that is awesome, dude. you are an inspiration for older guys like me. what's your routine and workout history?
what are the eye-openers you came across over the years?
cheers
Thank you!
I started lifting again 3 years ago after 15 years off of heavy lifting and about 10 years of no working out at all. I have rules that I try to adhere to.
1. When you are young, you should work out. When you are old, you HAVE to workout.
2. FULL REPS. No half reps, quarter reps, nothing but full reps.This is the number one reason people dont get the gains they want. Putting 600 pounds on the leg press and moving it two inches does nothing. Its called a behind the neck press, not a "four inches above your head press." You get the idea.
3. Its called a workout. Not an easyout or a funout. Be prepared to work hard. Trying to make it fun and easy is counter productive to changing your body and your life.
4. Make every set count. If you can have a conversation while you are doing your routine, you arent working out hard enough. It should be a struggle.
5. Quit idolizing other human beings and learn that you are just as important as anyone else. Forget the athlete, singer, actor, etc. There is only one you in this world. Thats the one you need to put on a pedestal, no one else.
6. Steps are the best cardio and leg developer there is. Dont use the elevator unless you have to.
7. Avoid alcohol and drugs. Waste of time, including weed.
8. KISS. Keep it simple, stupid.
The basics are the best. Forget fancy machines and 10k cardio equipment. Use machines (including Smith) as secondary with primary being free weights.
Hell, do pushups ( full push ups I will add) and run up a flight of steps. Its better than any machine.
9. Perform like everyone is watching. Not only are they watching but they paid to see you. Its 1985 Live Aid and you are Freddy Mercury in front of 85k. Bring your A game everytime. No matter what.
10. Last for us old folks..... Dont age gracefully and meekly. Age defiantly and boldly. Dont give up because society says you should.
Age is a number, not an excuse.