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 What changes for older lifters ?
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Pro Bodybuilder 
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For lifters who are at middle age, what changes or focus should be given?     | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 70 |
First, you always want to consult with your doctor before you start any exercise program! Depending on what he/she says has allot to do with any changes you might have to make. We have to find out if there's any medical considerations that have to be addressed. The good news is, you are never to old to start working out! So check with your doctor first. If he gives you a clean bill of health or if you do have special needs then we can help you more safely. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 128 |
If you've been lifting regularly for over a year, there is nothing to change. Train as if you were still younger. You may eventually get weaker, but that may just come with age. If you haven't lifted regularly, check with your doctor and start out on a preparatory phase. I am willing to help you, I just need more information about yourself. Age, any health problems, injuries? How long you've been lifting or how long you've been inactive? This would be great help. ------------------ -HB- | ||
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Cool Novice 
Posts: 35 |
what do you consider middle age????im 41years old and still lift 3-5times a week depending on my cycle at the time and my strength hasnt declined if anything it keeps going up im not ready for a wheelchair yet. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 68 |
I'll tell ya what changes, PAIN!! And I don't mean the good kind. Older lifters are a lot more prone to injury. Also, it's harder to pack on mass. One nice thing though is the quality of the muscle you do put on is a lot nicer - grittier, more solid. You look more sinewy than bloated. It's the kinda muscle that isn't gonna disappear if you miss a few workouts (not that anyone ever should) ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 68 |
oops, forgot my point (see, ya get senile too) - do those warmups!! | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 107 |
At forty-one I'm getting into some problems sore joints and such. For the older individuals it is important to constantly change the exercises for each body part.This will help keep the joint pain to a minimum | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 93 |
Gotta agree with wrlord... Biggest change for me was realizing I couldn't bulk up and cut easily anymore.I just can't pack on size like I could in my 20's and early 30's. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 142 |
Not that old yet fellas, but I will say that as we age we need to train smart not necessarily hard. If any of us has been training for any length of time, we know what to do to get results. The key at this point is to define your goals and work dilligently toward them. At 21 we could eat crap, scew all night and still get in a good work out before work the next day. Now we must recover. If you want strength train and eat for strength. If we want to be ripped ,eat and train to be ripped. The diet is much more important as we creep past 30. Warm up, cool down and get in those aerobics. Our heart and lungs become a much higher priority as we age. Just MHO. WW | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 174 |
After 26 years of consistent lifting I can say that my biggest change is painful joints. Elbows, shoulders,knees and hips. I don't feel any weaker but I can't lift as heavy as I used to because of joint pain. Apparently there is nothing serious wrong with them. The X-rays and MRI's and arthritis tests all came back negative. Unfortunately the anti-inflamatories and other drugs dont help. I have heard a lot about Deca helping and may try that soon. I've only done one cycle in my life and that was a primo only cycle about 2 months ago. The results were fantastic. Only problem is my joints are sorer than ever. |
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posted October 03, 2000 06:59 AM