What age did you give up that gym life?

[Ted SuperSet]

It's not the only thing I am. My career also depended on physicality. Had to pass a running, push up, sit up, swim and body fat test for almost 30 years. Almost all the guys I worked with trained whether weights, running, body weight stuff or martial arts. Married for over 30 years. I raised 4 kids. One is a doctor, ICU nurse, business and one in Afghanistan with the Airborne. I live in nice house with 1400 sq foot basement gym with an in ground pool out back. I mention this just to say training is a big part of who I am. It's not the only thing. I know when you are in your 30's you think you are old but you will see in time you're still very young. If training isn't your thing in life anymore it's okay. Everyone has different passions and different directions in life. Walk everyday for your health and to keep your weight under control if you give up training. The ones I feel truly sorry for are the ones who forsake career development and family chasing the syringe life style.

Strong post

[SuperTed]

I'm mid 30s now, and my interest in going to the gym just seems so lame now. The gym is full of guys from age 20-30 who look great and put a lot of effort in and seem to enjoy it like I used to. Now when I go, I'm like, wtf am I doing here? I can't be bothered anymore. It sucks because I still want to look jacked but reality is, I just find no value in it anymore. I'd rather play with my kid or garden or have a beer with friends.

How does it feel being a parent? IIRC, you had previously said you didn't want children.

[Henda]

Could never give it up as it’s my only real hobby and would have fuck all to do otherwise, all my mates go fishing and not interested in the slightest in doing that with them, normally start getting restless after a few days if I take a week off for whatever reason, untrained people usually look like absolute shit also especially as we age

[Bevo]

Shawn Ray was one of the best and he left it behind for the most part in training, eats whatever he wants while guys like Kevin and flex are in mid life crisis mode

A lot of gym rats have no life (the hardcore ones who live in the gym and take 10 pics a day, self obsessed narcissism, no thanks, rather make money, eat what I want and enjoy life with the kids and travel)

No thanks, balance is key but with all these social media douches, turn me off, cause these tools do it for the attention since they all feel like they are something special on instagram

[be back]

stopped in 96 age 31, didn't really train for a long time.
Got back into it about 6 years ago, feel better and look better, as long as I can stave off the aging process I'm happy.
I look at some of the guys that I work with and they are a mess, they look like old men and most are younger than me...

Don't know how long I will be competing for but I will always train, competing keeps me motivated.

[ratherbebig]

getbiggers outing themselves that they hardly even train... big surprise 

[Bevo]

getbiggers outing themselves that they hardly even train... big surprise 

We are too busy in the offseason flying out in a Lear jet making business deals in Dubai, India

While we are making  millions and having different girls each day you can keep lifting and get admiration with schmoes

[galain]

I'm hitting some walls too lately. Been at it since 1988. I used to be the fat kid. The weights killed him (or put him into hibernation). I'm in my late 40's now but my ego doesn't seem to have matured much. It's still nice to get compliments and to be mistaken for someone in their 30's. But it also hits me when people who haven't seen me for a few years say "Oh, you're smaller. Have you lost weight?" when I've been training as hard as I ever did.

And I'm starting to feel it physically, and I think having a body I can use is better than having a body that people tell me looks good. I'd love a dog and I'm going to rescue one in the next couple of years. I think that'll be the end of my gym life. I'm planning to run more, go back to my martial arts training, do some calisthenic stuff - have fun outside with the dog instead of being 'that old guy' who throws grumpy looks at the teenagers talking loudly, taking selfies and dropping weights.

[IRON CROSS]

Regarding to Basile : after 6 months of training  Mr.Universe title can be yours 
But after 60 years of training he is obese 
I think I'll go back to surfing (without Mr.U title) 

[Nether Animal]

getbiggers outing themselves that they hardly even train... big surprise 

You've never posted a pic, and even stopped sharing your made-up stories about training.

[Thong Maniac]

How does it feel being a parent? IIRC, you had previously said you didn't want children.

Honestly man, it sucked first few months. But as he has gotten older, it's incredible. Loving every minute of it now

[dan18]

A lot of manopause going on in this thread  im 51 still love working out and will do so as long as I can. I have to say when I go to school functions for my boys and I see guys fat and outa shape and there wives looking at me that's my reason for not stopping I still have time for my wife and boys... I train 4 times a week never on weekends...

[Go 4 It]

Give up?? I still feel like that 16 year kid that entered the gym for the first time, excited to train. Theres never been a better time to be in a gym then now, tons of chicks in yoga pants, tons of new equipment, gyms with pools (the ones that have outdoor are amazing). I think the key is to mix it up, when I'm in Hawaii, I train at a new gym everyday, when in Hawaii I'm on a different island everyday each gym has different vibe/equipment/members, same for me when I'm in Chicago I train at 5 different gyms. I wouldn't know what to do with myself if I didn't train. Come on you pussies, the fuck is this shit??

[dan18]

Give up?? I still feel like that 16 year kid that entered the gym for the first time, excited to train. Theres never been a better time to be in a gym then now, tons of chicks in yoga pants, tons of new equipment, gyms with pools (the ones that have outdoor are amazing). I think the key is to mix it up, when I'm in Hawaii, I train at a new gym everyday, when in Hawaii I'm on a different island everyday each gym has different vibe/equipment/members, same for me when I'm in Chicago I train at 5 different gyms. I wouldn't know what to do with myself if I didn't train. Come on you pussies, the fuck is this shit??

And you're in your 20s wait until you hit late 40s it does get harder im still strong but I had to learn to easy up a bit..

[Pet shop boys]

I'm mid 30s now, and my interest in going to the gym just seems so lame now. The gym is full of guys from age 20-30 who look great and put a lot of effort in and seem to enjoy it like I used to. Now when I go, I'm like, wtf am I doing here? I can't be bothered anymore. It sucks because I still want to look jacked but reality is, I just find no value in it anymore. I'd rather play with my kid or garden or have a beer with friends.

Having beers with friends wins all the time (in my case) ....not to mention cigars and 60's-90's rock in the backyard .



WooOSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHh

[Go 4 It]

And you're in your 20s wait until you hit late 40s it does get harder im still strong but I had to learn to easy up a bit..

I'm 37 bro

[be back]

I'm 37 bro

people who are 37 shouldnt say "bro". 

[a_pupil]

thong maniac is one of the most demotivational posters ever on getbig.

just train for health bro wth. Hit the gym 3 times a week for some weights and cardio. stay lean and trim (10-15% bf) with your diet but still enjoy life.

[Natural_O]

I'm almost 55 and I've been training for more than 40 years. I still love going to the gym and training as heavy as I can, still using the basic exercises with barbells and dumbbells. I don't do it to compete anymore, I really just love the challenge of pushing myself as hard as I can. It's probably similar to someone who loves running and still pushes themselves to run hard every day. I just love training and could never imagine myself not doing it. There are definitely mental and physical benefits to training hard and it makes me feel great every time I leave the gym. As someone said in this thread, you only go around once and there will come a time when I won't be able to do this anymore so I'm enjoying every day I can train hard and heavy while it's still possible.

[be back]

I'm almost 55 and I've been training for more than 40 years. I still love going to the gym and training as heavy as I can, still using the basic exercises with barbells and dumbbells. I don't do it to compete anymore, I really just love the challenge of pushing myself as hard as I can. It's probably similar to someone who loves running and still pushes themselves to run hard every day. I just love training and could never imagine myself not doing it. There are definitely mental and physical benefits to training hard and it makes me feel great every time I leave the gym. As someone said in this thread, you only go around once and there will come a time when I won't be able to do this anymore so I'm enjoying every day I can train hard and heavy while it's still possible.

if you want to continue a lot longer then leave your ego at the door...

[Go 4 It]

people who are 37 shouldnt say "bro". 

This word is to be used sparingly and only in certain environments

[chuckles]

I'm almost 55 and I've been training for more than 40 years. I still love going to the gym and training as heavy as I can, still using the basic exercises with barbells and dumbbells. I don't do it to compete anymore, I really just love the challenge of pushing myself as hard as I can. It's probably similar to someone who loves running and still pushes themselves to run hard every day. I just love training and could never imagine myself not doing it. There are definitely mental and physical benefits to training hard and it makes me feel great every time I leave the gym. As someone said in this thread, you only go around once and there will come a time when I won't be able to do this anymore so I'm enjoying every day I can train hard and heavy while it's still possible.

WHAT A GREAT POST 

[ratherbebig]

You've never posted a pic, and even stopped sharing your made-up stories about training.

the reason i stopped sharing my stories about training is that i've stopped training

i am, after all, a getbigger

[Nether Animal]

i am, after all, a getbigger

Amen. No argument here.

[dan18]

people who are 37 shouldnt say "bro". 

this