
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04-25-2009, 03:34 PM #6
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04-25-2009, 03:52 PM #7
I turned 50 years old in Feb. I am 6' 3", and weigh 320 lbs. I celebrated by squatting 500 lbs., 10 times my age. I was low too, because the kids who are "coaching" me are national level lifters at LA Tech, and they don't let me slide just because I am old. I hit 600 two weeks ago, and am now working on 650. I never used a belt or wrapped. Now I do.
In answer to your question. I have a good wife who takes care of my diet. I use a multi-vitamin, calcium, glucosomine and chondriotin, fish oil, vitamin C. I get these at Costco or Sam's Club, or whatever is on sale at BB.com. I take ZMA at bedtime.
I like a protein shake first thing in the morning, and right after I lift. I use 100% Whey Protein from Optimum Nutrition, and add glutamine and creatine. Higher Power creatine and glutamine from BB.com have proven to be great values.
Right before I work out, I take some White Flood. I have tried many NO products, and like them, but I like White Flood best. I add creatine, glutamine, and beta-alanine to my pre-workout drink. The beta-alanine from Now Sports has proven to be a good value, once again, found here on BB.com. I sometimes use an asprin and an advil to. This makes a CAE stack with the caffeine in the white flood.
Recovery and Pain are two things an old guy really has to work at managing. After a heavy squat day, sometimes I am not fully recovered for three or four days. I usually work chest after legs, then back and shoulders, and then I do just an arm day so that I have plenty of time in between leg days. I only work heavy on legs, once a week.
Anyhow, best wishes to your father. My best workouts were always with my boys.
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04-25-2009, 03:56 PM #8
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04-26-2009, 09:42 AM #9
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04-26-2009, 09:49 AM #10
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04-26-2009, 09:54 AM #11
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I'm 49 and I'm building back up from a health crisis a couple months ago. I've found Blue Gene and Orange Triad from Controlled Labs to fit well for an older lifter. I also take fish oil, exta vitamin C I got at Costco and whey protein after lifting.
I hope this helps.
Good luck to you and your dad.Last edited by AKMass; 04-26-2009 at 12:05 PM.
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04-26-2009, 10:08 AM #12
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def get a good joint supp + multi and some fish oil, i'd go with orange triad from CL..it will take him longer to recover from workout..some glutamine/creatine added to his PW shake might help
Last edited by andrewwww; 04-26-2009 at 10:11 AM.
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