People over 40

[drtbear67]

I have looked but could not find any thread about those of us over the big 40. I know that my training has changed a lot in the last few years. I just wanted to start a thread for all of us and hear how everyone is still kicking butt!!

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[ljimd]

I've haven't kicked much butt lately but I'm still training. Welcome young man.

[FFOGG]

ljimd plus 1 welcome ..

[wrhalljr]

Love being 40+!! Feel better then I ever have my whole life and train harder then when I was in the 20+ category!!

[jba1]

I've haven't kicked much butt lately but I'm still training. Welcome young man.

Me neither......kicking it a notch next week....getting stronger....

Happy New Year everyone!

[Bando]

I thought you could only do jazzercise once you hit 40?

[Smelly bull]

I thought you could only do jazzercise once you hit 40?

Sweating to the Oldies...nuff said.

[RobRocks]

When I train I push myself hard,on Tuesday I benched 110kg,90kg plates plus 20kg barbell 2 sets of 5 reps.i love going to the gym,I really don't feel my age at all.

[timew]

Just hit the gym after a 3 week lay off, already sore! All I did was high reps with low weight, welcome to the wonderful 40s! Maybe the 12 hour drinking marathon on Christmas day didn't help too though, I feel every one of my 43 years today.

[trickyB]

Meh my 26 yo girlfriend doesn't think I look older than my early 30's.

[timew]

Meh my 26 yo girlfriend doesn't think I look older than my early 30's.

Mine too!

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I have looked but could not find any thread about those of us over the big 40. I know that my training has changed a lot in the last few years. I just wanted to start a thread for all of us and hear how everyone is still kicking butt!!

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Ever since I turned 40 I've just worked on staying toned and getting streamlined.

[seibert253]

Meh my 26 yo girlfriend doesn't think I look older than my early 30's.

The 20 year old daughter of one of my spinning class regulars just asked my to meet her out tonight. Sorry honey, don't think the wife would approve.

[Bando]

Maybe the 12 hour drinking marathon on Christmas day didn't help

That's more like a 10K Bro.

[Bo_Flecks]

After I turned 40, I had to change my training motto to this...

[JCooperRocks]

In best shape of my life right now, getting noticeably stronger. The main issue I've noticed in the second half of life is the recovery time is way longer. Injuries seem to linger in for months!!!!

[sw8cheeks67]

Men over 40 want to look good to attract a younger woman ... good to know.

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Men over 40 want to look good to attract a younger woman ... good to know.

Strong 1st post.

[HoustonTXMuscle]

Post-op appointment today, was once again told that I was in remarkable shape and that I could run and jog for the next 3 weeks along with upper body exercises. No decline wt. crunches, wt. dips, chins and pull-ups for about 4 to 5 weeks, however. While not quite the same as kicking butt, guess it'll be awhile before I'm back to embarrassing some of the younger guys at the gym.

[BergMuscle]

Heck with 40+. I'm 50+ and bigger and stronger than I've ever been - and plan to keep on building. I'm also getting regular advice from a bb.com buddy who is 60+.

There's a bunch of us older dudes and women here kicking some major iron *ss.

[ntrllftr]

Men over 40 want to look good to attract a younger woman ... good to know.

How you doin? ( In Joey voice and head nod)


amidoingitright?

[IronCharles]

Wow, 40 is so like...... last decade!
























Welcome, kid!

[Bando]

How you doin? ( In Joey voice and head nod)

She's 5'10" 258 Carlman, you could climb up one side and back down the other - Be sure to bring your chalk and climbing shoes!

[ntrllftr]

You know me Bando....

Always looking for a challenge!

[yettiatcpg]

well I don't train as hard as I did in my teens and early twenty's. I'm not as strong as I was in my mid thirties. I wake up every day thankful I'm not looking up through 6 feet of earth.

need insperation?



spent 5 1/2 months off work with ripped planter tendons and a colapsed ankle 2 1/2 years ago.



there's a nice pic from my knee replacement surgery in June of 2011

my current pr is a 820lb hack squat and a 1355lb leg press.

how much higher I go is only limited by how much effort I put in.

[dungeonmistress]

I'm kicking so much ass its crazy. Another pb today: 45 lb dbs x 8 reps seated military press. Been setting pr/pb's just about every workout.

At some point I need to update my photos but prolly not til I'm done with this bulk and have shaved off some fat.

[69cam]

Kickin butt here, weights have been going up all year and I'm almost 50.

[Lou1se]

I'm looking forward to the new year, things can only get better

[Jrob69]

Men over 40 want to look good to attract a younger woman ... good to know.

Bahaha, that reason wouldnt get me to the gym once.

[mmcdjs]

Bahaha, that reason wouldnt get me to the gym once.

Well, i'm newly single (after 27 years) and i need to work off all that good living and home cooking...lol. I feel better and stronger than I have in a long time, I retired from USN in 2004, and I'm liking having to buy smaller waist size jeans now!