I just don't have it in me anymore

[GEODON]

to work out. I've been working out for about 13yrs. I started out at 22 being a handsome yet skinny standing at 5'11 135pnds and couldn't bench the bar with two 10's on each side. I grew into a handsome man at 5'11 and 175pnds benching max at 2 plates free weight on each side. I know some of you will think that still ain't shit but I was pleased with the way my body looked.

Past few years have gone downhill. Now I can't even do the same routines and 45min into the gym I'm burned out. I don't know what it is. Eating habits suck but never changed since day 1. I know it comes with age but damn this sucks. Any of you use to be good at something and now you just don't have it in you anymore?

Oh and sorry ladies no pix. Thought I would mention this so you all don't wait for it and get your hopes up.

[GRN ENVY]

I am still young

[Yerf Dog]

I still hit the gym 3 times a week. Been going to Bally's for over 20 years.

At 45, I don't plan on stopping any time soon either.

Slow down = Get old

[DC-STRO]

Don't believe all of that crap about once you hit 40......50.
It's what you make of it. I turned 50 last year and I feel great. I work in the commercial construction industry so my body has been beaten up. I lift 3-4 times a week and finish every workout with a 30-40 lap swim. My diet is fair. I just don't eat much junk food.

If I take a week or two off I start to feel like S#!t. Mainly tired and body pains. You have to force yourself into some kind of physical activity.

[Scissors]

Originally Posted by GEODON

to work out. I've been working out for about 13yrs. I started out at 22 being a handsome yet skinny standing at 5'11 135pnds and couldn't bench the bar with two 10's on each side. I grew into a handsome man at 5'11 and 175pnds benching max at 2 plates free weight on each side. I know some of you will think that still ain't shit but I was pleased with the way my body looked.

Past few years have gone downhill. Now I can't even do the same routines and 45min into the gym I'm burned out. I don't know what it is. Eating habits suck but never changed since day 1. I know it comes with age but damn this sucks. Any of you use to be good at something and now you just don't have it in you anymore?

Oh and sorry ladies no pix. Thought I would mention this so you all don't wait for it and get your hopes up.

Change up the routine to something short and intense. 45 minutes is a bit long--I've been aiming for 30 minutes.

[Cybercowboy]

Walk 18 holes, it's more fun.

[Kerrmudgeon]

It sucks but you're no different from all of us, getting old is not for the timid.......

[ConstantChange]

I've been working out and hitting the weights for 15+ years and pray I'll be able to do it another 40-50+. I can't imagine not working out.

I know it's damn near impossible to find a good one, but what about looking for a workout partner? I started working out with a guy I met at the gym about 3 years ago and it's been great.

Age is an excuse. We have a guy who is 50 in our gym who can run circles around 95% of the people who walk in the gym. 35 is nothing.

Change your workout up entirely. Try P90X, or circuit training, or more cardio, or heavier weights, etc...

[son93sl2]

try crossfit.com it would be a huge change.

My coworker does it and we compare notes so i can keep up with him. It's competitive and olympic style, you might like it.

I am 5-8, 163lbs max bench press 265lbs, max dead lift 175 (i need to work on that) Max strict pull ups 23 in a row.

[MrPeabody]

I was born with a body that is capable of a finite amount of physical activity before it is worn out and dies.

I'm certainly not going to waste it on exercise.

[Montehall]

40 minutes, 5 days a week.

[Scissors]

Originally Posted by MrPeabody

I was born with a body that is capable of a finite amount of physical activity before it is worn out and dies.

I'm certainly not going to waste it on exercise.

You should snort some charliesheen. You'll have more energy.

[MrPeabody]

Originally Posted by Scissors

You should snort some charliesheen. You'll have more energy.

Thanks, I'm getting by just fine on Tiger Blood.

[neece]

pics

[neece]

GEODON, you are gonna turn into one of those middle-aged men who looks 6 mos. pregnant if you don't step it up.

[Montehall]

Originally Posted by neece

pics

ok.

This is before:


this is now


another week, and I should be set.

[neece]

Originally Posted by Montehall

ok.

This is before:


this is now


another week, and I should be set.

Did you have a boy or girl?

[TabuIsMe]

why don't you just take a few days off? a little break?

[ptindall]

Originally Posted by Cybercowboy

Walk 18 holes, it's more fun.

Actually alone the lines I was thinking. Make it about more than just looking good by joining a sports league. The sport itself is a workout and then if you still want to go to the gym, you will have a reason and a focus for improving.

[Bucwheat]

When you get into your 50's life gets rough ,do it while you can.