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Originally Posted by tooge
Lewdog, I hope u are correct. I haven't turned flabby at all. In fact, I'm 5'10 and 188 lbs with a 32 inch waist. Been this way for years, and I'm one of the more muscular lt fit guys I know at my age. My point is that it is much much more difficult to maintain that mass after 35 or so. Muscles don't "turn to fat" per say, but muscle mass wants to decrease as you age and be replaced by fat/flab as metabolism slows. Trust me, my knees are paying for the triathlons tears ago and I've had three shoulder surgeries, so heavy lifting is out for me anyhow. I guess I was trying to point out that a leaner/smaller build will be easier to maintain as you age then a large bulky build if you still want to look good. If you think you will have that time, then good on you! I've got two kids, a busy job, and community things I do. Now, most of my work louts are plyimeyric and core in nature. I wasn't trying to be argumentative, just giving you the viewpoint of someone that's 20 years older and looked alot like you 20 years ago. I'd train differently if I could go back.
I know what it takes to build what you've built, and for that, good job. Again, just one view point to consider.
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No problem and as I stated, when the time comes, I will adjust my training as needed. If my body changes in the muscle department, fine. Doesn't mean I will base my training now, around what might happen later. I like to lift heavy more of the enjoyment of pushing numbers...the muscle mass was more a side effect from how I like to train anyway.
I used to be bigger anyway and this year I actually cut about 15lbs because I was feeling a bit sluggish and out of shape. I still don't consider myself very big and maybe the picture is a bit misleading.
And given your stats, you sound like you have it dialed in! Weird that you have been able to keep your physique in check but for some reason think you can't maintain a decent physique as you age?