Over 50 soreness

[tom365]

Hello,

I have been and avid lifter my whole life and recently hit the big 50. I noticed my chest soreness and over all soreness has intensified. Does anyone else around my age have this same issue? If so, what can I do to decrease this or does this stick with age.

Thank you,

Tom

[PercivalKenzie]

thanks for the advice

[paulwatkins]

Great post. i really like this post

[CommitmentRulz]

This is different for me. Unless I've strained or pulled something, I'm very rarely 'sore'. How long are you waiting between lifting sessions on these body parts that get sore?

[air2fakie]

There's no soreness standard that applies to everyone equally, but if you're noticing a difference it may be due to age combined with wear & tear and your programming (volume, intensity, rep ranges, schedule, choice of exercises, etc.). As you get older, you may need to make adjustments in how you train but it's not a one size fits all thing.

Personally, I wake up more sore than I used to but it dissipates pretty quickly once I get up and isn't an indication that there's anything wrong. For me, brief static stretching after my workouts helps a lot with this.

[CommitmentRulz]

As you get older, you may need to make adjustments in how you train but it's not a one size fits all thing.

Very true. I definitely have to manage my volume carefully.

[smokinal]

Do you know your protein intake?

[synzor]

There's no soreness standard that applies to everyone equally, but if you're noticing a difference it may be due to age combined with wear & tear and your programming (volume, intensity, rep ranges, schedule, choice of exercises, etc.). As you get older, you may need to make adjustments in how you train but it's not a one size fits all thing.

Personally, I wake up more sore than I used to but it dissipates pretty quickly once I get up and isn't an indication that there's anything wrong. For me, brief static stretching after my workouts helps a lot with this.

That is true, the older you'll get the more adaptations you'l need to do to you workouts. I am not 50, I just hit 39, and can say I am more sore after workouts than when I was younger and recovery is slower. (Which makes sense).

[work0utguy01]

Very true. I definitely have to manage my volume carefully.

I'm not over 50 (The age in the bio is just something random I guess) but I am a middle aged man. I workout with weights two to three times per week. Rest days are extremely important; even when you are younger in age.

Most people damage their bodies when they are young due to not having proper recovery days.