Author Topic: What age did you give up that gym life? (Read 11623 times)

kevcat · « **Reply #75 on:** February 22, 2018, 01:16:44 PM »

Like a lot of the guys said here, it depends whether you enjoy it or not. Different reasons why people lift weights.
Personally ive always enjoyed it since about 16 years old ( early 30s now ). My reasons were because I started a physical job, and I was a weakling all my life LOL So lifting definitely helped me ( still in the same job, but not the same title so im not really lifting much now ).
Id then become a kickboxer for about 5 years but I still lifted a couple days a week.
Then I got into MMA and in particular I was obsessed with BJJ and I gave up lifting so I could train that every spare evening.
I then found out that I was becoming weak and skinny again, so I started back lifting after about 2 years off of it, and I found it helped tremendously with my grappling, so I now do a strength routine twice a week rather than 'bodybuilding' .
Its all in balance I feel now, I have my first kid, first mortgage etc but I hope I can continue to lift and train for years to come. You either enjoy it or you don't, and ive never had a problem with motivation. Im still trying to beat my PB lifts every week.

Zero2Hero · « **Reply #76 on:** February 22, 2018, 01:28:51 PM »

Geez, some of you should get on Zoloft or something. Really depressing. If that's what means to "have a family", god please save me from that fate.
Have been training for many, many years, early 30's, in amazing shape currently, lifting, stretching, jogging, cycling and enjoying it more than ever, esp. when I see people my age falling apart and becoming old slobs. For each his own I guess, but some of you really did not start lifting for the right reasons. It's like earning money for 15 years, becoming rich and suddenly deciding to become poor again, that's just beyond me.

Zero2Hero · « **Reply #77 on:** February 22, 2018, 01:32:55 PM »

Quote from: Thong Maniac on February 21, 2018, 07:42:59 PM

I understand where u are coming from, and I'm impressed with your dedication, but I do find it sad when you sAy "it's who I am". To me that's placing way too much value on a hobby we call weight lifting. When you are on your death bed, you may regret dedicating your life to spending so much time in a gym and worrying day in and day about about macros, lifts, etc. I kind of came to that conclusion a couple years ago, I spent 15 yrs worried about all of that trivial stuff. Now, I kind of had an awakening of sorts I guess. In my 20s having people call me "Steven the buff guy" or "dude you look huge", was cool right. But in your 30s with kids and a career, that shit isn't cool anymore, people look at you like your odd or there's something wrong with you. It's just not the same in your 30s. I don't know, just feel like it's time to move on kind of and be a better person inside and out, and leave the trivial crap like having cannon ball delts behind. Learning an instrument, or a new language seems way more interesting to me now, and I wish I didn't fall down the rabbit hole of this twisted and fake sub culture for as long as I did

You sound very judgemental and looking for justification for your personal choices on life, sorry.

flinstones1 · « **Reply #78 on:** February 22, 2018, 01:37:09 PM »

Quote from: Thong Maniac on February 21, 2018, 07:08:30 PM

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.

You need to switch gyms. I am a member of golds, equinox, 24 hour fitness, and two private gyms. I workout in the same place everyday I get depressed. Only exception is golds venice...To me there is nothing better than heading down to golds venice on a sunday and hitting the beach after. Maybe a broad with a phat ass sitting on my face, but they are pretty close.

Ted SuperSet · « **Reply #79 on:** February 22, 2018, 01:45:54 PM »

Quote from: ratherbebig on February 22, 2018, 07:47:23 AM

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

i am, after all, a getbigger

WORD!

No training since 2004! True getbigger I am!

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #80 on:** February 22, 2018, 02:09:33 PM »

Not having the time is an excuse for those with no work ethic. If working out isn't your thing I completely understand but there is always time to work out. You can do a Yates type split workout 40 minutes a weight session 4 days a week. Cardio on days off could be a two mile run. Easy to sneak in 20 to 15 minutes of cardio. Another option is two whole body routines. One on your day off and one during the work week.

If being in shape was easy everyone would look great.

deadz · « **Reply #81 on:** February 22, 2018, 02:33:40 PM »

I’ve been lifting a long time and have no plans on giving it up. I may not be gaining a lot but I am always refining my physique. Training adds structure to my life and although I agree with those who cannot stand the typical gym crowd, it’s what it is. Who has space for all that equipment at home. Anyway, where else can you go and see women in lulu lemon tights all day everyday.

deadz · « **Reply #82 on:** February 22, 2018, 02:35:48 PM »

Quote from: flinstones1 on February 22, 2018, 01:37:09 PM

You need to switch gyms. I am a member of golds, equinox, 24 hour fitness, and two private gyms. I workout in the same place everyday I get depressed. Only exception is golds venice...To me there is nothing better than heading down to golds venice on a sunday and hitting the beach after. Maybe a broad with a phat ass sitting on my face, but they are pretty close.

x1000 too bad there are only a couple of gyms within a reasonable driving distance from me.

PJim · « **Reply #83 on:** February 22, 2018, 02:38:02 PM »

Training is like meditation to me. It's ritual.

_bruce_ · « **Reply #84 on:** February 22, 2018, 02:39:25 PM »

Hero2Zero,
do you inject Supertroll directly into your penis before posting?

sceagacros · « **Reply #85 on:** February 22, 2018, 03:49:46 PM »

I'm a lifelong garage warrior, so "gym life" may be a misnomer but I'm 50 and although my goals may change , the lifting remains a constant. I find that if I don't lift and fairly heavy, I get less pleasant to be around. I watched a documentary on Vasili Alexeyev , and he said at one point that he couldn't relax unless everything was sore - I can relate somewhat.

Doug Hepburn was still squatting 600 for reps in his 60's so I don't let doubts/negativity about my age psyche me out. I'm not delusional though and understand that things like joint health and mass can go south suddenly at my age so I don't take anything for granted. Not every work out or even most, but at this point in my life I'd say maybe one out of every three workouts is somewhat of a celebration of life where a part of my consciousness is aware of friends that have passed and can no longer experience the exhilaration of doing anything in the physical and I get pretty emotional/ inspired.

Primemuscle · « **Reply #86 on:** February 22, 2018, 03:57:05 PM »

Quote from: TonyAlva on February 22, 2018, 01:13:41 PM

You don't stop going to the gym because you get old, you get old because you stops going to the gym

Exactly! I'm 73, fit and healthy. Aside from a few "vacations" I've been steady at it since I was a kid. Seems like I am not as strong as I once was, but I can workout at a pretty fast pace. I try to limit my time in the gym to an hour a day, six days a week. The gyms I go to (L A Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness and others as long as they accept Silver and Fit) have people of all ages, both genders and in various states of condition working out. My hope is that the day never comes when I am unable to hit the gym.

Primemuscle · « **Reply #87 on:** February 22, 2018, 04:04:08 PM »

Quote from: flinstones1 on February 22, 2018, 01:37:09 PM

You need to switch gyms. I am a member of golds, equinox, 24 hour fitness, and two private gyms. I workout in the same place everyday I get depressed. Only exception is golds venice...To me there is nothing better than heading down to golds venice on a sunday and hitting the beach after. Maybe a broad with a phat ass sitting on my face, but they are pretty close.

Venice Beach must be a lot more liberal now then when I went there. The Venice Beach boardwalk had several lesbian bars back then. The town of Venice Beach was pretty rundown. I moved there at 18 because the rents were cheap and I was poor. I know that's not the case anymore.

cephissus · « **Reply #88 on:** February 22, 2018, 04:24:27 PM »

So the naturals all "moved on to more important things" and go4it is still taking selfies, did I read this thread right?

Kwon · « **Reply #89 on:** February 22, 2018, 04:27:06 PM »

Quote from: TonyAlva on February 22, 2018, 01:13:41 PM

You don't stop going to the gym because you get old, you get old because you stops going to the gym

Somewhat true, but very hard/difficult to go to the gym these days due to age / injuries etc

Go 4 It · « **Reply #90 on:** February 22, 2018, 04:27:29 PM »

Can't explain the excitement I got when I received these bad boys in the mail a few weeks ago, when back day rolls around I'm so happy to break out these attachments out of my gym bag, good times!!

Kwon · « **Reply #91 on:** February 22, 2018, 04:31:28 PM »

Quote from: Go 4 It on February 22, 2018, 04:27:29 PM

Can't explain the excitement I got when I received these bad boys in the mail a few weeks ago, when back day rolls around I'm so happy to break out these attachments out of my gym bag, good times!!

Any new vids coming up soon, you italian soapy stud you? (No homer)

Don't forget to add as enlightening commentary on it as you do on the rest.

Go 4 It · « **Reply #92 on:** February 22, 2018, 04:39:51 PM »

Quote from: Kwon on February 22, 2018, 04:31:28 PM

Any new vids coming up soon, you italian soapy stud you? (No homer)

Don't forget to add as enlightening commentary on it as you do on the rest.

I try to post one a week at least, thinking of doing a sleeping on ground video, to show the true Iron Warrior lifestyle, no need for a mattress, #Army of one Put this up last week, 200 or bust bro!

YngiweRhoads · « **Reply #93 on:** February 22, 2018, 04:46:36 PM »

Been lifting since '82 or so, possibly earlier. Still at it.

Viking11 · « **Reply #94 on:** February 22, 2018, 04:47:33 PM »

When I got this house and $4000 worth of Nautilus and Free weights in my garage. Graduate school and personal stuff, including being sick, slowed it down for a couple years, but back consistently out there every 3 days roughly. I do the Heavy Duty type paradigm, so the rest of my physical activity is normal stuff, walking, playing guitar, going to start hiking when weather is more consistent, and the beach to swim when it warms up. Back up to 266, no drugs s of today.. Strength is about 80% of where it was at my best.

Kwon · « **Reply #95 on:** February 22, 2018, 04:53:03 PM »

Quote from: Go 4 It on February 22, 2018, 04:39:51 PM

I try to post one a week at least, thinking of doing a sleeping on ground video, to show the true Iron Warrior lifestyle, no need for a mattress, #Army of one Put this up last week, 200 or bust bro!

Many thanks!

How about a vid (filmed from above) where you are sleeping with knives and guns surrounding you?

Go 4 It · « **Reply #96 on:** February 22, 2018, 04:58:23 PM »

Quote from: Kwon on February 22, 2018, 04:53:03 PM

Many thanks!

How about a vid (filmed from above) where you are sleeping with knives and guns surrounding you?

Thats the plan dude, gotta show how take your physique to the next level, can never be comfortable sleeping on the ground surrounded by weapons keeps you in that Rambo mode, no time for beds or pillows, this is serious business

robcguns · « **Reply #97 on:** February 22, 2018, 05:17:58 PM »

Been lifting 27 years.Still love it like the first day.only thing I can’t stand is nagging injuries like elbow,shoulder,low back and knees.otherwise I really enjoy it.

TheGrinch · « **Reply #98 on:** February 22, 2018, 05:31:40 PM »

Quote from: Kwon on February 22, 2018, 04:53:03 PM

Many thanks!

How about a vid (filmed from above) where you are sleeping with knives and guns surrounding you?

https://www.instagram.com/danbilzerian/?hl=en

Rambone · « **Reply #99 on:** February 22, 2018, 05:34:13 PM »

I’m 33 and still “going to war”. I’ll be doing it until I croak