For all my guys who are pushing 60 or 60+... This one is for you! Live Anabolic trainer John Shumate (who's 62 years old)... Weighs in on how often you should workout after 60 years old. Enjoy!
@dempsey9554
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 60 next year and i have finally learned to listen to my body .I've found that if you looking forward to your workout your doing it right .I try and keep my body guessing so I don't get fed up and my spare time is spent in the yard with my chickens that's my relaxing time
@michaelakins557
3 жыл бұрын
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@dempsey9554
3 жыл бұрын
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@philipsummers9682
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant explanation , experience you can't buy , so depending on what your life experience is , some people as myself enjoy more aerobic activity and supplement that with strength training particularly now so , and feel the benefit of that , definitely!
@philipsummers9682
Жыл бұрын
I'm 63 and with strength training , I've never felt better , and enjoy a beer too ! Life's for living 🎉
@ardenpeters2952
3 жыл бұрын
80 in January, still light workouts daily (stretch bands) and the gym 3 or 4 days a week. Love it!!
@LiveAnabolic
3 жыл бұрын
Nice work Arden!
@donnn-ow4rj
3 жыл бұрын
That's great. How long have you been training?
@QuantumNoir
3 жыл бұрын
Get it man!💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
@ranjanroy82
2 жыл бұрын
Arden, wish folks like you would share a few of your methods/ideas
@mzollnerable
Жыл бұрын
My hero.
@johnmaisonneuve9057
3 жыл бұрын
You have to do it; otherwise as you age, you will decline, especially after 60’s. You want proof; I am 75 , work out weights, running, stretching - at least three times a week, workouts about one and half hours. I have a twin brother, never works out, has had a heart attack, very bad health, etc. You must do it, and once you get into a sensible routine, it’s enjoyable and if you miss a workout you will miss it. The science supports it.
@jedlimen123
3 жыл бұрын
@John.. Ditto!!
@mervjohnson2140
3 жыл бұрын
Amen John Yes You Said It
@mervjohnson2140
3 жыл бұрын
John yes as you get older you have to be physically active the human body in all the human body is meant to move to exercise some move to get around if you don't move your muscles get stiff you're starting to lose muscle mass you start aching yes you need to go at least couple days during the during the week or even physically walking around doing this but physically keeping active when you're older and thank you for the comment
@QuantumNoir
3 жыл бұрын
Thats how you gotta do it man! Stay that way.💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
@mervjohnson2140
3 жыл бұрын
@@QuantumNoir Amen Brother
@tonyhollingsworth8361
11 ай бұрын
Im 60 yrs old i was a competitive bodybuilder in the 80s i still work as a house painter full-time. I only workout 2-3 days a week. Usually about 30-45 min. I have found for me less is more and i stay motivated and look forward to going to the gym.
@steelphantom9105
5 ай бұрын
Are you doing full body or a split routine? What would you recommend for men over 60?
@094340
3 ай бұрын
Same here at 63, just 2 or 3, 30-45-minute workouts per week, based on how I'm feeling. I walk or hike as well, I find low impact aerobics burn fat better than running or doing HIIT.
@johnbauer5298
3 жыл бұрын
I’m 71 and workout at home with dumbbells and resistance bands for about 1 1/2 hours a day , 6 days a week, working different muscle groups each day. Started this in February of this year and I am getting results but it’s a slow process. However, I’m retired so I have the extra time to spend on a neglected body.
@LiveAnabolic
3 жыл бұрын
Keep it up, John!
@QuantumNoir
3 жыл бұрын
💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
@paulnicholson1838
Жыл бұрын
That's awesome John
@raymondnieliwocki3473
3 жыл бұрын
I am 67 and I train hard. Power lifting. Deadlifts are my foundation. I need 2 days off between work outs. We are all different.
@LiveAnabolic
3 жыл бұрын
Way to listen to your body and do what works for you.
@QuantumNoir
3 жыл бұрын
Get it!
@raymondnieliwocki3473
3 жыл бұрын
Listen to your body is the best advice. I am 67. Some days I just don’t have it. So I skip that day and work out the next day. It’s not rocket science.
@LiveAnabolic
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Raymond
@jimd6641
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds a lot like me, Raymond - I'm 65, been working out for over 30 years. I love it, but there are some days that I just can't make myself lift. I'll go down to the basement, put on the gloves . . . and then walk back upstairs. I've finally learned to stop beating myself up over it and just go back the next day and pick it up again.
@jedlimen123
3 жыл бұрын
Jim D... Rest (recovery) days are essential.
@titsup4u
3 жыл бұрын
Common sense. Thanks Raymond!
@LeafBurrower
2 ай бұрын
Do an hour long gentle stretching routine on these days, and go for a walk.
@bobellis6141
3 жыл бұрын
I am 62 and I'm more fit than I was at 42 or 32. I do daily exercise, pullups, pushups, and core work and lift 3 times a week. Working out at home is something I've done for several years. Find what works for you, just do it!
@LiveAnabolic
3 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@VitalBigras
Жыл бұрын
Really encouraging, thanks !
@canecorsolady1014
Ай бұрын
Same here. Im 64, workout at home. Pullups, barbells, push-ups, smash ball and kettlebell. Twice a week. I also do rotator cuff strengthing exercises and have incorporated broadjumps and sprinting on my " off " days. Feel amazing!!
@janetgilmore6059
2 жыл бұрын
At 81 I’m still totally addicted, started training at 17 years old and still at it ,this guy is telling it like it is,no B/S very refreshing .95% of what you see the chemically enhanced posers tell you is not reality. I can’t push the heavyweight’s I once could ,but higher reps is now the way to train. Time , effort and listening to your body will bring out a better you (from Billy G) in australia
@johndough1218
11 ай бұрын
Thanks Billy G!
@paulfleming4710
5 күн бұрын
As,sarms,etc help a person recover. The freaks you see are genetic freaks and they use gear. Some people will use as much gear and never ever get that size. When your older..you understand..its better to be healthy and fully functional.
@chiptaker1099
3 жыл бұрын
Turning 60 the end of the month, for years my routine has been 3 days on 2 days off, day 1 & 3 is full body weight workout with light cardio, day 2 is a long ride on my Trek, I find the 2 days off really helps with recovery and never feel burned out.
@LiveAnabolic
3 жыл бұрын
Keep it up!
@tomthomassony8607
3 жыл бұрын
And taking rest days and listening to your body helps prevent injury - no matter how old you are!
@tonycollazorappo
2 жыл бұрын
4 days a week, body weight exercises, 2 days cardio (stationary bike for 30mins). I rest 3 days a week or just walk on the off days, I'm 61. I've been athletic since I was a kid, started working out seriously at age 13 as well. I don't smoke or drink, never have. Joints are always an issue for me, I was a power lifter from age 20 - 30. I just want to keep what I have at my age, and I've discovered bodyweight exercising again in my mid 50s.
@samsfuture2
3 жыл бұрын
Loved this presenttion about working out as we age. I am 74 y/o working out my entire life. Only stopped once around 50 years old for a few months and it was so hard to get back into it I swore I would never stop again, and I have not. I have three workouts. Back and bi, chest delt tri and legs. In my 60's I used to try and get in each workout twice a week. Now I only do the workouts once each a week, and often take two days to do the full workout depending on how I am feeling. Each workout involves about 26 to 30 sets of 6-8 different exercises. Legs I always do a lot of squats. I bike 4 days a week 30-35 miles. I don't love every workout but I feel like crap if I dont work out. Last 4 years things have been changing, so often do many extra sets just to slowly work the weight up. I dam 5' 7" weioght 160. Not ripped but I do look like I keep in shape. Thanks for your advice. Keep it coming Sam..Retired podiatric foot and ankle surgeon
@mpp7010
9 ай бұрын
I’m same age as you….I take 4 day breaks btwn body parts, chest Monday and again on Saturday for example…I only do 3 sets for each exercise…at my age, my body won’t carry much extra muscle no matter what I do..do dumbbell squats…schedule gets hard to keep track of so I keep a calendar…I hate leg day like everyone else but can’t skip it, it’s too important.
@steelphantom9105
5 ай бұрын
@@mpp7010. What does your full program look like?
@mpp7010
5 ай бұрын
I do pretty much the normal stuff. Chest press, pec deck, tricep push downs is 1 day, next day dumbbell lateral raises and shrugs, next day legs, next day lat pull downs and dumbbell curls. Wife and I walk every other day. I have a pretty nice garage gym. Best regards, mpp
@steelphantom9105
5 ай бұрын
@@mpp7010 Is it good for strength gains hitting the muscle every four days or is it more for hypertrophy?
@mpp7010
5 ай бұрын
@@steelphantom9105 I really don’t know the answer to that. I would guess there is a lot of overlap btwn strength and hyper trophy. Years ago I went more than a year working body parts once a week…it just wasn’t enough work for me…4 days rest is a nice medium for me. If injury is a problem then I’d say maybe that person is not getting enough rest.
@barrybarnett731
Жыл бұрын
If your retired you can workout every day , and still recover comfortably , but a lot of people are still in full time work in their 60s in this case 4 times per week is more than enough im 64 and still work 5 nights a week in a hospital and train at 6.30 am in the morning , the bro split is the only way ive ever trained and will continue to do so as long as i can
@bachscar
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 62 and have only been working out for 20 months (at home with dumbbells and body weight). Since I began, I've honed my workouts so they are an enjoyable part of my routine. For more than a year, I was comfortable with a 2 days working out, followed by 1 day of rest, so I'd put in 4 or 5 workouts per week. For the past 2 months, I've been able to work out 4 or even 5 consecutive days (50-60 minutes each day), because my body doesn't get as fatigued as it used to. Sometimes, the workouts themselves are difficult and tedious, but the payoff comes when you get a nice pump going and you begin to see and feel the results of your efforts. For me, it makes me want to continue to improve on my size and strength, even though there has been a lot of trial and error involved in the process. Good tips, John!
@LiveAnabolic
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that!
@richardcamacho7276
11 ай бұрын
This is all great advice. I exercise every day as my body doesn't complain. I do it throughout the day and listen to shows like this to learn more all the time. Three months ago did 3 pushups. Embarrassing. I stuck with it and shoot for 100 a day over 3 sets to get to my goal during the day. Spreading it out keeps me from getting bored. Walking, squats (200 a day), lifting, calisthenics, a gallon of water a day. Life is great at 60.
@KlavierKannNichtMehr
9 ай бұрын
Everyone is different, that is key. I am 72, soon 73 and started workouts around 4 months ago, 3x a week. I do a mix, starting with cardio, the light weights, then finishing with fast walking on the treadmill. When I started I was dreadfully overweight, and the gym was part of a change in nutrition and - above all interval fasting. The latter, together with workouts, has resulted in a loss of around 12 kgs in 4 months. But I have another 15 to go… I first saw the gym as part of my weight-loss regmine, but soon realized how great it was simply to get fitter. I hope I will continue along this road for as long as I can.
@stevethwaites3497
3 жыл бұрын
I,m 64 home gym, I do a full body intensive session including deadlifts and squats just twice a week, I also walk just about every day, I think everyone finds their own level and probably needs a little bit more time to recover.
@GregHarland1
5 ай бұрын
I'm 78 and I do 2 times a week in my home gym, heavy weights 2 hours total including 30 minutes walking hills everyday. I've worked out over 60 years and this my best result ever. Recovery is important.
@richardschot7693
3 жыл бұрын
Great advice. I am 74 and find your advice regarding listening to your body absolutely correct. I use light weights with high repetitions which keeps my strength up without over stressing my body. So far so good!
@richardschot7693
3 жыл бұрын
Also, I concentrate a lot on stretching and flexibility. When you lose flexibility, it makes exercising a lot more difficult the older you get.
@DineshPardeshi-r2x
10 ай бұрын
I am 75 male which exercise should be taken
@bobster9549
Жыл бұрын
A great video, I hope I can add something which may assist. I’m a guy aged 67 and have always been a natural. I’ve been doing weights now since I was 14 and it’s part of my life. I’ve done the six day routines but as I got wiser I cut to four or five days a week. As we are told, you only build muscle in recovery. Last summer I changed my days altogether and now do three days a week, but don’t think that’s a cop-out, I now do full body workouts on each of those days so I’m hitting each body part three times a week albeit with different exercises, ie squats one day, lumberjacks the next workout etc. The point I’m coming to is for me three types of workout on each of those days seems the sweet spot, so that’s push, pull and legs. Going to your level of intensity on each of those gives you a full workout. Think of it as squats, bench press and pull ups, you get the idea. It takes me one hour ten minutes so longer than my 3/4hr periods when I was doing five days a week but already it’s showing good results. Finally some great comments on here and thanks once again for the great video clips. 👍
@bobbullethalf
7 ай бұрын
Sadly folks, you cannot stop working out ever. A matter of fact, the older you get the more you need to be physically active. If you take a week off and go on vacation or sit on the couch for a week, your body will seize up and your joints will just ache too much to get back into the gym. So, keep moving everyday.
@gorilla2626
2 ай бұрын
Your body doesn’t seize up after a week off. Stop with the false hysteria.
@Banditooro
Жыл бұрын
62 and have been extremely well conditioned my entire adult life… then my joints revolted! Shoulder surgeries and knee replacement last year. Depressing when your body wears out. Hoping to figure out how to work around my various injuries.
@christiandehlinger
5 ай бұрын
I am 64 and first started lifting weights at 17. I have had my ups and my downs, my peaks and valleys. Right now I am running 6 days on. I do 17-22 min of interval cardio generally bringing my heart up over 140 for peak and then back down, mostly mid 120s; Abs every other day 4 sets; then I go directly to resistance training pretty much an upper lower split. I keep exercises fluid and numerous and sets more subdued per exercise but right now getting in around 8 sets per body part; I go then to stretching with +2min holds per position. I do this three tier training in right around 1.5hrs and I hit the gym at 5a.
@martiusyamamoto1578
Жыл бұрын
Gosh, I'm 56 and used to be a brawny guy and work out a lot and lift weights when I was 40-something. Seeing you is definitely an inspiration to get back to going to the gym. Great physique you got buddy. Kudos!
@TES-bt8sv
2 жыл бұрын
I'm 63 and I work out with resistance training 6 days per week. However, how many times I work out per week is based on how I feel, it just happens to be 6/week. I don't do 'cheat' days, yet I do a 'lazy day' on Sunday where I do not do anything really physical. As I get older, I 'listen' to my body more. Dave Draper speaks of this in his books. Also, one thing that I have incorporated more and more as I get older is super-setting (2 or 3 exercises) at a time towards the end of my workout with only 15 to 30 seconds rest between each set of 2 or 3. I love leaving the gym totally exhausted.
@mikeysaint4368
Жыл бұрын
Maybe I'm being naïve, but I'm 61 and refusing to acknowledge my age. I do a full hour every other day, and just some HIIT or take a complete day off in between. I'm training to near or complete failure 50% of the time and it seems to work for me. I've made good gains, have so far avoided hurting myself, and I'm eating healthily. My only concern is that I won't take several days off when I need to. I don't want to reach the stage where I dread and even hate my workouts.
@bat5917
Жыл бұрын
I’m 68 and can really train hard, but then I pay with longer recovery times. This especially true with leg day. I’m thinking about switching to low set high intensity training, so I don’t overwork muscles and can recover sooner. It’s difficult to face this, since I have always pushed myself through workouts. Legs seem to need 7+ days now. Oh well…
@rodc4334
3 жыл бұрын
Very well done, really seems spot on. Goals - workouts have to be specific for your goals. I (almost) could not care what I look like. I want to do monster hikes, climb rock and ice, in my mid-60s still climbing at above 20,000 ft. That takes a certain type of full body training of strength, endurance, flexibility, balance. Recovery - this gets trickier and more important with age. Not only do you not make the gains you want with too little recovery, but you are more likely to get injured and you just do not recover like when young. It if ain't fun, it does not get done. Everything you had to say, right on. Thank you.
@QuantumNoir
3 жыл бұрын
Badass
@abistonservices9249
4 ай бұрын
This video guy knows his stuff, listen to what he has to say, everything he says is correct, i started at 70 years old and still got results, but i was a reasonably fit person due to my maintenance job, but i retired at 60 and went downhill a little!
@Starchaser63
10 ай бұрын
What works for me at 60 is a high intensity workout every 7 to 10 days, ive learned the importance of total rest and recovery 💪
@scotchbudmeister9018
Жыл бұрын
62 here. I lift mostly dumbbells. I do lower body on Monday & Thursday, upper body on Tuesday and Friday. One warm up set and one work set of each exercise until failure. Walk every day for 45 min. Seems to be working for me.
@Mr551955
Жыл бұрын
👍👍
@garheard7337
3 жыл бұрын
12 week schedule. Respectively , 4 weeks of: Heavy , Moderate , Light. Rep ranges : 10 - 15 - 20. ( compound and isolation ) Sets : Compounds - 1 warmup ( varied reps ) , 3 working sets. Isolation : 1 warmup of 10 reps , 2 working sets. Interchange between straight sets, pyramids ( up / down ) , super sets. Weight progression accordingly. Full body workouts : M ( body ) , W ( legs ) Th ( body ). Constantly updating and widely varying exercises. So far so good for me.
@garheard7337
3 жыл бұрын
@John Shumate Thanks John.
@jdbucha
3 жыл бұрын
I would love to see some guided dumbbell Tabata workouts for men over 60.
@jansnauwaert1785
5 ай бұрын
My coach is my Polar Pacer Pro watch. It tells me when I am undertraining, training in a conservative way or in a productive way or overtraining. So, I listen to my sport watch; and also a little bit to my body.
@meagainandagain5756
9 ай бұрын
There is a guy at the gym who is 77. He works out hard 7 days a week. Dresses well, looks great. He looks like he could be in his 50’s. He even does weighted chins!
@davidlamb591
3 жыл бұрын
For me the enjoyment comes from the result of hard work. EG chest, shoulder and bicep formation. Joints suffer
@georgekondylis6723
4 ай бұрын
I was a hard trainining martial artist and instructor for 4 decades. Pushed hard all the time and probably peaked physically in my early forties. Plenty of injuries and surgeries, but overall healthy . At 60 I focus on joint preservation, overall fitness and maintenance of technique. Training becomes more art than science when you are advanced. Weight training, cardio and mobility now take priority over technique drilling and repetitive martial arts movements.
@lazvt8469
11 ай бұрын
Late to this party, but long time lifter (16, now 62)...and have picked up a few tips in recent years that seem to help me in my 60's. A touch of creatine does help improve ability to increase 'load'...drink lots of water and expect to get a bit doughy. Go off and on. Time under tension...slow movements. And, fewer sets (and to failure is even better), but perhaps add supersetting from time to time. This seems to add variety and increase 'pump' and intensity...and fewer sets helps preserve joints. I only hit each body part once a week....I need the rest both physically and mentally as I really don't like to work out but love the feel, look and effects it offers.
@jimmcguy5511
2 жыл бұрын
I'm 63. Four days a week works good for me. I tend to go heavy. 5 to 8 reps to failure for the most part. I've been working out my entire life. That makes a difference. Not much different than when I was 18. Except I take more rest.
@MrCurly39
9 ай бұрын
I'm 74 and get into the gym 3 or 4 days /week...the scenery motivated me...
@danielreed8069
11 ай бұрын
i'm 58, i started mike metzer's high intensity training.... best thing i could have done..... 3 days a week 1hr a day .... amazing gains
@lazvt8469
11 ай бұрын
I"m 62...followed Mike and his brother when I was in HS...I too am moving to less sets, seek muscle failure, time-under-tension, and at times supersets. I hit each muscle only 1x per week... Not looking nor have the motivation to 'bulk up'...just keep my girly figure.
@mikeivanov6350
2 ай бұрын
Great information to follow. I've been seeing more growth with more rest, same intensity but more rest. hard to wrap my head around this but found its true. almost 67 and feel better than at 40. Also, don't need such heavy weight, need to isolate muscle group and use proper form technique. Makes all the difference.
@libertycowboy2495
8 күн бұрын
Also 62. I workout mon-fri but different parts each day. Very healthy
@fastted9390
2 жыл бұрын
John, I'm a 6 day week guy. Upper body 3days while alternating lower body 3 days. I "INVEST" 6 hours a week henceforth. I'm over 70 and still 'getting it done.'
@zeppafloyd
3 жыл бұрын
63 in a couple of months. Every day. Backb in my teens and twentys I could get away with 3 or 4 days a week. But I was stronger then and could recover from intense workouts. Now I have to exercise with controlled intensity and if I don't stimulate the muscles twice a week I get so sore I can barely move. So 6 days of weights, biking or hiking on day 7. Repeat.
@areyoulying4937
3 жыл бұрын
I’m 62, kettle bell every other day. First timer with this form of exercise (life long gym rat) and it’s fun. Integrated with some dumb bells. More focused on intensity up to 30 minutes of training with strict form, kinda like aerobic training. Lost 26 pounds 😀
@edwardcnnell2853
8 ай бұрын
Over 70 now and not worked in 8 years due to an ischemic stroke. So body was way soft and weak. My gym workouts are 6 days a week. I have A days, B days and C days. C is my day off, no gym, which is Saturday. Info insertion; If you are on Medicare they will pay your gym membership under the 'Silver Sneakers' plan so going to the gym costs nothing except for sore mussels. A and B days are alternate days. My A days I work my extremities like arms and legs which bleeds over into the connecting main body a little bit. Next day is a B day where my torso is exercised. The A day part of my body is at rest except for light exercise to keep from stiffing up. My B day muscles get their rest the next day, an A day. On A days I do a light workout of my abdominal muscles because I understand they require more effort. The exercise coupled with diet, lost about 25 pounds so far this last 10 months, has reduced the medication for my lifelong high blood pressure. And yes my body very quickly told me what I could not do. Early on I lost about three weeks of workouts as my back muscles were trained. So I am slowly building them up. My body very quickly let me know I am not 30 years old anymore.
@johnkennett3265
10 ай бұрын
Ok John, i am also a John who has been lifting weights since 1960's! Most likely my new circumstances are even new to you. I left USA nine years ago to retire on a Pacific island beach fixer up home live on social security. Built gym. Cables, weights, pull up and dip bar. Jog at sunrise. A year ago age 81, I tried heavy weight Calf raises with barbell. Toes balanced on elevated 2by4 board. The board shot out from under feet. My upper neck 😮vertibre hit concrete floor as 110 lb bar crushed my breast bone. Its a year later today and my strength is gone and I am 55 lbs lighter. But I am joging and doing (bedroom Cables😆, 90 second bar hangs, abs. It is Frightening how fast a person can loose years of never smoked no alcohol, strong, then start over as a senior. I have Protien, Creatin, have ducks chickens fresh eggs, seafood, Have you a recommendation to disaplined, careful come back
@haroldstanberry3978
10 ай бұрын
I'm 63 yrs retired I do 3on 1 off, I'm all natural and was very careful of my knowledge, been injoying the gym now for 40 years.
@truthbetold6496
3 жыл бұрын
I am 49 but still loving this
@LiveAnabolic
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@rickdalbey6009
9 ай бұрын
I am 73 and I work out at the gym lifting weights 5 days a week. I bench 285, squat 315, leg press 650.
@donmann6482
3 жыл бұрын
So I am 69 and workout 6 days per week BUT that involves running, swimming, cycling and strength training. My background is endurance sports and the addition of weight training has improved all activities while avoiding boredom.
@Alexander-gt4rc
5 ай бұрын
I had a simple question for which I can't seem to get an answer on the internet. I have worked out most of my adult life. I am 61 and currently bodybuilding and I go hard. No PEDs. My question is: should I be taking more rest days as an older man? Do I need to? Never mind all the quality of life stuff, I'm just interested in the science. Does it take longer to recover to build muscle? Nobody seems to be able to answer that question.
@joesebia6138
3 жыл бұрын
Full body weight workouts Mondays and Friday; HIIT Wednesdays; Sprints/Fartleks Sundays; Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays 5k walk, rest, or fun-easy activity ie bike, fish, swim etc
@chrisbrimhall1613
9 ай бұрын
I have been working out for over 40 years…but….my lower back has always been an issue. I was referred to a PT facility called Spinal Zone and all they do is focus on your spinal care. Bottom line it’s all different types of CORE training. After only 6 visits and training in between visits, my back feels 100% better. I’m 63, love to play golf, hike and travel, but my back always hindered my experience. Today, I feel 30 again….work on you core muscles hard
@jgehbinv
7 ай бұрын
John Shumate - If working out 5 days a week, what are you working on each day Monday through Friday? 1 muscle group a day, such as Chest, triceps, biceps, shoulders, and legs?
@beyond_the_infinite2098
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. You're spot on. I'm 65 and due to shoulder and knee injuries I became lethargic and obese, so 2 years go I started exercising on my Total Gym ( a wonderful rehab machine.) Worked out at light resistance and gradually increased intensity and number of sets. After a year I transitioned mainly to my Soloflex and free weights 3x /week (upper/lower/upper) for about 90 minutes with lots of rest. I also take long walks with short runs. I've lost 30 pounds of fat and gained 10 pounds of muscle. 20 stubborn pounds more to lose and I'll have my six pack!
@neiledwards8931
Жыл бұрын
I am 73 and train 2 days a week 4 to 6 reps heavy and 6 to 8 reps lighter two day break between to prevent joint injury . Not so long ago I was training 3 days a week at the Gym , now it mostly at home because I have leg problem so it suits my physical. But I do miss cables , lats , bench . I soloy now use my bumbels, I have worked out since the age of 14 years , great video sound information cheers 😊
@joea363
7 ай бұрын
I am 60 have overcome genetic heart failure to maintain my workouts, make gains and continue bodybuilding. Rock on 🤘
@renemedina8026
2 жыл бұрын
64 yrs and still swimming 🏊 and working out 🏋️♀️ cool video 💪
@kevinholly5517
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John! All of you on this channel are first rate sir!👍👌
@LiveAnabolic
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying that Kevin!
@kevinholly5517
3 жыл бұрын
@John Shumate you and your colleagues really are first rate! So articulate as well! So glad I came across your channel 👍👌💪
@mervjohnson2140
3 жыл бұрын
If One works out exercise An You Enjoy the time exercising That's Good Means You Like it An Not A Burde.An you enjoy working out it's good and it's like I said it's not a burden and it's stick to it it's going to see the results and you'll be happy with what you see
@bigdogkropp
Жыл бұрын
I do Bro Splits working each muscle once per week. Chest, Back, Shoulders, Arms, Legs. This gives me 5 days of lifting every week. I have 2 rest days every week that I can use when I need too. I like to have floating rest days which gives me flexibility to take a day off when I'm too sore or tired.
@philipfraietta3422
2 жыл бұрын
62 here, 6' 3 1/2 weight around 225 i have been lifting since I was 15....I do a classic push on days 1 and 4 and pull/legs on days 2 and 5.....resting on days 3, 6 and 7. Using the Vince Gironda 8x8 for the large muscle groups and between 3 and 5 sets for smaller body-parts....sets are done with 15 second rests if I need to drop weight (plus 30 minutes of cardio each workout) or 60 second rests with only 20 minutes of cardio if strength and size is the goal.
@joelegg
Ай бұрын
Just my opinion keep in mind what you do for a living. Myself drive a truck for a living and many days its hard work.And I train in the morning,and keep in mind that dont want to be spent for the day. however I still train 4 to 5 days a week
@BrunoDECOURCY
3 жыл бұрын
Everyday!!!! At least for 45 min. Calisthenics, core strength and stretching. And running or walking 3 times a week!
@paraworth
10 ай бұрын
Work out very hard 2 times a week. 60-120 mins. Walk every day. Mixing up my movements. Calisthenics animal flow martial arts stances free weights machines. Flying a paraglider for a living I need to be strong fit and nimble and in the flow. Eat clean food with an emphasis on quality protein.,sleep and rest then we grow and develop.
@leedavison7215
Жыл бұрын
At any age you can have nice physique, abs by eating healthy foods and drinks with the proper supplements and right topical products you will be proud to be out in public with your shirt off then you are doing the right thing.
@johnbentley1056
3 жыл бұрын
Listening to your body is great advice. I am 63 and have severe spinal stenosis in my lumbar spine. It is my reality check. I walk 3-5 miles every day. I train a bodyweight tabata for 10-15 minutes followed by a 30 minute karate training session (mostly fundamental techniques and kata - no sparing) 5 days a week. I do a resistance band/ dumbbell circuit program 2-3 days per week. And each day a do a bodyweight (push, pull, squat) micro workout several times a day. This is primarily 3-5 very slow controlled reps and I repeat 3-5 times during the day. My back tells me when to slow down and I modify my workouts accordingly.
@johnbentley1056
3 жыл бұрын
@John Shumate Thank you.
@tonioyendis4464
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 63 and i shoot for 4 to 5 days a week; that way, on weeks when life gets in the way, i can still get 2 or 3; which is still not too bad. Another thing that helps me is to mark my calendar each day i put in work; it makes a difference at the end of the month when you look at the calendar and have a visual of the weeks I stay on point and the weeks where I fell a little short. A little something is better than a lot of nothing.
@LiveAnabolic
3 жыл бұрын
That's great Tonio, nice work!
@bradfoster874
Жыл бұрын
59 here. Staying active working out three times a week, do peleton three times a week. Try to at least walk two miles when I can't make the gym. My job with inconsistent hours determins my excercise. Try to do something at least 5-6 days a week.
@gregbond5227
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic channel,very grateful for your information and efforts 🇬🇧
@charlesriley2230
3 жыл бұрын
Really good pointers!
@johanpariury1393
3 жыл бұрын
I do wall push-ups just like bench press or resistant bands still works better than going to a gym get hurt 68 years old I competed in all natural bodybuilding was eat the right kind of food that helps plus resting
@rockroll7649
Жыл бұрын
You're putting out some great content. All spot on. - A fellow 62 year old.
@Mr551955
Жыл бұрын
Very well explained👍👍 " listen to your Body" is the mantra - the bottom line! Thanks for the videos 👌 🙏
@ronalonzo3976
10 ай бұрын
63 and still doing it just a little more intelligently its true if you dont use it, us older guys and gals will loose it...at 63 i do 4 to 5 days a week also, using weekends off to recover usually no more then 45 min training sessions...
@joerod2563
3 жыл бұрын
He is right. It all depends on what kind of lifestyle you were having before you started taking your workout seriously. If you are obese or have any delicate health issues, then only you can tell what's comfortable for you. But still the key is to start, do, recover, and repeat. That can be 2 times a week in the beginning, but eventually as you get stronger you can build it up. Four to five times a week is sufficient for me but I have been working out since the 70s. So my body is used to it.
@LiveAnabolic
3 жыл бұрын
Well said Joe! Appreciate you speaking to this, and helping to motivate and support people looking to start/continue their fitness journey!
@kovastol6818
2 жыл бұрын
I started fitness over 50th and now filling much better, 3 , 4 time per week with moderate and average load per workout around 5-8 tonn.
@mooganstooker2419
Жыл бұрын
I'm learning the hard way at 68. I need to recover more.
@santanafan1713
3 жыл бұрын
Almost 59 now so 60 is around the corner. For most of my life I was a fanatic competitive heavyweight bodybuilder til 2013 when I suffered a heart attack in the gym. Totally quit training then and havent been in a gym until last week when I decided I really have to get my lazy overweight ass off the couch and get in better shape. NOT to become a bodybuilder again but to improve my health..After an 8 year total layoff I consider myself a beginner who already knows how to perform the exercises correctly which is a huge advantage. I decided to start off with training 3 times a week. Monday , Wednesday , Friday. That way I have a recovery day after each work out day ( 2 of them after Friday ) I'm alternating short cardio exercises with fitness exercises. Every muscle group once a week. Every work out 1 large and 1 small muscle group. I started off very cautiously using very light weights and short cardio sessions......and still was sore as hell, which was to be expected after so many years of being a couch potato. An example of a work out : Cardio / Chest / Biceps 5 minutes stationary bike / bench press 4 x 10 / 5 minutes treadmill / incline chest press machine 4 x 10 / 5 minutes rowing machine / Barbell curls 4 x 10 / 5 minutes stationary bike / hammer db curls 4 x 10 / 5 minutes treadmill. Thats a total of 25 minutes of cardio in a work out in WEEK 1, + the lifting I will ad 1 minute per week to the Cardio until I am at 8 minutes per exercise. x 5 = 40 minutes total Cardio per work out . Once I am there I will stay at the 8 minutes but then will gradually start building up the intensity while using my breath / speech capacity ratio as a limit guideline . With that I mean that when doing the cardio exercises I make sure I can have a normal conversation without having to take extra breaths in sentences. The moment I notice I can't complete sentences without taking extra breaths, I know I need to lower the intensity a bit to the point that I can. Wednesday : Cardio / Back / Triceps and Friday : Cardio / Legs / Shoulders The moment I decided to get back to the gym I also decided to take a good look at my nutrition. I'm not going back to the bodybuilding diet I followed back in the day. Just scrapping the junk and sugar and eating a lot more healthy. Less carbs and a little bit more protein.
@santanafan1713
3 жыл бұрын
@John Shumate Thank you so much for the kind words ! Wish you all the best !
@jameswestook3404
11 ай бұрын
I am 70 have a metal plate which holds my coxist together and l go to the gym Monday to Friday at 05,45 and work out for1 hour and 45 minutes.
@jeffreybabino8161
3 жыл бұрын
I will say this I definitely feel better when I dumbell training then when I barbell train thanks I will be 60 yrs old this Nov 21 🏋️
@RC-gf8cs
8 ай бұрын
B 68 in june 2023 did 5× 50 b.b bak squats off rack jus b4 full bend constant motion wit 45pct bdy wght did 192 wkouts 48k squats in yr ..up bdy every 3day 17 set 117 in 23.. 54 off days in yr..squats take up inside 30 min ( got rack at hme).up bdy bout 40 .all at hme since jan 95..its a lifestyle..time fleets enjoy the vigor now
@xxcelr8rs
10 ай бұрын
I'm 70 now. I was 60 when video began. Thanks.
@johnhall4851
Жыл бұрын
Never ever give up. Aged 67 i listen to my body. I aim at 4 mile run 3 times a week. Weight other days. Rest days too. Do one mile in 6 mins and 7 miles in an hour. I can do it so why not you? You can do it.
@danielarrate669
2 жыл бұрын
Great info/advise John. Much appreciated. Be well
@leonardodelossantos5127
3 жыл бұрын
thank you for your good advice and work out routine.......
@LiveAnabolic
3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 💪
@HumanLikeMan
2 жыл бұрын
You missed one huge factor, people that are still working full time. I find I can only work out 2 times a week with weights and the other 5 days I go for long walks with my dogs.
@geraldbrienza4474
3 жыл бұрын
I’m 72, in the best shape of my life. No meds, no illness, cardio/strength lifting 3-4 days a week.
@HerbertAtkinson
Жыл бұрын
63 now & going back at it slow, when I was in my 20s I hit the weights much got big but then when I got married I cut it off then divorced got back into it again but went back n forth, muscle does have memory for them who had worked out much in the early days, this time have to stick with it I don't want to look like a bowl of jello.
@terencefaison8853
Жыл бұрын
What is beginner and intermediate? I exercise/workout 4 days p/week, 2hrs _ consists of free weights, cardio, stretching.
@mervjohnson2140
3 жыл бұрын
Thank's For The Tip' Information John
@larrydemonte2218
3 жыл бұрын
I’m 65 and was 155lbs when I worked 6 days a week 12 hour days a lot of stress,,I’ve retired and I had put on 45 lbs since retired,,now I was 200 and couldn’t mov3 so are used to work out in the gym at 18 years old and I kind of went back-and-forth over the years so I still have muscle definition so I went to intimate fasting, my sugar went down to 88, my cholesterol is 120 so I’ve made a lot of progress I’ve lost 15 pounds and you’re right about your body telling you because of Joint pain, so I work out five days a week and I try to stay within my limits because of my age but here’s my problems, when it comes to the weight I’m down to 185 and I hit the wall, as far as trying to lose the weight, I don’t wanna increase the amount of weight I lift,,,do very little high intensity but I just can’t seem to lose anymore weight what would I do
@larrydemonte2218
3 жыл бұрын
@John Shumate I’m sure I’m still over in my body fat,,it’s all in the belly,,I’m gonna add more cardio to my routine and I want to be a comfortable size large,,I went from medium my whole life to x large now
@larrydemonte2218
3 жыл бұрын
@John Shumate Thank you
@sully4875
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Man 64 doing 5 days week something 7 but think your right feel better if take weekends off👍🏻
@billmeloche4918
11 ай бұрын
I find taking 4 days off to re-coup...find this works for me 68 yrs
@cecilfrazier4432
Жыл бұрын
What if you have energy to workout 🏋️♀️ What then? How do you start from place! The spirit is willing but….. is weak 😢
@robcrozier1692
3 жыл бұрын
One good thing about being older is having more time to workout
@tedosmond413
3 жыл бұрын
"Intense workouts are key for breaking down your muscle". What makes a workout intense?
@arbenxhaferri9115
3 жыл бұрын
Arben 58.I do 4 days a week,30 minits runing(light),with light weights in 2 hands.Yoga evry morning.Qustion;i’ll need good nutritionit name,to find aut the right nutrition. Have a good day.
@ernest1576
9 ай бұрын
As the Health of the body improve s. So does the health of the mind the two are interconnected
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