People over 40

[drtbear67]

In....

I closed out 2012 on a positive note, still recovering from my 2011 car accident back injury but working out through it. Put on some size and all of my lifts are climbing. I was off for 11 days with the Xmas holidays and was in the gym for 9 of those days. Mixed in light and heavy days, working the split as best as possible. I'm at my strongest since mid 2010 when I had the shoulder injury.

Rob

My back surgery put me on the shelf for several years. But I do the best that I can and just keep going. Fight everyday or lay down and die. I DONT THINK SO!!!!!

[EjnarKolinkar]

As much as I'd like to see an over 70 thread it would probably be short-lived.

Good stuff.

[KLMARB]

When I hit 40, I weighed around 450lbs. That's what you get when you take 12 years off from training. How do you guys find these 20 something old girlfriends? All the ones I know just want me to be their F%&K buddy....

[stealpulse]

40 checking in. I notice more aches than I used to, primarily in my shoulders/elbows/wrists. I still train 5 or 6 days a week, and don't see that changing.

For me the gym is therapy for the mind and body, it is 1.5 hours to be alone with no phone, email, television etc.

Cheers and good luck to everyone for 2013!!

[drtbear67]

40 checking in. I notice more aches than I used to, primarily in my shoulders/elbows/wrists. I still train 5 or 6 days a week, and don't see that changing.

For me the gym is therapy for the mind and body, it is 1.5 hours to be alone with no phone, email, television etc.

Cheers and good luck to everyone for 2013!!

Keep hitting it hard!! Welcome to the forum!!

[Chuckj1973]

I turn 40 on the 28th, been back to the gym for about 3 1/2 months, and feel better than I have in many years. Energy an spirit are up, and I have no issues running a 3 day legs/push/pull split twice a week. I don't plan on slowing down anytime soon.

[drtbear67]

I turn 40 on the 28th, been back to the gym for about 3 1/2 months, and feel better than I have in many years. Energy an spirit are up, and I have no issues running a 3 day legs/push/pull split twice a week. I don't plan on slowing down anytime soon.

Keep going and stay strong.

[BB2K]

I turn 40 on the 28th, been back to the gym for about 3 1/2 months, and feel better than I have in many years. Energy an spirit are up, and I have no issues running a 3 day legs/push/pull split twice a week. I don't plan on slowing down anytime soon.

thats awesome! kill it!

[drtbear67]

I had to take 3 days off to rest my back from my last leg workout. Just got back from the gym from doing back. Not bad just have to be careful and rest. Getting ready to have a big dose of BCAA's and protein. Have to fuel the machine.

[koolskool]

I turn 40 in a few days. Looking forward to being in the best shape of my life.
Setting pr's almost every workout.

[FitBeyondForty]

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.

[JohnButz]

41, will be 42 in April. Great thread here! I think it is so very important to train and eat properly in your 30's/40's. It get's you set up for the rest of your life and keeps you young!

[Old-Time-Lifter]

Well I turned 53 back in November. This was a photo from last April, I don't take many photos of myself so this is the last good photo I've had taken. My niece Makayla is in the photo with me. She's training now for a show in June down in Oklahoma, hoping I can work it out to go see her compete again.

[philipj]

At 69 years, I have been exercising for too many years to count. Even now I can only work out 3 days a week, and really need the rest. Does it pay off? Does anyone care, or notice? I just had a lady offer me an all expense paidl month in Florida!!

Work out, take all your vitamins, minerals and supplements. East as decent as you can. It really can payy off, and my abs will remain hidden for some time.

[IronCharles]

Well I turned 53 back in November.

Looking good, Roy!


Nice to see you posting! Makayla looks great, too! I remember those contest pics of her. She's a beastess!

[Brackneyc]

Well I turned 53 back in November. This was a photo from last April, I don't take many photos of myself so this is the last good photo I've had taken. My niece Makayla is in the photo with me. She's training now for a show in June down in Oklahoma, hoping I can work it out to go see her compete again.

Dang Roy, now I see what you have been up to. Nice work.

[Old-Time-Lifter]

Looking good, Roy!


Nice to see you posting! Makayla looks great, too! I remember those contest pics of her. She's a beastess!

Dang Roy, now I see what you have been up to. Nice work.

Thanks guys. Makayla should do well come June she's training like a beastess.

Focusing on arms this year. Hoping to get some decent arms for once in my life.

[enaphal]

just turn 40 as a former career military soldier and athlete. I just realized since I got out of the military in 2004. I am in the worst shape of my life. Starting at my newly found 40 I hope to put myself back into shape this year. So far I have gone from 35%bf to 22.2%bf and 272lb to 237lb my goal is 199 with 13% bf.

[drtbear67]

Great to see everyone on the thread. Keep it going. So what about supplements? What do you guys and gals take these days?

[FitBeyondForty]

Right now just protein and creatine.

I will take the odd pre-workout if I feel I need it that day.

[drtbear67]

just turn 40 as a former career military soldier and athlete. I just realized since I got out of the military in 2004. I am in the worst shape of my life. Starting at my newly found 40 I hope to put myself back into shape this year. So far I have gone from 35%bf to 22.2%bf and 272lb to 237lb my goal is 199 with 13% bf.

You can do it!! What is your plan?

[drtbear67]

My stack is simple.

Whey Protein
Post BCCA
Multi Vit / Min
1 Aspirin
Pre - Workout
Fish Oil

[-=FLEX=-]

Can I ask what is the point of this thread?

We have an entire O35 sub-forum, but then we have an O40 thread within that sub-forum?

Seems a little redundant to me...

[Zingaritano]

Looking good, Roy! Nice to see you posting!

Dang Roy, now I see what you have been up to. Nice work.

Agreed, but no bowtie or chihuahua=disappoint :-)

[ntrllftr]

Can I ask what is the point of this thread?

We have an entire O35 sub-forum, but then we have an O40 thread within that sub-forum?

Seems a little redundant to me...

Well, we could always pop on over to the thread where a guy who has been lifting for the past 20yrs is still benching 140lbs.
We could talk the hArd cOrzE there.

[Old-Time-Lifter]

Agreed, but no bowtie or chihuahua=disappoint :-)

Sorry.... Will try to do better next time. LOL

Well, we could always pop on over to the thread where a guy who has been lifting for the past 20yrs is still benching 140lbs.
We could talk the hArd cOrzE there.

LOL, missed that one. Will not go hunting for it however.

[UCSMiami]

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!!

E

Started early last year after many years of only doing HIIT cardio. Have not lifted weights since early 20s. Pleased with the results. Was always thin, now healthy muscular.

Still learning mucho. No injuries. Came here to find new routines, supps, and the science behind both.

I do hit it hard. The focus behind a good workout produces quite a High.

[TJC85]

I'm 45. Will be 46 in about a month. I've been working out regularly since about the age of 16. (I'm not huge, but I'm noticeably muscled.) I remember back in my early 20's, older guys would tell me, "You look good, but wait till you have a full-time job", and/or "wait till you get married" and/or "wait till you have kids". I've made it through every one of those. I have to admit when my kids were babies/toddlers, it was tough and I missed quite a few workouts, but I always kept my foot in the door, and now I'm working out as hard as ever.

As someone else pointed out, recovery is the biggest thing I noticed has changed with age.

[beachguy498]

My back surgery put me on the shelf for several years. But I do the best that I can and just keep going. Fight everyday or lay down and die. I DONT THINK SO!!!!!

Giving up is not in my nature. I can be ridiculously stubborn about some things, especially those that are good for me. My back is going to hurt for a while no matter what I do... and now its a mental thing as well as a physical thing so I have to fight my way through it.

Rob

[PChristopher]

Started consistently lifting at 39. Had some health issues creeping up and to be able to manage them, exercise is key for me. This is the fittest I have ever been and I want to hold on to it as long as I can. I definitely don't take it for granted. I just need to keep moving...especially for my sanity.