Forum: Over Age 35

No date but rumour is gyms in UK reopen July if all is well. The uk's trade association for gyms ukactive has guidance which is fairly vague https://www.ukactive.com/covid-19 but does have specific things such as workout towels banned, 3m squared per person and obvious things about cleaning....

I am 47, used to be young dumb and full of cum. Now I’m beat up and fat. I think I am at a point where I can go one of two ways. I used to be able to grab myself by the bootstraps but I have very slowly faded away. I need a belief and a vision. I used to love to lift, not so much cardio...

Hi, I joined BB.com a couple of days ago and I spent some time visiting the forums and reading some threads, posts, etc. in orther to gather some informations and see what's the general mood here. As much as I've not experienced any personal problem, I must say this place is the most toxic I've...

Both of my knees are now dealing with this, and there currently is no leg exercise I can do without pain once I start increasing the weight. I can do mild to moderate weight on leg extensions and incline leg presses, but once I go beyond, say, a 4 on a scale of 10, my knee pain begins. I've seen...

Hello all - Been training for many years, but never took creatine since I've heard conflicting things regarding its safety and benefits. I know I can read about it in 1000 places, but I was looking for advice and actual experiences from guys like me (50+, advanced lifter, natural). My questions...

This is a video of my 82 years old training partner Ernest Tuff Deadlifting 190kg - 419lbs in the gym today Fq9OVLRGVsM

225kg deadlift at 66kg bodyweight: 50kg dumbbell chest press at 64kg bodyweight:

Pretty excited about the last few workouts. I started back the beginning of Oct.. Started my new workout tracking Oct. 5th I believe. Was going to wait and take some pics, still will in a few weeks or so. I had a rain day, no work today and was really debating on a workout since I just did...

I have been looking for a forum such as this for some time, I love the content on here and have never gotten so much information in one place. Can anyone direct me to any product that can help with stubborn weight?

Copy and paste from my workout journal Legs today and getting frustrated. Front Squats 135x8 145x5 145x6 but I tweaked my right hip again somehow. Squats setup for 185 but the hip started to hurt right away. Did 5 reps with poor rom. Switched after a rest to some bench squats with 135 for...

I've been sitting on my ass for a while now thanks to working from home, and just got back into lifting again. I've been progressing rapidly everywhere except my squats. I seem to get odd sharp but low intensity pains along my spine- as if my spine is compressing or something. It does not feel like...

Hey all - What are your thoughts regarding going to failure? (failure defined as not being able to do another rep with proper form). Of course there's lots opinions on the web (Dr. Mike Israetel says no need to because it will negatively impact your next workout so leaving 2 reps in the tank is...

Recently after my chest workouts I am really sore. I’m not sure if it’s an over 40 thing or I need to see a physician. None of my other muscle groups are this sore after training. This soreness is even affecting my sleep. The soreness last for two to three days. Does anyone else have this issue or...

Is there a diet program followed and successful at the same time? I tried all the methods but there was little benefit

Male 42, 167cm 83Kg 24% body fat give or take. Currently consuming 1700 calories. Upper, lower body split. Training on MTTF and rest days are WSS I've been looking at ways to recover faster..... I saw a video on massages which advises it's good to have them as it' helps helps recovery but...

Hi guys, I’m new around here and looking for a bit of help. I’m now late 30s and have recently put quite a few lbs on due to being stuck at home. I reckon 40lbs needs to go to get my abs on show. I’m overweight but relatively fit and strong and have been doing the fierce five workout for a...

Hey folks, I need a little guidance. I’m 55, a little over weight (about 20-25% BF). I currently am doing the RP Male Physique template (ending week 4). I have recently switched from powerlifting to bodybuilding due to various injuries and my age. I know I can train for strength forever,...

I am wondering specifically about competitions and progressing for Men's Physique. Is there a path to national and beyond through masters classes? What I seem to be finding is that to move from local to national and beyond you need to compete in an open class at a qualifier. Is that the case? I...

During the first lock down in the UK (which lasted 6 months or so) I exercised the whole time, mainly body weight exercises. I also continued to track my weight and food, and managed to maintain a mostly consistent weight. We had another lockdown in November, and with the cold and dark weather...

Hello. I hope you all had a merry Christmas! Wondering if you could help me structuring a training plan with the tools I have. My gym didn't reopen after the first lockdown and I don't have any other options close to me. We're in lockdown again, anyways. This is what I have in my garage (no...

Hello, I’m a novice started the Gray Skull program 2 months ago. I’ve been doing squats with resistance bands attached to a barbell. I’ve been stacking my resistance of 100lbs or more. I’m up to 120 lbs of resistance bands. The problem I have with my squats I have to much weight on my...

I recently invented a new routine for myself called Road to 50. Based on Ross Edgley its incrementally compound until I get to 50 reps easily-ish - then change it up so for example. press squat lunge swing

Hey all, just turned 47 this week, so definitely qualify in the 35+ group. The week before I turned the clock, I had my first stem cell treatment. A good friend of mine of over 15 years ago built his business from nothing and has become a huge success in just 3 short years. I had a heart murmur in...