The Mature thread

[Primemuscle]

I LOVED THAT MACHINE...WE DO NOT HAVE ONE AT MY GYM...

Fortunately, the gym where I've worked out for that last 30+ years has a huge array of machines, including Nautilus, Hammer Strength, and others. There is also a lot of free weights. the dumbbell rack is probably 60 feet long and goes from 5 pound weights up to.....well, I don't really know since I haven't lifted more than the 75 lb. dumbbells which are about two thirds the way up the rack. There is no way to get bored with all this variety.

[Primemuscle]

HOPE ALL IS WELL FOR 2015 ,,,BE STRONG/STAY STRONG...

I'm trying to be strong. Fortunately, I have a huge support network both at home with family and with friends. You guys are important support for me too. I really appreciate your friendship over the past few years. It means a lot to me.

[Donny]

I'm trying to be strong. Fortunately, I have a huge support network both at home with family and with friends. You guys are important support for me too. I really appreciate your friendship over the past few years. It means a lot to me.

You are a good Man

[njflex]

Fortunately, the gym where I've worked out for that last 30+ years has a huge array of machines, including Nautilus, Hammer Strength, and others. There is also a lot of free weights. the dumbbell rack is probably 60 feet long and goes from 5 pound weights up to.....well, I don't really know since I haven't lifted more than the 75 lb. dumbbells which are about two thirds the way up the rack. There is no way to get bored with all this variety.

WE GO 5 LB TO 130'S DBELLS,HAMMER/CYBEX/SMITHS/PRELOADED CURLS BARS/PRELOADED STRAIGHT BARS/NO NAUTILUS...

[Primemuscle]

WE GO 5 LB TO 130'S DBELLS,HAMMER/CYBEX/SMITHS/PRELOADED CURLS BARS/PRELOADED STRAIGHT BARS/NO NAUTILUS...

Perhaps the gym owner believes Nautilus equipment means the gym isn't as hardcore.

[Donny]

Perhaps the gym owner believes Nautilus equipment means the gym isn't as hardcore.

More the expense Jay

[njflex]

More the expense Jay

MORE MAINTENCE ON THEM I'M SURE....SOME MACHINES ARE GREAT...

[oldtimer1]

Have you tried pullovers on the Nautilus? The movement is the same as it would be if you were lying on a flat bench except you are seated. This of course means that gravity isn't much of a factor, but it is really easy to maintain good from with a fair amount of resistance. What's your feeling about this?

Nautilus pullover is one of the most fantastic designs Jones ever made. It can't be compared to a pullover on a flat bench. A pullover on a flat bench is less than a half a rep on a Nautilus pullover.

Hope your wife gets well soon. I hope doctors can figure out the best way to address the problem.

[Primemuscle]

MORE MAINTENCE ON THEM I'M SURE....SOME MACHINES ARE GREAT...

I guess I am lucky to have this gym to work out at. I have been a member for over 30 years. The annual dues are $225. New members pay much more. The only other expense is when I buy tanning time. This is $80 for 20 tans. I mainly use it in the winter to ward off the blahs and to insure I don't get too yellow looking. Olive skin, like mine looks healthier when it has a little bit of color. I could move to the South of France, but that would be more expensive than using the tanning bed....

[njflex]

very ,very,very cold in jersey..trained at home back...

pulldowns x4
low rows short bar x3
db rows x3
single arm undergrip /underhand pulldowns x3
wide bar standing pulldowns to waist 'slight torso bend'x3

bi's
barbell'curl bar'curls x3
concentration on knee db curls x3
hammer curls x3
db curls x2

abs leg raises off bench with db between feet x5

[Primemuscle]

No gym today.

We took my wife to the emergency last night because her blood sugar was at 40 and she was showing signs of going into a diabetic coma. She's was admitted to the hospital. She had to stay in emergency until they had a room ready which wasn't until 4:00 a.m. At least she got a little sleep last night. I can't say the same for our daughter and I.

The doctors aren't sure what is going on yet. After giving her a lot of carbs and orange juice her blood sugars are still low. She got a injection of dextrose to bring it up.  It is possible her pancreas isn't working right. When I talked to her this morning, she did sound more with it, so her blood sugar must be a little better. Once they figure out what's wrong and get her stabilized, we'll talk about her coming back home. Hospitals are just not a fun place to be.

[oldtimer1]

Prime I feel bad for all involved. The cliche' get well soon doesn't seem adequate. I'll say a prayer and hope the doctors find a solution.

[oldtimer1]

I'm retired and I was looking for a job for extra income. I thought I had a job at a school. They called and said the school board approved hiring me. They told me to come in today for paper work. When I arrived a guy who pushed for me said the superintend didn't want to hire me because he wanted his own guy. Now they said the minutes from the the school board meeting where they approved hiring me is missing. I hate NJ politics.

I came home and took off my suit from that missed opportunity to train legs.

Leg press 2 x 12
Dumbbell squats 2 x 12 (these are brutally hard. Back straight and sink your butt all the way down.)
leg extensions 2 x 20
standing leg curls 2 x 15

side bend with one dumbbell 1 x 15
situp on an incline 1 x 27
hanging leg raises 1 x max
weighted pulley crunches 1 x 30
weighted floor crunches 1 x 50

standing calf raise 2 x 15
seated calf raise 2 x 15

neck work

I then did some stretches for shoulders/pec, and legs.

Going to Harrah's casino tonight. Going to drink some cocktails and do some dancing. They always have a decent band playing at their club Eden.  Always have a good time but it goes by so quick and the cotton mouth hang over in the morning stinks. We do this about once a month and stay at a casino.

[njflex]

I'm retired and I was looking for a job for extra income. I thought I had a job at a school. They called and said the school board approved hiring me. They told me to come in today for paper work. When I arrived a guy who pushed for me said the superintend didn't want to hire me because he wanted his own guy. Now they said the minutes from the the school board meeting where they approved hiring me is missing. I hate NJ politics.

I came home and took off my suit from that missed opportunity to train legs.

Leg press 2 x 12
Dumbbell squats 2 x 12 (these are brutally hard. Back straight and sink your butt all the way down.)
leg extensions 2 x 20
standing leg curls 2 x 15

side bend with one dumbbell 1 x 15
situp on an incline 1 x 27
hanging leg raises 1 x max
weighted pulley crunches 1 x 30
weighted floor crunches 1 x 50

standing calf raise 2 x 15
seated calf raise 2 x 15

neck work

I then did some stretches for shoulders/pec, and legs.

Going to Harrah's casino tonight. Going to drink some cocktails and do some dancing. They always have a decent band playing at their club Eden.  Always have a good time but it goes by so quick and the cotton mouth hang over in the morning stinks. We do this about once a month and stay at a casino.

HAVE FUN,PLAY SOME SLOTS,BETTER LUCK ON JOB..

[Donny]

Prime I feel bad for all involved. The cliche' get well soon doesn't seem adequate. I'll say a prayer and hope the doctors find a solution.

X2...

I'm retired and I was looking for a job for extra income. I thought I had a job at a school. They called and said the school board approved hiring me. They told me to come in today for paper work. When I arrived a guy who pushed for me said the superintend didn't want to hire me because he wanted his own guy. Now they said the minutes from the the school board meeting where they approved hiring me is missing. I hate NJ politics.

I came home and took off my suit from that missed opportunity to train legs.

Leg press 2 x 12
Dumbbell squats 2 x 12 (these are brutally hard. Back straight and sink your butt all the way down.)
leg extensions 2 x 20
standing leg curls 2 x 15

side bend with one dumbbell 1 x 15
situp on an incline 1 x 27
hanging leg raises 1 x max
weighted pulley crunches 1 x 30
weighted floor crunches 1 x 50

standing calf raise 2 x 15
seated calf raise 2 x 15

neck work

I then did some stretches for shoulders/pec, and legs.

Going to Harrah's casino tonight. Going to drink some cocktails and do some dancing. They always have a decent band playing at their club Eden.  Always have a good time but it goes by so quick and the cotton mouth hang over in the morning stinks. We do this about once a month and stay at a casino.

Mate that sort of thing happens here too with jobs. even if you are the best for the job itīs who you know.

[njflex]

delts...

fr press 135/155/165/175-135 drop

side laterals seated 20/25/30/30

rear cable lateral raise x3..12 rep ,squeezed these back slow..

underhanded curl bar front raise premade bar 50/60/60..

smith machine upright rows x3

shrugs on hammer chest press,,,,2 plates ,3,4,4.5 ...
reverse x2 15 reps squeezed..


calves.. 3 sets standing calf raises drops 8-10 reps 200/180/160/140...these hurt

forarms
cable wrist curls reverse/rope rolls weighted supersetted..

[Donny]

 today POF Arm workout .. 

Lying Tri extension (Midrange)
standing overhead extensions (stretch)
one arm tri pushdowns (contracted)

barbell curls (midrange)
Incline DB curls (stretch)
concentration curls (contracted)

Exercises done in this order. Cardio was Crosstrainer. Itīs very stormy today and raining hard. Last time i was running in the woods i saw a couple of trees had been blown down because of stormy weather, rain donīt bother me but a tree landing on my head does 

[njflex]

today POF Arm workout .. 

Lying Tri extension (Midrange)
standing overhead extensions (stretch)
one arm tri pushdowns (contracted)

barbell curls (midrange)
Incline DB curls (stretch)
concentration curls (contracted)

Exercises done in this order. Cardio was Crosstrainer. Itīs very stormy today and raining hard. Last time i was running in the woods i saw a couple of trees had been blown down because of stormy weather, rain donīt bother me but a tree landing on my head does 

NICE DTRAIN...

[oldtimer1]

Rough day after the Casinos. Had a little to much fun.  Started off with Grand Marnier.  It's orange flavored Cognac in case you didn't know. Then the beer fest began. Watched the wife gambled and ended on the dance floor. The room in the casino was fantastic. Two big screen televisions. A living room and a bedroom. At check in the guy just gave us the suite for the same price. Maybe they ran out of regular rooms and had to give us the nice room.

Today feeling a little exhausted was delts and arms.

Dumbbell shoulder press 2 x 8 (made sure I went all the way down. No half reps)
dumbbell delt lateral raise 2 x 10
one arm pulley lateral raise 1 x 10
rear delt dumbbell lateral raise 2 x 10

Wanted to do something for the front delt. Tried single arm pulley raises for one set and they felt awkward. Then switched to one set of alternate dumbbell front raises. After doing both I think I felt the pulley more.

Shoulder shrug 2 x10

ez curl 2 x 10
straight bar pulley curl 2 x 10
concentration dumbbell curl 2x 12

conventional tricep pulley push downs 2 x 10
skull crushers with ez bar 2 x 8 ( I try to be strict having hurt my elbow region more than once with these)
reverse grip D handle one arm pulley tricep extensions 2 x 12

forearm curls 2 x 20
reverse forearm extensions 2 x 15
ivanko gripper 2 x20

weighted crunches 1 x 55
pulley crunches 2 x 30

[Primemuscle]

I brought my wife home today. She is doing better. Her blood sugar levels have stabilized. She's really glad to be home. Hospitals stays are so boring.

Thanks guys for your positive thoughts. Surely, all that good energy helps.

[njflex]

I brought my wife home today. She is doing better. Her blood sugar levels have stabilized. She's really glad to be home. Hospitals stays are so boring.

Thanks guys for your positive thoughts. Surely, all that good energy helps.

good to hear...cheers mate,,,

[oldtimer1]

I brought my wife home today. She is doing better. Her blood sugar levels have stabilized. She's really glad to be home. Hospitals stays are so boring.

Thanks guys for your positive thoughts. Surely, all that good energy helps.

Great!

[Donny]

weather is a bit better today. windy but still OK for a run. The woods will be muddy due to the heavy rain from the last two Days. still iīm like a kid i guess because i donīt mind the pools of water. Finish off with some Abs and stretching.

[oldtimer1]

I did absolutely nothing physical today on my working out day off. Everyone go back to what you were doing. 

[njflex]

saturday,,,just did total body /upper pump day at home

sun leg day,,,heavy/lots reps/quick pace was short breadth /pumped

leg press warmed...working 4/5/6/7/8 plates ..15/12/12/10/6

hacks 3/4/5 plates ...12/10/10

lunges up steps with 45 plate per hand x2 ,,go up twice/down

threw in in frog jumps up same steps x2 did 2 step jumps ,,,guy in my gym does 3 per jump..

extension 205/220/235


hams
sldl dbells 60/70/80/90
lying leg curls 140-155 3 sets

calves ,,,5 sets leg press