I started weight training at 13 yrs old. I recently turned 73. I never did competitive lifting, but rather as an aid to sports training . After the sports ended it was all about quality of life. I still workout at least twice a week. looking back 60 years of fairly consistent training I can say without a doubt that it is probably the best thing I did in my life. Fitness, confidence, physical appearance. You'll never say " I wish I hadn't stayed in such great shape all my life.
I am 63 also. I started later than you at age 36 . I went to power lifting meets for several years into my 5o's . After 4 surgeries i'm like you say i train to not be dead or in nursing home. I love your logic !!
Am I correct in assuming those surgeries were because of muscle injuries? Would you have trained less for competition and more for longevity if you'd known what you know now? What would you advise someone who's in his mid 30's and is just starting out? I just turned 35 and been training consistently for 6 months now. I've trained on and off since I was 17 though.
@@bez1196 two of them were injures from training. I would definitely trian for longevity if could do over. If i were 35 again and starting over i would use less equipment and train less and rest more. A good program to follow would be Starting Strength program by Mark Rippetoe. Keep you workouts short and intense. Focus on squat ,benchpress and deadlift and throw in some back and arm work .
Well Rip, you may not compete again, but I sure am. After my last meet and the success I had there I qualified for the USPA Nationals There are age group and weight class records in sight and I want them. Remember, this is all your fault. I read the SS book, watched a few of your videos and I was hooked. All this is happening, I might quickly add, After I suffered a stroke in October of 2018. I trained for all of 2019 to regain my strength and get my lifts back to where they were before the stroke. My Dr. at the VA told me that my recovery was hastened by the strength I had gained doing barbell training. So again Rip I owe you more thanks than I can express in words. To all- listen to this altacaca, he knows of what he speaks.
This is why I listen to the older lifters, they offer proper advice and give you perspective on what you can achieve and what you should aim for. Thanks for this podcast Rip (and crew), straight from the heart, a lifetime of reflection and wisdom. What else can you ask for? All the best for Christmas for you and the Starting Strength Team! Thank you for everything you have done this year, high quality and sensible as usual!
Merry Christmas - btw, I am 60- but started weight training (rather than body weight) age 14, so I have a couple years on you, I suppose- but I never competed at your level. Training older- embrace the suck- fight the muscle loss. It is more about retaining functionality
I'm 25 now and been training for 4 years soon. I wish I started earlier but will continue until I cant do it anymore. As I have been seeing how my parents physical condition has deteriorated these last 8 years (both are in early 60s), I dont want to end up like they have ended up.
It's heartbreaking watching your parents go through that. I'm living that same situation. For whatever it's worth I have two thoughts for you: 1. It's never too late to get your parents into lifting. I tried for YEARS with no success but now finally this year, both of them around 70, things have gotten bad enough that they've started training with me and it's made me so happy to be able to help them. So keep trying with your parents, never give up on them. They would never give up on you. 2. I'm 38 and I've been lifting since about 14 years old and I can tell you that some of my best gains have come in my 30s. You have a lot to look forward to. And you definitely did not start too late to reach your full potential. I wish you and your parents all the best. 💪😎
Started lifting at 13 and I'm 49 now. No real joint issues and I'm virtually pain free. Why? I've basically been on a minimum effective dose maintenance routine for 25 years. Lifting for health and well being doesn't get enough respect in our culture.
I started for the same reason at 17. Now, at 44 (45 in October), due to an old martial arts injury, l have knee arthritis. Feeling the difference between now and 22, l strive to keep my reps low, the tonnage down, and stay away from things that'll hurt me.
Not sure anything beats you up more than running. And after many years of cycling, depending on your body type, you'll barely have any muscle left on you.
@@alsbos7995 my wife's grandad is 79 and still runs half marathons, he was running full marathons up until 73. I'm 31 so I'm ok for now but there will be a time when I'm only lifting light weights because I won't be able to handle 1rm weight anymore. Swimming or running however seems like something that can be done well into old age.
I started weight training at 13 yrs old. I recently turned 73. I never did competitive lifting, but rather as an aid to sports training . After the sports ended it was all about quality of life. I still workout at least twice a week. looking back 60 years of fairly consistent training I can say without a doubt that it is probably the best thing I did in my life. Fitness, confidence, physical appearance. You'll never say " I wish I hadn't stayed in such great shape all my life.
As an older lifter I say I'm training to avoid getting stuck on the floor in the bathroom.
Have issues with vestibular system?
I am 63 also. I started later than you at age 36 . I went to power lifting meets for several years into my 5o's . After 4 surgeries i'm like you say i train to not be dead or in nursing home. I love your logic !!
Am I correct in assuming those surgeries were because of muscle injuries? Would you have trained less for competition and more for longevity if you'd known what you know now? What would you advise someone who's in his mid 30's and is just starting out? I just turned 35 and been training consistently for 6 months now. I've trained on and off since I was 17 though.
@@bez1196 two of them were injures from training. I would definitely trian for longevity if could do over. If i were 35 again and starting over i would use less equipment and train less and rest more. A good program to follow would be Starting Strength program by Mark Rippetoe. Keep you workouts short and intense. Focus on squat ,benchpress and deadlift and throw in some back and arm work .
whats the point if you train and need surgeries
Well Rip, you may not compete again, but I sure am. After my last meet and the success I had there I qualified for the USPA Nationals There are age group and weight class records in sight and I want them. Remember, this is all your fault. I read the SS book, watched a few of your videos and I was hooked. All this is happening, I might quickly add, After I suffered a stroke in October of 2018. I trained for all of 2019 to regain my strength and get my lifts back to where they were before the stroke. My Dr. at the VA told me that my recovery was hastened by the strength I had gained doing barbell training. So again Rip I owe you more thanks than I can express in words. To all- listen to this altacaca, he knows of what he speaks.
This is why I listen to the older lifters, they offer proper advice and give you perspective on what you can achieve and what you should aim for. Thanks for this podcast Rip (and crew), straight from the heart, a lifetime of reflection and wisdom. What else can you ask for? All the best for Christmas for you and the Starting Strength Team! Thank you for everything you have done this year, high quality and sensible as usual!
Train to not be dead
Well I’ll say this I don’t know what damage sensible lifting will cause but I know being inactive will cause way more damage.
Dude. Have a happy christmas
64 years old, 50 years training. Stay strong an avoid injury at all costs. Barbell training is life.
Weakness is death.
Merry Christmas - btw, I am 60- but started weight training (rather than body weight) age 14, so I have a couple years on you, I suppose- but I never competed at your level. Training older- embrace the suck- fight the muscle loss. It is more about retaining functionality
I'm 25 now and been training for 4 years soon. I wish I started earlier but will continue until I cant do it anymore. As I have been seeing how my parents physical condition has deteriorated these last 8 years (both are in early 60s), I dont want to end up like they have ended up.
It's heartbreaking watching your parents go through that. I'm living that same situation. For whatever it's worth I have two thoughts for you:
1. It's never too late to get your parents into lifting. I tried for YEARS with no success but now finally this year, both of them around 70, things have gotten bad enough that they've started training with me and it's made me so happy to be able to help them. So keep trying with your parents, never give up on them. They would never give up on you.
2. I'm 38 and I've been lifting since about 14 years old and I can tell you that some of my best gains have come in my 30s. You have a lot to look forward to. And you definitely did not start too late to reach your full potential. I wish you and your parents all the best. 💪😎
Where's the rest? The clip just stopped lol. What is the minimum effective dose? How is it achieved?
Started lifting at 13 and I'm 49 now. No real joint issues and I'm virtually pain free. Why? I've basically been on a minimum effective dose maintenance routine for 25 years. Lifting for health and well being doesn't get enough respect in our culture.
What's your current routine
Please do new collaborations with Brett from Art of Manliness
Happy christams and happy chkanukkah:)
RIO has explained the reason that most of the people in middle age, or beyond, should aim for.
I started for the same reason at 17. Now, at 44 (45 in October), due to an old martial arts injury, l have knee arthritis. Feeling the difference between now and 22, l strive to keep my reps low, the tonnage down, and stay away from things that'll hurt me.
Me to. My hands hurt to which makes training challenging
Coach Rip drinking a STOUT
It's coffee actually
What's in the glass
That's a nitro coffee. He says what it is in the long version which is a good talk.
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Is that a beer or really strong coffee on the counter
I sometimes think running, swimming or cycling would be better than powerlifting for longevity in life rather than beating myself up chasing PRs
Not sure anything beats you up more than running. And after many years of cycling, depending on your body type, you'll barely have any muscle left on you.
@@alsbos7995 my wife's grandad is 79 and still runs half marathons, he was running full marathons up until 73.
I'm 31 so I'm ok for now but there will be a time when I'm only lifting light weights because I won't be able to handle 1rm weight anymore.
Swimming or running however seems like something that can be done well into old age.
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