XenoFish Posted September 19, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Do some of us go into a natural maintenance mode? I'm asking this because the closer to age 40 I get the more I seem (almost unconsciously motivated) to workout more. Not hardcore but more along the lines of maintaining my health and physical well being into old age. As I want to be active till the day I die. Am I the only one? Are there others here who have done the same? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer77 Posted September 19, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 19, 2016 5 minutes ago, XenoFish said: Do some of us go into a natural maintenance mode? I'm asking this because the closer to age 40 I get the more I seem (almost unconsciously motivated) to workout more. Not hardcore but more along the lines of maintaining my health and physical well being into old age. As I want to be active till the day I die. Am I the only one? Are there others here who have done the same? For men the best years for building muscle mass are the late 30's/early 40's .Your body has the right chemical combination of hormones to build mass so i imagine that theyre propelling you to use them as well. Psychologically speaking though I can absolutely sympathize, we're reaching an age where we can look at our peers and truly see the difference between healthy living and other. I do not want to be the other For instance my wife and I quit drinking about 7 years ago and our friends have aged about 15 years in that time when compared to us. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudds Posted September 19, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 19, 2016 (edited) I have gone into a more healthier eating, and lesser stress promoting mode recently. So, it's all good my friend, look after yourself for years to come. Edited September 19, 2016 by Hudds 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetoroam Posted September 19, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 19, 2016 What sort of working out are you doing? Nothing too much I hope. As we mature, sometimes it is best not too over do it. Good eating habits, mild daily exercise and a sense of humour will help you to mature gracefully. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer77 Posted September 19, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Just now, freetoroam said: What sort of working out are you doing? Nothing too much I hope. As we mature, sometimes it is best not too over do it. Good eating habits, mild daily exercise and a sense of humour will help you to mature gracefully. He said hes nearing 40 not 70 ! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XenoFish Posted September 19, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted September 19, 2016 I really think my motivation isn't exactly looking good physically, but feeling good and being functional. I might be a grandpa one day. So I want to be able to spend quality time with them. 1 minute ago, Hudds said: I have gone into a healthier eating and lesser stress promoting mode recently. Same here. I started to find that foods I once enjoyed make me feel sick. Plus I've got minor heart issues. 1 minute ago, freetoroam said: What sort of working out are you doing? Nothing too much I hope. As we mature, sometimes it is best not too over do it. Good eating habits, mild daily exercise and a sense of humour will help you to mature gracefully. Back in 1998 I order the Charles Atlas Dynamic Tension course. (goofy I know) I used it off and on for a few years. Adding to it and taking things from it. Eventually I created my own method of working out. I've found that for the past year, almost two years I've stuck with it on a daily basis. It's not strenuous on the joints and can be done anywhere. I'm built a lot like Tom Manfre (guy in the picture) except a bit of pudge in the middle. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.ZZ. Posted September 19, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 19, 2016 3 minutes ago, Farmer77 said: He said hes nearing 40 not 70 ! Are you saying "nearing 70" is old? Is THAT what your saying? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetoroam Posted September 19, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Just now, Farmer77 said: He said hes nearing 40 not 70 ! I got a picture of him doing heavy weights and downing that energizing stuff, oiling his muscles and wearing one of those little plastic thong things = its not pretty, even at nearly 40, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetoroam Posted September 19, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 19, 2016 7 minutes ago, Farmer77 said: He said hes nearing 40 not 70 ! 3 minutes ago, -ZZ- said: Are you saying "nearing 70" is old? Is THAT what your saying? TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR TONIGHTS FIGHT: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer77 Posted September 19, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 19, 2016 7 minutes ago, -ZZ- said: Are you saying "nearing 70" is old? Is THAT what your saying? I should just stick to politics where its safe ! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudds Posted September 19, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 19, 2016 1 minute ago, Farmer77 said: I should just stick to politics where its safe ! You know what Farmer, I feel real sorry for you now. Yes sticking to politics is much, much safer! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XenoFish Posted September 19, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted September 19, 2016 18 minutes ago, Farmer77 said: He said hes nearing 40 not 70 ! If I can look like master roshi when I'm 70 I'll be doing alright. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetoroam Posted September 19, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Just now, XenoFish said: If I can look like master roshi when I'm 70 I'll be doing alright. The beard is aging, they do not go with the pecks. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XenoFish Posted September 19, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Though this will probably be the reality. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonKing Posted September 19, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, XenoFish said: If I can look like master roshi when I'm 70 I'll be doing alright. Start stocking up on roids now then... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonKing Posted September 19, 2016 #16 Share Posted September 19, 2016 18 minutes ago, XenoFish said: I really think my motivation isn't exactly looking good physically, but feeling good and being functional. I might be a grandpa one day. So I want to be able to spend quality time with them. Same here. I started to find that foods I once enjoyed make me feel sick. Plus I've got minor heart issues. Back in 1998 I order the Charles Atlas Dynamic Tension course. (goofy I know) I used it off and on for a few years. Adding to it and taking things from it. Eventually I created my own method of working out. I've found that for the past year, almost two years I've stuck with it on a daily basis. It's not strenuous on the joints and can be done anywhere. I'm built a lot like Tom Manfre (guy in the picture) except a bit of pudge in the middle. That was a gaffe on xeno's part...He mentioned Charles Atlas in the 90's,he meant 1890's jk xeno some things are timeless 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XenoFish Posted September 19, 2016 Author #17 Share Posted September 19, 2016 1 minute ago, CrimsonKing said: That was a gaffe on xeno's part...He mentioned Charles Atlas in the 90's,he meant 1890's jk xeno some things are timeless I think the course is underrated when you apply current fitness knowledge to it. The self-resistance exercises are isokinetic in nature. So there is less risk of injury as you supply the tension. 3x10 3 times a week, seems to work for me. I combined the Atlas course with Maxalding muscle control. Which is a series of isometric muscle contractions. Then refined it to my liking. Seems to work for me, I guess that's what counts. I'm no longer in any mood to satisfy someone else's expectations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.ZZ. Posted September 19, 2016 #18 Share Posted September 19, 2016 15 minutes ago, Farmer77 said: I should just stick to politics where its safe ! It's all good, I got over younger people with less life experience and good judgment making fun of my age a long time ago. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonKing Posted September 19, 2016 #19 Share Posted September 19, 2016 1 minute ago, XenoFish said: I think the course is underrated when you apply current fitness knowledge to it. The self-resistance exercises are isokinetic in nature. So there is less risk of injury as you supply the tension. 3x10 3 times a week, seems to work for me. I combined the Atlas course with Maxalding muscle control. Which is a series of isometric muscle contractions. Then refined it to my liking. Seems to work for me, I guess that's what counts. I'm no longer in any mood to satisfy someone else's expectations. I hear ya man,there truly isn't a one size fits all method anyway... Even if your goal was to get huge and ripped differences in genetics and body types make the journey different from one person to the other. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XenoFish Posted September 19, 2016 Author #20 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Just now, CrimsonKing said: Even if your goal was to get huge and ripped differences in genetics and body types make the journey different from one person to the other. I'm an ectomorph so my genetics says "Screw you fool." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonKing Posted September 19, 2016 #21 Share Posted September 19, 2016 4 minutes ago, XenoFish said: I'm an ectomorph so my genetics says "Screw you fool." I lucked out as a meso,but that comes with it's problems aswell lol I can put fat on just as easily and quickly as i add muscle,and light beer is just not acceptable to my palate 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudds Posted September 19, 2016 #22 Share Posted September 19, 2016 27 minutes ago, XenoFish said: Same here. I started to find that foods I once enjoyed make me feel sick. Plus I've got minor heart issues. Yeah, I know what you mean, as I'm not keen on some foods I used to enjoy too. You definitely have to take extra care of yourself, especially since you have minor heart issues. 32 minutes ago, XenoFish said: I'm built a lot like Tom Manfre (guy in the picture) except a bit of pudge in the middle. You reminded me more like Arnold Shwarzenegger (The Terminator), especially because each post of yours has an invisible slogan... I Be Back! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XenoFish Posted September 19, 2016 Author #23 Share Posted September 19, 2016 When I tried to be a bodybuilder I want to be developed like Steve Reeves. I felt that his physiques was more balanced than the gorilla-esque appearance of modern bodybuilders. I wanted to look good. I can develop some cobra looking lats but forget arm development. My upper arm is currently 16 inches in diameter. Not sure if that's good or bad. I'm out of touch when it come to acceptable physical development standards. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcgram Posted September 19, 2016 #24 Share Posted September 19, 2016 I've found that as I've gotten older I have gravitated toward eating better and exercising more. I can't do anything about aging, it's going to happen anyway but I do all I can to have a healthy mind and body. I want to be around to harass my grandchildren one of these days. I have seen what drinking/smoking/drugs have done to friends my age and it's horrific. They look 10-15 yrs older than they really are. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XenoFish Posted September 19, 2016 Author #25 Share Posted September 19, 2016 (edited) My father is my example. The man worked hard his whole life and is physically a wreck. His hips, back, etc are basically destroyed. I don't want to be like him. I'm still working with him (family business) because I feel it's the right thing to do. We get along well so there's no real issues. My own issues are a lower back, left wrist, left knee, neck injury, along with my current feet issue. So I'm beat up in my own right. So I'm looking to either curb it for halt it for a time. Maybe if I'm lucky reverse some of the damage. Oh well. I could complain or do something about it. Edited September 19, 2016 by XenoFish 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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