Fitness and Bodybuilding Over 40…Why Is It So Hard?
Richard Sullivan, author of “Reclaim Your Youth: Growing Younger After 40″ talks about the convenient myth that the older you get, the harder it is to stay in shape. Not true.
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Well said pupman2, people go to sh*t because they allow themselves to go to sh*t. If more people would go to a gym or workout at home, as much as they run to the doctor for drugs for their bad lifestyle, they’d be better off.
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I’m so glad I found Richard on youtube. I’m going to show my husband. I just started working out yesterday and being 43 really isn’t any harder then when I was younger though now I’m 40 pounds overweight!. Does anyone know of a female bodybuilder on youtube that shows good vids of her workout? Thank you
Nice to see someone we can look up too…
I think that it is easier after 40. Working out is such a huge part of my life, that is has become more than just a habit. I am also more focused on what I need to accomplish and on what I need to do to avoid getting injured. I’m more knowledgeable, more experienced, more motivated, less distracted, and mentally stronger than I was in my 20s. Keep up the good work. You’re an inspiration.
Richard, great words! Thank you.
The advantage of youth allows us to punish our bodies with little consequence. For years I abused alcohol and ate trash like a government mule. Yet, I was in peak condition.
After age 34 things began to change. Suddenly I began to bloat up and by age 43, I was a fat ass pig. And it was much harder getting in shape than it was in my 20′s.
But through effort and self discipline, I am 3/4 to reaching my fitness goals. I will never go back to the hell of obesity and unhealthy living. Never again!
I am so glad to see you inspiring others over 40 ( like myself ) with regards to keeping in shape and making it a healthy and worthwhile lifestyle choice, keep up the good work. I intend to make a few inspiring videos myself soon for the over 40′s…..
Thanks …. going on 42 and needed the inspiration.
aww i just ate my last candy
Good for you! If you need some inspiration, Google “bodybuilder over 40″, and click the “Images” button.
I just hit 40 – I’ve been working out for about 2 years (as a serious part of my life). Unfortunately I was forced to stop for about 6 months and I feel terrible – physically and mentally. I was gutted at the thought of being 40 and out of shape. This video has galvanised my determination. Screw my “condition”! I’ll be back in the gym on my M-W-F routine again. Thanks for this video.
My workout is much tougher now than when I was 20, or 30.
40 ? That’s it ? I’m in the military , and I often see guys your age ( our age ) out perform men , half their age ..Push ups , sit ups , running , strength training …
There’s nothing to it , but to do it ..
I will be turning 40 in two weeks and I really needed to hear this. I’ve been using my age as an excuse, thanks.
Just wanted to say thank you for this video. I am 40 years old, over weight with several health issues, I am sure mostly brought on by my weight and lack of physical fitness. So to hear the motivation from someone older and wiser is good.
I’ll sub for a while and see what gems of wisdom you have to share.
amen brother–how old are you?
The workout always changes, but one dynamic has held true for the fastest gains. I work one major body part per workout: arms, legs, back, shoulders and chest. I do abs 3X a week at the beginning of the workout.
When really into it, I divide the leg workout into two days spaced 4-5 days apart. This routine would take 6 days to complete, but I take as long as 11 days, as rest is the key to muscle growth. Intense workouts with lots of rest = real progress.
Damn, good motivation, me personally will be going to Marine bootcamp 20090914 and will stay fit until I die. I’ll destroy those age limits as well!
i got one question for ya what your workout look like these days and is it still the same as the the younger 20 yr old days. i know u got to switch things up here and there but just wanted a basic idea of how you train, quick question want tdid you major in in colleger anything health related or no?
i got to say richard your videos are inspiring u look great, i love yout thoughts because there are so true in every aspect, the whole people trying to bring you down for there own gratuide is spot own
Nice message!
Decreased testosterone production with age is a fact. Using it as an excuse is justification for laziness is bad at any age, I agree.
“Fitness and Bodybuilding Over 40…Why Is It So Hard?”
Those are your words not mine.
You are obviously cruising into your senior discount years with furious aplomb; more people should do the same and there would be fewer nagging injuries and chronic systemic symptoms that clog up our emergency rooms and add to our national debt. Thanks for your videos.
Thanks for the snappy comments, Zippy, but decreased testo is yet another convenient excuse for you not to bother. I have more respect for those who have no interest in fitness, than I do for those searching for excuses and justifications. If you don’t want to do it, just don’t.
..well ever since you were about late 20′s or so, you’ve been cranking out less testosterone, so it IS an uphill battle.
How’s that subscription to AARP magazine working out, anyway?