People over 40

[drtbear67]

When I turned 71 last year it felt more like I was turning 17. Hitting it hard, seriously hard, for decades has brought tremendous benefits. It’s not just the strength to outlift almost anybody my age in Florida nor outlifting most the guys 10, 20 and 30 years younger in the gyms here. It became the catalyst for a whole lifestyle of training and supplementation that led me across the path of the lovely Dutchess who lights up my life. For us together this lifestyle dominates all our plans and activities as we work towards our constantly rising goals in longevity and quality of life. We wish you youngsters be blessed with endless dedication to continue the path you are now on. You will treasure the growing rewards more each year along the way. You see 40 is not some terminal station in life. It’s just a gateway to many decades of yet greater happiness.

LOVE IT~~~ This is what we all need to read. Live it, Love it, Enjoy it!!!!

[TJC85]

When I turned 71 last year it felt more like I was turning 17. Hitting it hard, seriously hard, for decades has brought tremendous benefits. It’s not just the strength to outlift almost anybody my age in Florida nor outlifting most the guys 10, 20 and 30 years younger in the gyms here. It became the catalyst for a whole lifestyle of training and supplementation that led me across the path of the lovely Dutchess who lights up my life. For us together this lifestyle dominates all our plans and activities as we work towards our constantly rising goals in longevity and quality of life. We wish you youngsters be blessed with endless dedication to continue the path you are now on. You will treasure the growing rewards more each year along the way. You see 40 is not some terminal station in life. It’s just a gateway to many decades of yet greater happiness.

You, sir, are an inspiration. Thanks for writing that!
-Tim

[drtbear67]

Happy training days ahead for this New Year to all of You. Until 2014!

You got it!!

[drtbear67]

Just found this thread.

40yrs old here. Started training again 3 1/2 months ago after more than a decade off.

Currently doing AllPros beginner routine on a cut.

So far it's working great.

Check out my BodySpace to see my 3 month progress pics.

Subbed to this thread.

So how is the training going??

[BIGREDE]

43 years old here. Just joined today and this is my first post.
In a nut shell, fat guy with a bad heart back in the gym. (with doctor approval) Haven't trained in over 3 years but feels good to be back at it. Since turning 40 my heart went bad and I had to get bifocals. I figure if I don't do something now, when I turn 50 something will just fall off!

[skiper]

another 44 years, I feel better than with 20 jajjaaj

[Georgeoz]

Well, Iwill turn 78 in May, I imagine I must be one of the older people who still workout regularly. All the things Dutchman described are applicable to me, mutatis mutandis. Except my wife died some years ago, after nearly a decade with fronto temporal dementia.

You have to keep your brain and body working, just to stay in reasonable connection with your fellow man (and women).

I have a home gym and work out in it practically every day, unless I am travelling (I am still practising as an accredited lobbyist with all the Parliaments of Australia).

[Gabriel51]

At 61 I'm as strong as I ever was, I do have a few more aches and pains now but nothing that effects my work out....

[evo3129]

I have a home gym and work out in it practically every day, unless I am travelling (I am still practising as an accredited lobbyist with all the Parliaments of Australia).

Good stuff, George.

Could you lobby to get 1,3-dimethylamylamine taken off the banned list in Oz? I'm missing it already

[koolskool]

Turned 40 the other day-- hit 5 pr's today.
I'm not even eating hard this week.
Life is gud.

[golfer1702]

[QUOTE=drtbear67;1000404863]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!!

Hi All ok new to site not yet put pics up but will do in time !!! I'm 45 Trained on and off for years and years but dont look it hehehehe !!! Been training now 4 time's aweek for the last 6 month's and loving it again !!! But like most struggling with Diet ?? So 1 question is on Protopure Protein bar 31g of protein BUT over 5g of saturated fats ??? Good or bad pls vote p.s using these as snack's betwean meals + 1 after training with a pint of milk to help with muscle recovery. thought's please

[jrod67]

I'm 2 weeks old here and love this site. So far down 9 lbs and feeling so good about myself. This lifestyle change should have happened years ago but it's ok that I started it before it was to late.

Have any of you ever done the P90X routine? I bought it 2 years ago and tried it and of course got hurt ( it was it was to much.) But I think I am going to start back on it at the end of the month. That way I have a good 4 weeks of exercise in and not doing it cold turkey.

[cajunhorseman]

After major surgery on both shoulders and 2 years of rehab I am full speed ahead again!!!!

[PonchOh]

Turned 40 the other day-- hit 5 pr's today.
I'm not even eating hard this week.
Life is gud.

Mirin avi pic and stats in your signature. When did you start compared to the current stats?

Thx in advance.

[cajunhorseman]

I use 1scoop of whey protein and 1 scoop of meal replacement, a couple scoops of instant oatmeal and a table spoon of crushed flax seed mixed in water in a shaker cup. The perfect in between snack!!!!! Complex carbs that will fill you up and give you 50 protein and essential fatty acids. I premix these ingredients in a zip lock bags and can bring anywhere





[QUOTE=golfer1702;1010714733]

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!!

Hi All ok new to site not yet put pics up but will do in time !!! I'm 45 Trained on and off for years and years but dont look it hehehehe !!! Been training now 4 time's aweek for the last 6 month's and loving it again !!! But like most struggling with Diet ?? So 1 question is on Protopure Protein bar 31g of protein BUT over 5g of saturated fats ??? Good or bad pls vote p.s using these as snack's betwean meals + 1 after training with a pint of milk to help with muscle recovery. thought's please

[drtbear67]

Well, Iwill turn 78 in May, I imagine I must be one of the older people who still workout regularly. All the things Dutchman described are applicable to me, mutatis mutandis. Except my wife died some years ago, after nearly a decade with fronto temporal dementia.

You have to keep your brain and body working, just to stay in reasonable connection with your fellow man (and women).

I have a home gym and work out in it practically every day, unless I am travelling (I am still practising as an accredited lobbyist with all the Parliaments of Australia).

Good stuff!!!

[drtbear67]

Just take it one step at a time and know the differenc between good and bad pain. If it hurts, stop.

[Dutchman]

Well, Iwill turn 78 in May, I imagine I must be one of the older people who still workout regularly. All the things Dutchman described are applicable to me, mutatis mutandis. Except my wife died some years ago, after nearly a decade with fronto temporal dementia.

You have to keep your brain and body working, just to stay in reasonable connection with your fellow man (and women).

I have a home gym and work out in it practically every day, unless I am travelling (I am still practising as an accredited lobbyist with all the Parliaments of Australia).

Nice to hear you speak up G. With you, we've now got 4 or 5 70+ers sharing their experiences here. We learn a lot from the younguns but have a lot to give ourselves. Sorry to hear about your wife. Mine passed away 2 1/2 yrs ago with cancer. My point was that my committment to strength, health and fitness brought me across the path of a wonderful woman, also committed to this lifestyle and we hit it off immediately. It is indescribably exciting to have someone at your side as dedicated and committed so that you can share and enjoy every step along the way. We caught each other's eye because of the condition we are in and it was love at first sight. I have never been happier in my entire life. We set our goals out 10, 20, 30 years and more. We are convinced that such a future is attainable and in fact have set 80 as a time when we will be both fitter and stronger than we are today. That should catch the attention of some of our worried 40-somethings in this illustreous forum. Look forward to hearing more from you. Maybe one day we will get back down under and can look you up. Cheers

[rodriguez40]

About to turn 41 here. Love whooping some younsters a** in the mountain bike trails and road.
I remember in my early 30's the worst a** whoopings i got ,came from guys in their mid to late 40's in cycling. There was something about a man at that age ,that he just would not give up. Those guys where very mentally strong and would take a lot of pain.

Keep up the good work jrod67!

[drtbear67]

Nice to hear you speak up G. With you, we've now got 4 or 5 70+ers sharing their experiences here. We learn a lot from the younguns but have a lot to give ourselves. Sorry to hear about your wife. Mine passed away 2 1/2 yrs ago with cancer. My point was that my committment to strength, health and fitness brought me across the path of a wonderful woman, also committed to this lifestyle and we hit it off immediately. It is indescribably exciting to have someone at your side as dedicated and committed so that you can share and enjoy every step along the way. We caught each other's eye because of the condition we are in and it was love at first sight. I have never been happier in my entire life. We set our goals out 10, 20, 30 years and more. We are convinced that such a future is attainable and in fact have set 80 as a time when we will be both fitter and stronger than we are today. That should catch the attention of some of our worried 40-somethings in this illustreous forum. Look forward to hearing more from you. Maybe one day we will get back down under and can look you up. Cheers

Great read!!! In a time where youth seems to rule, it is great to see that there are REAL people out there ripping it up.

[mfpd00]

41 here. Been off and on over the years. Started hitting the gym hard a couple years ago. Was set to go on stage last November, but a herniated disc took that away. Plan to hit the stage in July this year. Just trying to train smart and hard. My workout partners are mostly in their 20's, so that pushes me hard to keep training harder.

[canadian1970]

We have a nice thread going here, let's keep it up. I have had to adjust my training due to major back surgery a few years ago. It put me on the shelf for several years but back at it now. Had a great workout last night, did incline bd pressed on my last set with 90's for 6 reps. Then went up to 315 on the hammer incline for 6 reps as well then dropped to 225 and got 13 reps.

any tips for for a 42 year old ectomorph that is getting back into working out.

[Infidell]

45 here. I think - I stopped paying attention to my age... My will is solid and I enjoy lifting and doing cardio. I'm looking to cut around 40#s and bulk back a little. Loosing weight has never been a problem for me, my problem was slipping back into bad eating habits and getting lazy. I would get to my goal and think it would magically stay there. Pizza is worst enemy! lol My plan is finding a fun way to stay fit for life.

Looking forward to putting in my time and maybe helping some folks after a while if I can.

[jrod67]

About to turn 41 here. Love whooping some younsters a** in the mountain bike trails and road.
I remember in my early 30's the worst a** whoopings i got ,came from guys in their mid to late 40's in cycling. There was something about a man at that age ,that he just would not give up. Those guys where very mentally strong and would take a lot of pain.

Keep up the good work jrod67!

Thanks I will. This site is awesome. I just found some more interesting info regarding testosterone.

Great read!!! In a time where youth seems to rule, it is great to see that there are REAL people out there ripping it up.

I agree it's good to see you guy's still ripping it up very promising for us younger guy's if we put the time in.

[Sierragmc]

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!

47 in two mouths I feel like a million bucks never felt and looked so good

[koolskool]

Mirin avi pic and stats in your signature. When did you start compared to the current stats?

Thx in advance.

9 months. thx for the big-up

[drtbear67]

43 years old here. Just joined today and this is my first post.
In a nut shell, fat guy with a bad heart back in the gym. (with doctor approval) Haven't trained in over 3 years but feels good to be back at it. Since turning 40 my heart went bad and I had to get bifocals. I figure if I don't do something now, when I turn 50 something will just fall off!

I hear you. Get the diet right and take it slow and steady in the gym. One day at a time my friend.

[steelem]

turned 40 last year - made sure on my 40th b'day i was in top condition - didnt get the 6 pack i wanted but lost a lot of Body fat to get me to 11st 7 - 31in waste = having completed DTP workout im currently doing the Jim stopani 100s which im loving - only thing for me now is when i look around so many other guys are on the Testosterone & have to admit - they train less but the physical change is quite impressive.. think i may get this tested as i do work my ass off and my nutrition is top but results are non existent.. what you guys think?

[drtbear67]

turned 40 last year - made sure on my 40th b'day i was in top condition - didnt get the 6 pack i wanted but lost a lot of Body fat to get me to 11st 7 - 31in waste = having completed DTP workout im currently doing the Jim stopani 100s which im loving - only thing for me now is when i look around so many other guys are on the Testosterone & have to admit - they train less but the physical change is quite impressive.. think i may get this tested as i do work my ass off and my nutrition is top but results are non existent.. what you guys think?

Get tested, I had my tested years ago and the doctor looked at me and said that he had seen cadiavers with higher levels that mine. Such a nice feeling. Feeling a lot better now.

[jpnvzgm]

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.

That never gets old. I tease her about it. Put's me in a doghouse for a day or two but worth it.