The Mature thread

[Primemuscle]

We had been going in opposite directions for the last 10 years or so. She became a drug addict. She hated me going to the gym. I started having to do everything myself. I woke up one day and said "I am not going out like this" so I left.

I am sure you made a wise decision. Everyone's experience is different. My wife and I have always been opposites in many respects, particularly when it comes to health and fitness. For a variety of reason, not all her fault, her health is shit these days. I am her caregiver. It definitely sucks sometimes and I unfortunately don't always hide how it makes me feel from her. But it is what it is. I remind myself daily that she didn't plan this life for us. I am with her until the end however far off this may be.

My mom was addicted to prescription psychotropic drugs and alcohol. How my dad put up with this for over 30 years is both a mystery and a lesson for me. He must have loved her a lot. I got out of that crazy environment as soon as was legally possible. I cannot imagine putting up with someone like my mom for any amount of time, much less until I died, like he did. So you have my sympathy for however much of your life you devoted to someone who could have dragged you to the depths of hell.

Hopefully, you realize that I am not passing judgment on others' situations. You did what was best in your situation. You are three years to the good and there is no reason to suspect that you won't live this relationship out until you are both very old and gray.

 

[Primemuscle]

I am so excited! Today marked the first of four more physical therapy sessions. My progression is great. I added weight to the leg press, calf raise and leg curl exercises. My balance is great. I did 4 sets of 15 reps of squats on a half ball. Most importantly, I my gait is almost normal without pain. It has been a little over four months since the surgery. The doctor said it could take up to a year to fully heal. I feel like I am about 95% there already. This is not bad for an extremely old fart.

[Donny]

I am so excited! Today marked the first of four more physical therapy sessions. My progression is great. I added weight to the leg press, calf raise and leg curl exercises. My balance is great. I did 4 sets of 15 reps of squats on a half ball. Most importantly, I my gait is almost normal without pain. It has been a little over four months since the surgery. The doctor said it could take up to a year to fully heal. I feel like I am about 95% there already. This is not bad for an extremely old fart.

Great that you are making such fast Progress Jay.

[njflex]

GLAD ALL MATURE BOARDER'S ARE WELL....MY DAUGHTER'S 8TH BIRTHDAY 17TH DEC,,HAD CAKE/PRESENTS..DAY OFF TRAINING..FEEL GOOD DAY OFF.. BEEN DOING 5 DAYS WK WORKOUTS,,USUALLY 4 ,,

[Wez]

I am sure you made a wise decision. Everyone's experience is different. My wife and I have always been opposites in many respects, particularly when it comes to health and fitness. For a variety of reason, not all her fault, her health is shit these days. I am her caregiver. It definitely sucks sometimes and I unfortunately don't always hide how it makes me feel from her. But it is what it is. I remind myself daily that she didn't plan this life for us. I am with her until the end however far off this may be.

My mom was addicted to prescription psychotropic drugs and alcohol. How my dad put up with this for over 30 years is both a mystery and a lesson for me. He must have loved her a lot. I got out of that crazy environment as soon as was legally possible. I cannot imagine putting up with someone like my mom for any amount of time, much less until I died, like he did. So you have my sympathy for however much of your life you devoted to someone who could have dragged you to the depths of hell.

Hopefully, you realize that I am not passing judgment on others' situations. You did what was best in your situation. You are three years to the good and there is no reason to suspect that you won't live this relationship out until you are both very old and gray.

 

It's weird, I actually get along better with her now. All is well in my universe. I am happy.

[njflex]

back 'superset day'

chins weighted 10/20/30 added each set ss with cable low rows 160/180/200
hammer pulldowns face out instead in,, grab bars wide ss with chest supported wide griptbar rows
close grippulldowns ss with rope pulldowns to waist standing and stretch

weighted hypers x3

bis
cable curls x4
db curls alt x3 35/40/40
seated hammer concentration curls x2
seated curl machine x2

abs crunches legs up on bench lying on floor x4 x30

[Wez]

back 'superset day'

chins weighted 10/20/30 added each set ss with cable low rows 160/180/200
hammer pulldowns face out instead in,, grab bars wide ss with chest supported wide griptbar rows
close grippulldowns ss with rope pulldowns to waist standing and stretch

weighted hypers x3

bis
cable curls x4
db curls alt x3 35/40/40
seated hammer concentration curls x2
seated curl machine x2

abs crunches legs up on bench lying on floor x4 x30

Love the back routine Steve

[njflex]

Love the back routine Steve

[wild willie]

delts/bis/calves

side laterals  3 sets

cable rear laterals  3 sets

(serge nubret style) lying db laterals 3 sets

machine presses   3 sets

hammer curls   6 sets

seated calf raises  5 sets

[njflex]

delts/bis/calves

side laterals  3 sets

cable rear laterals  3 sets

(serge nubret style) lying db laterals 3 sets

machine presses   3 sets

hammer curls   6 sets

seated calf raises  5 sets

NICE GEORGE,,DO U HAVE BIG ARMS WW,LESS SETS IT SEEMS. I DO 9/11 SETS BI'S..

[Wez]

Delts/Traps

4iu seros

Side Laterals 10/15/20/25/30/35/40 drop set 40/30/20/10
Seated Press machine 4X10
Incline side one arm laterals 3x10
Reverse Pec dek ss rear cable laterals 3 sets each
Smith shrugs 4 sets
DB shrugs 2 sets

[njflex]

Delts/Traps

4iu seros

Side Laterals 10/15/20/25/30/35/40 drop set 40/30/20/10
Seated Press machine 4X10
Incline side one arm laterals 3x10
Reverse Pec dek ss rear cable laterals 3 sets each
Smith shrugs 4 sets
DB shrugs 2 sets

WEZ GOOD SIZE,GOOD MUSCLE TONE 'SKIN'GH SKIN...SAME EXACT SHOULDER ROUTINE WE HAVE ''

[Wez]

WEZ GOOD SIZE,GOOD MUSCLE TONE 'SKIN'GH SKIN...SAME EXACT SHOULDER ROUTINE WE HAVE ''

Getting there thanks The GH has really helped my skin that's true. Not bad for an old Dude!

[njflex]

Getting there thanks The GH has really helped my skin that's true. Not bad for an old Dude!

looks decade younger..

[Wez]

looks decade younger..

Why how nice of you to say!

[njflex]

Why how nice of you to say!

skin tone 50 or so on the body at least loses some parts wrinkle if your too thin ot too heavy ,,in between is usually ok,addition gh u look smooth still build wise,facially u have rugged good looks  ,,still could pass there 48/50,,ur ??/

[Wez]

skin tone 50 or so on the body at least loses some parts wrinkle if your too thin ot too heavy ,,in between is usually ok,addition gh u look smooth still build wise,facially u have rugged good looks  ,,still could pass there 48/50,,ur ??/

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[njflex]

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[Donny]

delts/bis/calves

side laterals  3 sets

cable rear laterals  3 sets

(serge nubret style) lying db laterals 3 sets

machine presses   3 sets

hammer curls   6 sets

seated calf raises  5 sets

looking good. I think 6 good hard sets are enough for Biceps. I did more yesterday but normally just 5x8-10 bB curls or seated DB curls.

[Donny]

trained Biceps and Triceps together yesterday...

Close grip Bench press 3x10
seated tricep Extension machine3x10
DB kick backs 2x15

BB curls 3x10
seated DB curls 3x10
Reverse ez bar curls 2x10-15

abs crunches on a mat 3x to failure

[Wez]

Arm Day
250 Galenika Test/ 250 Omega EQ/ 4iu Seros

V-bar pushdowns ss rope curls 4 sets
close grip machine presses ss machine preacher curls 4 sets ( stuck a bar in the machine to do close grips)
reverse grip pushdowns ss alternate DB curls 2 sets
overhead cable extensions ss cable concentration curls 2 sets

[njflex]

delt day..calves,forearms/tris superset at end

front press super set side delt raise machine x4
upright rows ss with rear laterals on bench x3
db press ss with front wide bar raise x3

shrugs on hammer lying chest machine x4 2 plates/3/4/4.5
shrugs db to sides x2 85/95

forearms wrist curls reverse ss with tricep  pushdowns x4
wrist curls behind back cable ss extension machine x4

calves 5 sets standing calf raise..

[Donny]

Legs today...
1 hour fast walk to really warm up because i strained my knee a bit running a couple of days a go.

superset: Leg extensions 3x10-15
               lying leg curls 3x10-15

               BB Squats 5x10
               DB stiff deads 5x10-15
               Standing calf raises (one legged with DB)

[njflex]

Legs today...
1 hour fast walk to really warm up because i strained my knee a bit running a couple of days a go.

superset: Leg extensions 3x10-15
               lying leg curls 3x10-15

               BB Squats 5x10
               DB stiff deads 5x10-15
               Standing calf raises (one legged with DB)

go Donny,,,my knee is healing well ,had some knee pain 2 months or so,worked around it,,still strong but I wrapped it more on heavier sets,,be well,,,

[Donny]

Workout went well today ...warmed up well.