Past middle age, I'm told there's a supplement you can take to help retain the benefits of weight lifting that replaces the diminishing natural supply as we age...testosterone perhaps, but I think it's something else...anyone have any ideas?
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Re: Oldster Iron-Pumpers
Wed, September 12, 2007 - 2:53 PMHave you actually tried lifting weights and eating properly?
Do that for a few years before you start bugging your doctor about testosterone patches. Most people with low testosterone are that way, not because they're old, but because they eat like shit, live like assholes and don't train.
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Re: Oldster Iron-Pumpers
Wed, September 12, 2007 - 6:16 PMi agree with Lupo, but you are probably talking about the prohormone DHEA.
it's had mixed results in the research literature.
beyond anything esoteric, i'd just suggest eating well, and supplementing with BCIA's and Omega-3 fatty acids and a good multivitamin. -
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Re: Oldster Iron-Pumpers
Sun, September 16, 2007 - 3:51 PM...and of course, what I'm shitty at, is sticking to a weight lifting routine. -
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Re: Oldster Iron-Pumpers
Thu, September 20, 2007 - 6:29 PMSquats, squats, squats...
They beat drugs every time. I started really training when I was at the age when most guys testosterone starts to dip. But I seem to be doing well, putting on lots of mass and I'm natural and vegetarian at that. It does take a lotta motivation - but you *can* motivate yourself.
Study after study has shown that a solid weight lifting regime keeps your testosterone from lowering so much and can even make it bounce back.
Just take your time and make sure your form is good to prevent injuries. And focus on big, whole body muscle movements like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses - these are the ones that really kick the testosterone. -
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Re: Oldster Iron-Pumpers
Wed, September 26, 2007 - 10:53 PMProbably a good plan is to start by limbering up with stretches and some yoga before hitting the weight room. I've been sedentary for a while now due to an illness but want to get back in shape. Once I get to the iron part I'll keep ths in mind....thanks Mark. -
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Re: Oldster Iron-Pumpers
Wed, October 3, 2007 - 7:28 PMGood point. I do Yoga daily in the am. Being limber helps. But there is a trick: DON'T stretch right before lifting. Stretch after or long before.
Trying doing 10 sun salutation every morning on rising:
www.yogasite.com/sunsalute.htm
Make sure to drop your heels in the Down Dog position - and don't flare them out. This will give you the flexibility you need to do deep squats. -
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Re: Oldster Iron-Pumpers
Thu, October 4, 2007 - 9:30 AMLegs are my least favorite thing to do. I have no issue being motivated to lift any other part of my body but legs. Weird. I do like squats though. There is nothing like that next day feeling after not having performed squats for awhile.
I need a weight-lifting partner. When I had one it was really fun. But he was young and got lazy.
I just started getting trained to teach pilates reformer, which is the best hour I can spend doing exercise.
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Re: Oldster Iron-Pumpers
Thu, October 11, 2007 - 2:40 PMSquats != legs.
Squats are the source of all life on earth. If you don't squat or deadlift, or at least do some cleans, you might as well lie down and die. -
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Re: Oldster Iron-Pumpers
Thu, October 18, 2007 - 10:10 PMMore true words were never said.
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