Hi!
Just a quickie - I am 52 and have been lifting for many years but a I've got older I have lost focus a little!
I weight 80kg and am I'm good shape for my age
I appreciate that I have lost the 'sweet spot' as far as BB goes but know I can still have a good physique despite my age.
I have, over the years, used routines like 5x5, HST, and am currently trying Jim Stopani's routine on the front page on this forum.
I am enjoying the Stoppani routine and after a couple of months I feel am getting good results.
The thing is - I find that this routine is demanding on my recovery and my recovery is not what it used to be!
What routine, in your opinion, would be good?
I fancy Allpros's routine as I find that if I work out 3 days a week, Mon to Fri, I have time to recover from the weights with a bit of cardio. I think this is my preference but still want results!
Any observations from the mature lifters would be appreciated - any other top routines would be welcomed!
Thanks - Jules
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Thread: Over 50 - need a routine!
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03-31-2013, 02:51 PM #1Registered User
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Over 50 - need a routine!
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03-31-2013, 03:17 PM #2Kicking sarcopenia's azz
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I don't know of any magical routines Jules, regardless of age. You said you've been around the iron game for a while, just tailor a routine that allows recovery that is right for you. Good luck.
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03-31-2013, 03:19 PM #3Bootless Errand
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Dump Stoppani, go with allpro.
And this recommendation has nothing to do with age, but simple appropriateness.No brain, no gain.
"The fitness and nutrition world is a breeding ground for obsessive-compulsive behavior. The irony is that many of the things people worry about have no impact on results either way, and therefore aren't worth an ounce of concern."--Alan Aragon
Where the mind goes, the body follows.
Ironwill Gym:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=629719403&postcount=3388
Ironwill2008 Journal:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=157459343&p=1145168733
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03-31-2013, 06:12 PM #4Registered User
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Where can I find allpro's routine? I'd like to give that a try.
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04-01-2013, 05:53 AM #5Bootless Errand
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Right here:Originally Posted by Austin64155
*Routine: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4195843No brain, no gain.
"The fitness and nutrition world is a breeding ground for obsessive-compulsive behavior. The irony is that many of the things people worry about have no impact on results either way, and therefore aren't worth an ounce of concern."--Alan Aragon
Where the mind goes, the body follows.
Ironwill Gym:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=629719403&postcount=3388
Ironwill2008 Journal:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=157459343&p=1145168733
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04-01-2013, 01:45 PM #6Fighting gravity
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Yup, allpro's routine did it for me last year.
The best part of this is, my kids are learning to live healthier because of me.
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