Thread: What age did you get serious?

Originally Posted by carmineb

I am realizing that now. I came back ot the gym at age 50 and I cold barely push up 60 for military presses on machine, 2-3 and the energy in muscle would give out, I never realized how out of shape i was in and thoguht i cold never rebuild a fraction of what little I had the priveledge of building in my 20s. Today, short of a gut I am working on, I am in the best shape since my early 20s.... My goal is to make a full comeback and surpass my 20s.....

I think muscle memory helps a little. I think increased testosterone helps.....

This post made my day! I love when I read posts like this man, I know you'll lose that gut and get in even better shape! Any help I can be, PM me.

Originally Posted by carmineb

I am realizing that now. I came back ot the gym at age 50 and I cold barely push up 60 for military presses on machine, 2-3 and the energy in muscle would give out, I never realized how out of shape i was in and thoguht i cold never rebuild a fraction of what little I had the priveledge of building in my 20s. Today, short of a gut I am working on, I am in the best shape since my early 20s.... My goal is to make a full comeback and surpass my 20s.....

I think muscle memory helps a little. I think increased testosterone helps.....

That's truly awesome!

Originally Posted by sassy69

Started at 15, hired my first trainer at 18, and seriouser & seriouser ever since.

If you qualify "serious" by how much of both time & money spend on trainers, training, memberships, food, etc. - I'd say the last 2 yrs and thru the last 6 months of this year, have been and are "Serious as a heart attack".

I have had an interest since I was like 13. Always been an athletic, sporty person. Had my days of signing up for a gym membership and attending like 5 times before I never returned. I became very motivated last year when I knew I was coming to culinary school.. I didn't want to be the stereotypical chef, pudgey.

So, I got serious, super serious for the first time in my life. Took a break through the winter, developed arthritis in my left knee.. tried everything to get rid of the pain and swelling, finally took a chance on lifting again. Little to no swelling since, stiffness/ache as to be expected, but I will take that over the intense pain.

At this point, I expect I will be lifting for as long as I live, to avoid the worst parts of arthritis. I am 26.

Originally Posted by Muscle_Girl

I have had an interest since I was like 13. Always been an athletic, sporty person. Had my days of signing up for a gym membership and attending like 5 times before I never returned. I became very motivated last year when I knew I was coming to culinary school.. I didn't want to be the stereotypical chef, pudgey.

So, I got serious, super serious for the first time in my life. Took a break through the winter, developed arthritis in my left knee.. tried everything to get rid of the pain and swelling, finally took a chance on lifting again. Little to no swelling since, stiffness/ache as to be expected, but I will take that over the intense pain.

At this point, I expect I will be lifting for as long as I live, to avoid the worst parts of arthritis. I am 26.

Its interesting how over the years, it was so important to take days off to avoid over-training. However since the last year or so (e.g. age 45) its become that much more important to NOT take a day off, and also be sure to stretch - because every day I take off, I"m that much tighter in the hamstrings / IT bands than I was when I'm consistenly in the gym.

I started at 12 with just curls and shrugs (yea I just wanted big traps and biceps lol), and when I turned 14 I got serious. I have no regrets. I was skinny as hell and I think all the barbell work during puberty helped thicken my bones and make my 130lb frame a LOT bigger.

Serious in my 20's. Wrecked motorcycle down and out depressed. Never thought I would lift again. Started running did a few marathons and ultramarathons. Have now seen the error of my ways and now thankfully back in the Gym at 40. Bigger and stronger than ever. Never say never.

Originally Posted by scout200

It's never too late! At what age did you get serious about working out?

when I was 14 beautiful girl rejected me.(used to be fat)

Worked like a beast. Now im the guy every chick wishes they had....and she asked me out when I was 17.... I rejected her....

And the beast just keeps growing....

Originally Posted by Tiroof!

when I was 14 beautiful girl rejected me.(used to be fat)

Worked like a beast. Now im the guy every chick wishes they had....and she asked me out when I was 17.... I rejected her....

And the beast just keeps growing....

Ego much?

I got serious when I was 20. I say that because I started at 16 and didn't really know shit until I was 20. I think I thought I was serious, but I really didn't know much because of lack of help. Around 20 I still wasn't very big and was tired of being called skinny, it really pissed me off. I really set out for a good plan and diet and the rest is history. After about 6-8 months with my new diet and workout plan I put on some size and when I saw old friends they no longer called me "skinny" it was then they would say "man, you've gotten a lot bigger", it was a nice feeling.

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Originally Posted by carmineb

I am realizing that now. I came back ot the gym at age 50 and I cold barely push up 60 for military presses on machine, 2-3 and the energy in muscle would give out, I never realized how out of shape i was in and thoguht i cold never rebuild a fraction of what little I had the priveledge of building in my 20s. Today, short of a gut I am working on, I am in the best shape since my early 20s.... My goal is to make a full comeback and surpass my 20s.....

I think muscle memory helps a little. I think increased testosterone helps.....

Muscle memory is one of the few things that gets better as you get older...!

Originally Posted by trapzilla

Ego much?

To be totally honest with you...and seriously 100% honest.... its trie.