Ok, so let me throw this out to the fitness universe- how realistic would it be for a 61+ woman to train/conoete in bikini competition. Feel free to critique my pics- I am just thinking out loud, but would like input. Tgank you
For any info :-)
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Thread: Competition and age
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06-05-2013, 10:55 AM #1anonymousGuest
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06-05-2013, 02:42 PM #2
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You could compete in the masters category in some federations, but by your one pic you have up in a bikini, it looks like you would need to do some building, especially in the legs. I would say it might take you 1 - 2 years until you would be ready (meaning having enough muscle built to get down to the appropriate BF level).
Although if you need inspiration/proof, Ernastine Shepherd is an awesome role model. Pretty sure she was in her 70's or late 60's when she started.www.bikinisandbiceps.com
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06-05-2013, 08:30 PM #3anonymousGuest
Rockangel, thank you for your response. I just read your sticky/pictorial on your particular journey into competition - love it!! It seems like a realistic goal for the future - I have never let my age stop me in the past from doing new things, just recently discovered a love of aerial trapeze, and the strength I have now from weight training is a huge benefit in that! Looks like another journey is in the making....:-)
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06-06-2013, 03:44 AM #4
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06-07-2013, 04:05 AM #5anonymousGuest
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06-08-2013, 09:08 PM #6
Hi. I've seen your pcs. On my oppinion you really need more muscles and tone. For comparison look at the women of your age competeing in the bikiny section. may use youtube. I'm 59 y/o and i did yoga for about 30 years. When I started doing lifting, I noticed several changes in my yoga performance. I could loose weight easily and stretching ability decreased.
For yoga improvement after lifting... I'd say questionable. For me yoga become sort of boring shade of the dynamic lifting work outs. Muscle and tendons become shorter and stronger, not plyable that much. From the other hand, if you reinforse your tendons to be as flexible as they were before lifting, you get them torn at your lifts. Just be carefull, don't stretch as much as u did before lifting.
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06-09-2013, 03:44 AM #7
If you want to compete, you need to get feedback from a pro who is also a personal trainer, or someone who has trained pros. And even better, someone who has judged a competition and also does personal training on the side. Opinions from the internet are ok for just general dieting/fitness advice, but for competing you have to go somewhere else to get your info. Good luck!
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06-09-2013, 06:04 AM #8
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06-09-2013, 11:17 AM #9
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Let me start off by saying I'm so inspired by you. You look amazing.
I do, however, have to agree with rockangel. You'd have to put on a bit more muscle. Doesn't mean you don't look great, but competitions require a bit extra.
I love that you're active in your 60s. Love love.Follow my journey! -->
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06-09-2013, 02:12 PM #10
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06-09-2013, 08:15 PM #11anonymousGuest
Thank you, thank you all - very good advice! I realize that all of this takes time, but in the short time I have been involved in weight training, I have seen amazing improvements. I did post a more recent pic on my bodyspace - but it's only been 2 months, miracles really don't happen in that time span, lol!! I like having a goal, so the competition thing is still on the table. I am presently working with a friend/trainer, who competes herself - I think I am her science project right now ;-)
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