Being old is no excuse....
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Larry Storch
At 54 I have noticed a few changes with the years. Fortunately I have this metabolism that allows me to eat pretty much anything without gaining weight. Unfortunately I have this metabolism that allows me to eat pretty much anything without gaining weight. Bodybuilding was/is definitely not an option, but I still work out and my business keeps me physically active. Over all I'd say I have an ok physique for a man of my advanced years. All that being said, I still notice the occasional ache and pain however I find that stretching and bike riding helps an enormous amount in that area. It doesn't have to be weights and marathons. I think if you cut back on your physical activities because it hurts a bit starting and afterward or if you feel too 'tired' then you begin the downward spiral to being physically unfit and weakness. All those people have something in common: They keep moving.
After you hit 50, bodybuilding is a losing game. You are already losing muscle mass daily plus testosterone levels continue to drop. Unless you're supplementing like crazy (which can be dangerous) you won't realize the gains you used to expect. Best a person can hope for is a lean physique- like Brad Pitt had in "Fight Club"...and that's not too shabby at all.
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Larry Storch
I agree that there isn't much in the way of gains, it's more about maintaining what's already there (although I do notice a bit of definition) and not just allowing your strength to slowly fade away. We do lose muscle mass as we age, but it can definitely be slowed with regular exercise. Not to mention the increase in energy, flexibility and an overall feeling of well being.
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