39 about to hit 40..starting to feel the difference!

**SonOfPluto** · 03-10-2009, 03:45 PM

I had stopped training for several months, and am 39 years old. Just the other day, I trained again for the first time. I felt aches and pains in my arm tendons that i've never felt before, and I can't remember ever injuring them either. At least my physique hasn't really measureable deteriorated...

**gman** · 03-10-2009, 04:09 PM

welcome to old age, my friend!

That's why I never take time off, I am afraid of what will happen when I start back!

**Mike Gelsei** · 03-13-2009, 01:54 PM

Don't let age be an excuse! I'm still training just as hard as ever and can train guys 15 years younger than me into the ground.

Training smart applies to bodybuilders of any age.

**SonOfPluto** · 03-13-2009, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by Mike Gelsei

Don't let age be an excuse! I'm still training just as hard as ever and can train guys 15 years younger than me into the ground.

Training smart applies to bodybuilders of any age.

I'm definitely not letting it be an excuse! The problem is that its difficult for me to train without going 'all out'. With aches and pains, sometimes this isn't he best thing. I'll be in the best shape of my life by the time I hit 40 and will probably compete in a master's competition somewhere.

**Mike Gelsei** · 03-13-2009, 03:00 PM

Don't train with aches and pains. You can still go all out - just train around them. If certain exercises hurt find ones that don't. Remember there are no good or bad exercises just good and bad ways of performing them.

**esplendido** · 03-13-2009, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by Mike Gelsei

Don't train with aches and pains. You can still go all out - just train around them. If certain exercises hurt find ones that don't. Remember there are no good or bad exercises just good and bad ways of performing them.

Very true!

**esplendido** · 03-13-2009, 04:17 PM

In fact, look at me and Bill Grant in my avi (Picture taken this last weekend at the Arnold). Bill is 62 and I'm 51. We both have had pain issues and have found ways to train without further aggrevating those injuries and grow in the process.

**Mike Gelsei** · 03-13-2009, 04:37 PM

That's great at 41 I'm still a young pup! Can't wait to see the improvements I'll have made by 51!

**BigJD69** · 03-13-2009, 09:12 PM

Gonna be 40 in a week I def. stay sore longer

**triceptor** · 03-13-2009, 09:29 PM

H r t

**italianmanMASS** · 03-13-2009, 10:55 PM

something to look forward to...lol

**bigdaddyd** · 03-13-2009, 11:32 PM

I feel the difference a little more each year. Somethings hurt more this year than last year. You just deal with it and move on.

**SonOfPluto** · 03-14-2009, 12:52 AM

Originally Posted by triceptor

H r t

I was on that for awhile, until I lost my health insurance. I was prescribed the gel that you rub on your skin. It seemed to help, but I always wanted to take more then one packet!

**SonOfPluto** · 03-14-2009, 12:53 AM

Originally Posted by esplendido

In fact, look at me and Bill Grant in my avi (Picture taken this last weekend at the Arnold). Bill is 62 and I'm 51. We both have had pain issues and have found ways to train without further aggrevating those injuries and grow in the process.

Yeah, you guys look really good, regardless of age!