Over 50 training advice needed

[gazbut]

Hi all,
As a 51 year old male who goes to the gym regularly but flits between workouts I'm wondering how others train?
I'd describe myself as skinny fat being 5'10" and 12 1/2 stones, 25% body fat.
Would really appreciate any advice or workout examples that would suit me.
Thanks
Gazbut

[SuffolkPunch]

I'm not quite there (48) but I can report that your training should be no different.

The only thing that might be worth noting is that some exercises can help with specific neck, shoulder, lower back/hip and knee problems.

Aside from following a routine that has properly balanced set of exercises (like Fierce 5), you might also add:
- overhead shrugs
- L flys
- hamstring curls
- hip abduction / adduction machine

Whatever you do, always train with maximum possible range of motion. Use smooth movement, never jerky, never cheat or use momentum. Swallow your pride and start with light weights if necessary.

[Oleg1975K]

25% of body fat is excessive for any age. It makes sense for you to lose weight at least up to 20-22% bf.

[gazbut]

I'd be really grateful if anyone has any real world programs for average guys like me.

How often are you training?
Do you fit cardio in as well?
How do you fit it all in?

Thanks again
Gazbut

[Nwlifter]

I'd be really grateful if anyone has any real world programs for average guys like me.

How often are you training?
Do you fit cardio in as well?
How do you fit it all in?

Thanks again
Gazbut

I'm 54, my training that fits me is more Vince Gironda based. Not because I can't train heavy but I just grow better training lighter.
My current program is a condensed push pull split , done 3 days a week, ABA BAB etc.
Like Sunday A, Tuesday B, Thursday A, Sunday B, Tuesday A , Thursday B etc.
A
Bench, Laterals , Lying triceps, Standing calves

B
Squats, Rows, Shrugs, DB curls

I do 3x6 but with only 30 seconds rest between sets so the loads are lighter. I'm on week 11 of this, and so far have put a 1/2 inch on arms, and an inch on chest and thighs with no change in waist size. It's 'my' best way to train.

[SuffolkPunch]

I'd be really grateful if anyone has any real world programs for average guys like me.

How often are you training?
Do you fit cardio in as well?
How do you fit it all in?

Thanks again
Gazbut

Do a novice routine like one of the ones we recommend in the sticky threads at the top of the forum.

Don't worry about how much training experienced guys are doing because you have to increase your workload as you get more advanced - so it's not a good a idea to copy that. 3 days a week lifting will be fine for any novice. Do cardio if you want. Perhaps 10 mins after each training session - or 1 or 2 20-30 min sessions on another day. Cardio is optional, the main reason for doing it is health.

[supramax]

... Cardio is optional, the main reason for doing it is health.

That's a pretty good reason.