I’m 71 and been lifting steadily the past 30 years but off & on most of my life. I’m picking up some good info here and appreciate it. I’m a certified personal trainer, but not really savvy with weight training. Most of my knowledge is based on person experience. I use the 3 basic lifts plus lots of ab work. Us old guys know the “bulging belly” is our nemesis and requires lots of preventative work!
Hi and welcome. You have 8 years on me. I just lurk here and laugh at the young. Been training 45 years and just maintain out of habit. I used to have a six pack now it is down to a 4.
Maybe we need a special section for those of us that are collecting pensions and still training. This “Over 35” section is getting to crowded with young riff-raff.
[quote]hel320 wrote:
Welcome, gramps. Your input will be interesting. Not much input around here on lifting at your age. I think Old Navy is closest at around 64/65.[/quote]
I hold two personal trainer certifications: NGA Master Fitness Trainer and NFPT Certified Personal Trainer. I work full-time as a PT at the Mountain Brook Branch of the Birmingham, Alabama YMCA.
My youngest client is a junior in high school ( 16 years-old) and my oldest is 78. Four of my clients are training for their first bodybuilding competiton. I am training for my 28th bodybuilding competition, my first one of which was when I was 61.
Welcome, Gramps. I’m glad you have joined the senior set here.
Your success is inspiring. Any suggestions for a 53 year old lifter who would like to start competing?
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Visit my web site: www.BodyBuildingSenior.com and look for an article I wrote called, “Training For Your First Bodybuilding Competition At Any Age.” I believe it will answer most of the questions you have about competing. If you want to talk about this some more, please PM me and I’ll be glad to help.