Thread: can i still train at 42 like a did at 28

I hope not ! LOL I am almost 50 and training heavier and harder than in my 20's and I thought i was doing pretty good back then

You will need a different split than what you were using in the earlier days probably . To give your body a chance to recooperate , plus might need some supplements you didn't have or take back then . I probably couldn't live with glucosimine chondroitin , creatine and cytomax !!!!! LOL


Welcome to IM

And I'm 52 and train harder now then I did in my 20' and 30's. Just start slow and maybe lightweights to start. Then go for it.

Depends on what kind of shape you are in.. Are you over weight? Do you have a gut or any love handles? .. I would say to start off with mixed weights/cardio. Aim for a decent level of fitness, achieve any weight loss needed, get your diet in order. You can adjust your schedule as you go along, slowly cutting back on the cardio once other goals are achieved. I am 43, I started working out back in late Sept, early Oct.. I am just now switching to a program more dedicated to growth than fitness.

Im 39 and Im training harder and with more intensity than I did back in my 20s. I dont lift heavy. Never did.


But Id say SlimShady's advise is the best anyone could give you at "our" age.

Originally Posted by V Player

But Id say SlimShady's advise is the best anyone could give you at "our" age.

"our age"

Looking at your avatar, I can't wait until I get to your age.

Originally Posted by cfs3

"our age"

Looking at your avatar, I can't wait until I get to your age.

Remember this - us guitar players don't get older, we just get better.

i am very pleased with the responses , thank you all for the replys.

Wow gwcaton, you look pretty amazing for your age, and you came a long way from that rotator cuff surgery. But I would suggest hitting the forearms a bit. But you seem to have everything else.

Most likely you will need to place new emphasis on warm-ups. As well, there may be certain exercises that you want to avoid. For example, skullcrushers can be particularly nasty to one's elbows. For the most part, you should be able to train with a high level of intensity in a fairly safe manner.

Make sure you get back into it slowly though. I highly suggest a couple weeks of bodyweight exercises followed by a few weeks of light lifting (~15 repetitions per set) before you start going heavier.

What the hell try it, and if you end up in the hospital, don't do that again. :smile:

At 45 I can say from an injury last summer it takes us old farts a while to recover. Even with proper diet the repair is slower. Do not ignore that little voice when it says "This might be past the line" ... your body knows what it can and cannot do. I didn't listen and got sat down for bit.

Robert duval was telling his partner a story in the movie colors. It went something like this:

A young bull was walking with an older bull when they crossed a hill and saw a heard of cows. The young bull looked at all those cows and said "Hey ... lets run down there and fuck one of them cows" ... the old bull looked over at the youngster, chuckled and said "Naahhhh. Lets just walk down and fuck 'em all"

Just take your time and enjoy. Welcome to IM!!!

Its all about properly warming up, weight acclimation and gettin a physical.

Imma lift heavy till I die. I dont believe in lifting anything else

Originally Posted by cfs3

"our age"

Looking at your avatar, I can't wait until I get to your age.

DAAAAAAAANG....*bows*, I am honored.

Originally Posted by SlimShady

Remember this - us guitar players don't get older, we just get better.

Can I get HELLZYEAH!!!

See thats really the secret. You have to pick up an instrument, then you will be young forever



All bullkiddin aside, Bonecrusher and Cowpimp added some excellent advise. At "our" age, you do have to listen to your body a bit more closely.




Now if only I could figure out how to "fuck them all",

At 49 I without a doubt train harder then in my 20's. Shit, I didn't weight train in my 20's . I started at 33 and I train much harder now. My advice mirrors what every one else has said. Start slow, as it's much easier to tear muscles. Do higher reps with lighter weights and focus on form for a few months. This will serve to acclimatize your body, and strengthen your connective tissue. After that gradually go heavier. One thing you will find is your body does not recover as fast as it did when you were younger. If you do get hurt, allow plenty of time to recover. The weights will wait for you .

Originally Posted by huesoloco

Wow gwcaton, you look pretty amazing for your age, and you came a long way from that rotator cuff surgery. But I would suggest hitting the forearms a bit. But you seem to have everything else.

Thanks ,

Calves and forearms are slow growing! But one of these days

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

At 49 I without a doubt train harder then in my 20's. Shit, I didn't weight train in my 20's . I started at 33 and I train much harder now. My advice mirrors what every one else has said. Start slow, as it's much easier to tear muscles. Do higher reps with lighter weights and focus on form for a few months. This will serve to acclimatize your body, and strengthen your connective tissue. After that gradually go heavier. One thing you will find is your body does not recover as fast as it did when you were younger. If you do get hurt, allow plenty of time to recover. The weights will wait for you .

Great tip! "take it slow" higher reps. We don't want any pulled muscles that could take us down for a couple weeks or more? Thanks for all tips. adore:

At 42 I'm getting better results, getting less injuries, and lifting heavier than when I was 20 But my diet is 100% better and I actually warm up now

Originally Posted by gwcaton

Thanks ,

Calves and forearms are slow growing! But one of these days

I am by no means an expert, but I found that by working my calves three times week and adding 5 pounds per week that my calves exploded. I do 5 set for 13-20 reps per set.

What works for one person may not work for others, but it's an idea.

Originally Posted by cfs3

I am by no means an expert, but I found that by working my calves three times week and adding 5 pounds per week that my calves exploded. I do 5 set for 13-20 reps per set.

What works for one person may not work for others, but it's an idea.

I am currently only working them once a week now but had done it as much as 3 times.

Have you tried considerably upping your weight and doing partials?

Dear miss giggly boobs, by the size of your X-perky trophies, I would imagine you have the guys (maybe some girls?) staying off focus of getting into shape?

No hard feelings. (no pun intended!!!) ...back to work.

Originally Posted by cfs3

Have you tried considerably upping your weight and doing partials?

Man , You mean more than 450 x 6 ?!

Originally Posted by den9112

can i still train at 42 like i did at 28

why not? he does...

yeah, well hes a pussy!


...p.s.- JUST KIDDING!
man, everyone in here is old.. well alot older than me.. i thought you were all at least in your 20's.. well nice to have you here for advice. your much more wiser about BB'ing

Originally Posted by gwcaton

Man , You mean more than 450 x 6 ?!

Yes. If you can do a 6 full reps at 450, then try 6 partials at say...650.

Originally Posted by cfs3

Yes. If you can do a 6 full reps at 450, then try 6 partials at say...650.

Whats being done here, squats?

Your a bunch of old people on here!

Originally Posted by BigDyl

Whats being done here, squats?

Calf Raises