I viewed the entire video and am sending you a bouquet of a dozen kudos for an excellent job done; your honesty and transparency are impeccable. I went through a similar journey at age 64 when I allowed myself to get out of shape and fat. I became a man on a mission with a goal leading up to my 65th birthday and during the journey had several body fat measurements during this period. My first test in December 2018 measured by bodyfat at 30.7 percent. In December 2019, it measured 17.4 percent. During this period, my body weight did decrease by about 12 lbs. COVID came along and I relocated to another state so that ended my body fat measurement testing resource and testing. I'm sure my current body fat is higher than the December 2019 measurement. There are several methods used to test body fat and their accuracies vary. I had mine done using a Dexa-scan machine which I believe is more accurate than others, like perhaps the one you used in your gym. I think what's most important is using the same machine so you can compare changes without measurement differences due to the machine used. Also, know that your body fat measurements will vary depending on hydration levels. For example, my body fat percentages were always higher in the morning than later in the day. I've maintained food journals for a long time and know that it's a matter of calories in versus calories expended. If you have a calories deficit, you'll lose weight in the long run. Strength training to add muscle will change the composition of your total body weight between fat and lean body mass. It's a never-ending journey the older we get and I'm still on my journey at age 69. Thanks again for your excellent testimonial, enjoy your weekend.
I hope you have had a great weekend. Was so good of you to leave me that comprehensive and sincere comment. Was such a good read, and was inspiring too as we’ve had similar journeys from different sides of pond! Was good to hear your take on bond fat, and diet. I’m still a few years behind you but I hope to be in your shape at your age. Your commitment is awesome. I do think you have an advantage of being in a warmer climate! The U.K. wasn’t designed for outdoor sport, unless it’s the summer! Take care my friend, sending best wishes.. 💪👍👍
I must say you are a massive inspiration. Seeing a real guy who’s life doesn’t revolve around fitness (such as PTs) staying in shape, gives me hope that I can stay in this for the long term.
Well done sir, you're an inspiration. I'm 51, used to rock climb when young and getting back into it after 20 years. I've lost 4kg, and BMI 21, but I'm aiming to get lower. When I was 30 I could do a 1 arm pull up, but no way now. Getting the climbing grades back up, now doing F6c+ / 7a. Need to eat less. Eat well, but smaller portions. Reduce carbs, especially fat. Doing weights twice a week.
Fastest way is changing the types of fats you eat and learning to control carbohydrate types, timing. You cannot simply reduce dietary fat/sugar and expect to get shredded. Although that is a necessary step. These are my words. Take them as you will.
I love your videos. Keep em' coming! Congrats on your fat lose. I am still on my muscle up journey. I got my first two last July but tweaked my shoulder doing it and had to wait and rehab it. I will get it this year as 55/56 year old. My shoulders are healthy and my MU progress is slow and steady.
Todd, sounds like you are on the right track! Well done for getting one last year! Excited for you, watch out for your shoulder, slow and steady wins the race!
After a couple attempts I am two months in with a predominantly vegan diet, no sugar, minimal carbs, no alcohol, intermittent fasting & 10,000+ steps per day. A long weekend this weekend in Melbourne with 38degC heat so I’ve indulged in some ice cream as a treat. Next challenge is undertaking regular calisthenics. You are an inspiration!!! Great work & well done.
Wow, that sounds really life changing. You are doing a lot of great life changing things right now, total respect. Enjoy your ice cream, you deserve some treats and rewards. Introducing Calisthenics is a great addition to what you are doing. People generally make good improvements in the early days, so enjoy this… meanwhile, in the U.K., it’s cold, grey and damp. Missing the sunshine! As soon as it’s back, I’m off to the beach for a decent workout.
You are an inspiration to many. Including myself. I have had a heart attack 3yrs ago at age 38 and two open heart surgeries. After 4 weeks in coma, 8 weeks on the ic and now almost 3 years revalidation i slow start getting some confidence back in my body. My next goal ... starting very very very basic fundamentals of calesthenics and try to build back som muscle but mostly confidence. Thank you sir and all the best! Gr from the netherlands... (for the record, im not overweight or such. Im atm a skinny toothpick)
Thank you for your comprehensive message. You certainly have had more than your share of health issues. Let’s hope the worst is behind you. With calisthenics, think of it as a life style, and build up slowly over time. No need to rush it and get injured. Then try and stay consistent.. good luck, and thanks for watching.
Thanks for sharing your techniques to reduce calorie intake. That goes to show that there's no trick, what people normally consume these days, it's not normal. Congrats on the muscle ups! I hope I can still do muscle ups by the time I'm 58!
That’s so true, the food in our supermarkets is just far to processed in my opinion. They younger generation will struggle to remain slim and healthy..
I'm a bit younger but doing almost exactly what you're doing. Not as strong, yet. But definitely getting stronger. Great video. Thanks for the truth. There's enough videos of perfect diet, perfect people out there. Good job.
Thanks I appreciate that. I’m realistic enough to know I’ll never be like the shirtless jacked elite guys. So just being honest and keeping it real. If anyone can relate to that, I am happy. It’s good to hear you are on the same journey, I’m sure you’ll overtake me soon… after I’ve peaked.. 😂
Hey, that’s so good to hear, congratulations! It’s an amazing feeling reaching this point. Then as you progress further it just gets better. You have a great channel, and I bet you have the strength. So looks to me like you just need to focus on the practising the technique and really being explosive at the same time. So pleased for you.. now keep going! 🥳💪💪💪
@@funwithcalisthenics thank you so much for the compliment and love and support ❤️ I'm so happy to have found a genuine channel that has a passion for fitness and others. Thank you! I'll keep you updated 💜
I just quit drinking sugary drinks and lost 7 pounds and I’m eating more protein too. I’m enjoying your videos and I want to start doing calisthenics now
That’s great news. You are on the right track. Build up slowly, and stay consistent, and if your joints hurt, just rest, the last thing you want is an injury. Good luck.
I’m 28 and wish I was a fit as you. I’ve started my pull up journey tho I need a resistance band… but as you say… these things take time.. thanks for inspiring me 😇😇
@@funwithcalisthenics Ii I can do 3 as of now and that’s with the green resistance band. How many weeks should I stick with the green before progressing?
I’ve never done a muscle up ,that’s amazing the way you keep doing them .im fit .11 stone ,a runner ,and do pushups every day .but do suffer with shoulder pain . Well done 💪👍
Hey, thanks so much for stopping by. I used to be a keen runner myself, but these days, just focus on pull-ups, push-ups, squats, leg raises, dips and obviously muscle ups. They do require you to be pain free in your shoulders though.
I think doing muscle ups the way you have been doing them is impressive! I also think that if you incorporated a resistance band into every other muscle up wokrput or even just at the end when you start failing, you'd make gains quicker. I'm 41 this year and have been lifting for about 2 years on and off but since January, I'm taking it the next level. Loosing body fat and doing cardio. You have inspired me to start muscle ups in the spring in a nearby workout park. I used to train muscle ups a few years back. Thanks 👊
What a GREAT transformation and beautiful muscle ups. I’m 55 years old and have been trying to learn the muscle up for a year now, with very poor results. Can do 12 clean pull ups or 14 chin ups, but struggle a bit with clean dips. With the muscle up, I feel like a hopeless idiot. 😅
Yes, checked it out. Thank you! That gave me new hope, unlike a Chris Heria type of tutorial for a ”perfect” muscle up. Kipping is so much more realistic for me. 😊
I am 62 and have been watching your videos. Very impressive what uoh have accomplished, so I just subscribed. My goals are strength endurance (high reps) to prepare for a mock PRMC PFT test, so I am doing high reps, push-ups, inverted rows, sit ups, dips, air squats, etc.. How often did you workout each exercise when you started, and how frequently do you train them now? Keep up the inspirational training for we seniors.
When I first started I was just doing push-ups, most days. After a year I started to add in pull-up. I was just doing what I was enjoying, with no real plan or goal. Now my workouts are usually 3 times a week, and more structured. However, I like to keep it interesting, so I might do a 6 week weighted pull up program, followed by a high reps program. Or sometimes, I like to do ten sets ten, push-ups, dips, pull-ups, squats, chin-ups and then 100 biceps curls with each arm. So basically 700 reps altogether. Good luck with what you are doing!
Fantastic work mate 👍🏼 I’ve always been pretty fit for my age 55 now but still want that perfect body , and I’ve had a lot going on in my life but now is the time for a even better diet and to get as close to perfect as I can. You have done amazing mate well done 👍🏼 and I will follow your journey, take care 😁
Hello Derrick, when I started this, 4 or 5 years ago, I had no idea I would have come so far. I just stayed consistent in my training. I’m now really excited to see how far I can take it, over the coming years. I can’t recommend it enough. If you are starting from a healthy position, that’s a great start.
@@funwithcalisthenics hello mate , I’m very happy for you as you really deserve it, I always get a huge boost from training and it’s been a big part of my life. Where are you from ? I’ve just moved to wales 🏴 from London. 👍🏼
You pretty much eat how I eat nowadays, coffee is out for me as well as it gives me bad stomach aches. I have fasting days as well, when I can cope! I can definately see a change in your shape and the way you hold yourself
Mike, thanks so much for leaving that comment. I’m seriously moved by your observations. I too do a little fasting, but it’s a struggle, but I am getting better. Enjoyed my Sunday toast today, but didn’t over eat, or have an evening meal.. so still a work in progress.
Well done sir. I would suggest you now start on rings training etc as you now have the basic strength and conditioning to progress resulting in more weight loss and muscle.
Even if those fat scales arent the most accurate, if they are consistent and youre using the same one, then it's a decent indicator. Also, I've found that taking pictures of yourself to see how your body composition has changed can help determine whats been working as well.
Congratulations, remember there's a correlation between muscle mass and all-cause mortality, so you've extended the length as well as the quality of your life.
Very clean muscle ups, the next progression is trying to decrease the leg swinging, it’s amazing what small changes can make, another 15 months of this and you’ll be ripped
Congratulations! And I agree, these machines working with electrical resistance are only good for before-and-now comparisons with yourself. One doesn't have to care about the absolute value one bit. I once fooled such a machine by having it take my measurements, then drinking one liter of water, and taking my measurements again. And the result was a slightly higher bodyfat percentage reading, despite the fact that my actual bodyfat percentage was slightly lower now, because I had added one kilogram of non-fat mass to my bodyweight. But since the water was still in my stomach, it didn't change the electrical resistance of my extremities, so the machine's algorithm drew the wrong conclusion 😁
That’s interesting to know. I must admit, for the cost of just one U.K. pound, a go, well was 70p, but didn’t give me any change, I wasn’t expecting perfection, just a guide. But still happy with that. I actually took a reading a month earlier and it was all good, showing I was progressing in the right direction.
@funwithcalisthenics Good man yourself Antony! It just goes to show what the oul' bod is capable of at any age if we are patient and consistent. You are an inspiration to all of us of a 'certain age bracket'!🙂
I'm 55, workout a lot, 71 kilo and look way too lean, I need like another 7 kilo yet my 'Garmin' says my fitness age goes up from 47.5 to 52.5 when I increase my weight to over 73 kilo. For this reason, I don't take any notice of it. I'm 5'7''. Body fat percentage is far more important
It's great to monitor your health and fitness as you do. I am doubtful of the accuracy of the BF% from the machine at your gym. The readout indicates you actually gained 0.4 kg. In order for the BF% to be correct, you would have had to gain 11.3 kg of muscle. That is a LOT for a even young weightlifter to accomplish in a year. Your routine seems designed to stay fit and strong, which is great, but not really to gain muscle mass, so the BF% numbers are suspicious. Last year I reduced by BF% from about 26% to about 18% over 5 months while also doing heavy workouts usually 5 days a week at the gym and gaining mass and strength. My weight dropped from 85 to 77 kg. So, decreasing just 7% BF required losing 8 kg along with heavy training. If you want to really monitor your BF%, then get a biometric scale that uses a both feet and hands input, check your BF% every day at the same time of day and under the same conditions, and keep track of it. There will be some variation, so just pay attention to the trends. If you want to calibrate the readout, then get a Dexa scan to find your real BF% and then adjust your age input on your home device until it matches the Dexa scan BF% readout. Then it will be pretty close.
Sir, what do you say about cottage cheese (curd) ? I never liked protein shakes, hence my daily protein intake is very low. I also don't eat red meat - I dont have any other protein restrictions or preferences.
Congrats, I’m skinny fat myself, I’m currently going back on my 5x5 workout. But this program I’m going calorie surplus with it being a strength training you need to constantly add 1.25KG To each side of the bar in every workout I don’t think I don’t think I’d manage this 5x5 workout on a calorie deficit I always make sure I’m getting enough carbs on my training of three days week.
You sound like you’ve done your research. I think the 5x5 with progressive overload is a great routine. And I agree, you don’t want to be on a calorie deficit at the same time.
The best method of burning fat and building muscle, leg and upper body fast is rowing. Get a concept 2 if you can't afford one join a gym. Start by setting it to calories then see if you can burn 40 calories in under 2 minutes. Easy right? This will teach you just how hard you need to work to burn off a few calories. I'm 59 and not slowing down any time soon. Rowing is the ultimate cardio work out. Ps I built a shed just for pull ups rain or shine no excuses 💪👍
Totally agree with you, I used to own a concept 2. Great piece of kit. Just didn’t rock my boat.. Building a shed for a pull by bar is a great idea, love it.
Hi well done great effort and results! I just wanted to ask you about the rest days..when you started out did you leave one or two days between sessions or was it a daily effort? Cheers Dave
Hi Dave, when I started out, my workouts where shorter, all body weight, mainly push-ups… so recovery was easier. So I tried to do something about 5 days a week. If I was tired from push-ups, I’d focus on squats.. etc. But all low reps at the beginning. Built up really slowly. These days, I try and have a decent work out three days a week. And maybe two days of practising skills etc. Then two complete rest days. The most important bit being the rest days and the three good session. As I get older, recovery seems more important!
I viewed the entire video and am sending you a bouquet of a dozen kudos for an excellent job done; your honesty and transparency are impeccable.
I went through a similar journey at age 64 when I allowed myself to get out of shape and fat. I became a man on a mission with a goal leading up to my 65th birthday and during the journey had several body fat measurements during this period. My first test in December 2018 measured by bodyfat at 30.7 percent. In December 2019, it measured 17.4 percent. During this period, my body weight did decrease by about 12 lbs.
COVID came along and I relocated to another state so that ended my body fat measurement testing resource and testing. I'm sure my current body fat is higher than the December 2019 measurement.
There are several methods used to test body fat and their accuracies vary. I had mine done using a Dexa-scan machine which I believe is more accurate than others, like perhaps the one you used in your gym. I think what's most important is using the same machine so you can compare changes without measurement differences due to the machine used. Also, know that your body fat measurements will vary depending on hydration levels. For example, my body fat percentages were always higher in the morning than later in the day.
I've maintained food journals for a long time and know that it's a matter of calories in versus calories expended. If you have a calories deficit, you'll lose weight in the long run. Strength training to add muscle will change the composition of your total body weight between fat and lean body mass. It's a never-ending journey the older we get and I'm still on my journey at age 69.
Thanks again for your excellent testimonial, enjoy your weekend.
I hope you have had a great weekend. Was so good of you to leave me that comprehensive and sincere comment. Was such a good read, and was inspiring too as we’ve had similar journeys from different sides of pond! Was good to hear your take on bond fat, and diet. I’m still a few years behind you but I hope to be in your shape at your age. Your commitment is awesome. I do think you have an advantage of being in a warmer climate! The U.K. wasn’t designed for outdoor sport, unless it’s the summer!
Take care my friend, sending best wishes.. 💪👍👍
When I get to your age I would say there lived a man on this face of Earth who guided me to this path I am on. My guru.
When you get to my age.. 59. I may still be alive. 😂😂. Anyway, happy to be your guru for as long as I am worthy.
😁😁Aah surely you would be around. I have been following you for about past 4 years. You really earned it.
@ashuraikvar7320 thanks.. I’d like to live for a very long time, and still be YouTubing…stay healthy my friend.
2 cm taller too. Congrats! Amazing fitness journey
Hahah it was the same machine, I used both times. But maybe I had shoes on. If I’ve grown.. must have been the pull-ups 😂😂
That is pretty common as the skeletal muscles are stronger, and the missing weight makes it that much easier for the muscle to erect your spine.
HAHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA. WHAT A SCAM
I must say you are a massive inspiration. Seeing a real guy who’s life doesn’t revolve around fitness (such as PTs) staying in shape, gives me hope that I can stay in this for the long term.
Sure, I have a full time job and family life.. so fitness has to fit in around that. It keeps it real!
Dude has a voice that would be great for nature shows.
😂.. that made me laugh… will try and introduce some wildlife into further videos.
Those muscle ups CLEAN. Incredible transformation.
Thank you, although I do think there is still room for improvement.
@@funwithcalisthenics You can always improve.
You look amazing for your age and that's some serious achievement, be proud!
Thank you! Will do!
Well done sir, you're an inspiration.
I'm 51, used to rock climb when young and getting back into it after 20 years.
I've lost 4kg, and BMI 21, but I'm aiming to get lower.
When I was 30 I could do a 1 arm pull up, but no way now.
Getting the climbing grades back up, now doing F6c+ / 7a.
Need to eat less. Eat well, but smaller portions. Reduce carbs, especially fat.
Doing weights twice a week.
Fastest way is changing the types of fats you eat and learning to control carbohydrate types, timing. You cannot simply reduce dietary fat/sugar and expect to get shredded. Although that is a necessary step. These are my words. Take them as you will.
Thanks for your contribution.
@@KhattaRapidusI agree. Some fats are an essential component of a healthy diet. Carbs less so
Simplification is the ultimate Sophistication. Well done Anthony ✌️
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I love your videos. Keep em' coming! Congrats on your fat lose. I am still on my muscle up journey. I got my first two last July but tweaked my shoulder doing it and had to wait and rehab it. I will get it this year as 55/56 year old. My shoulders are healthy and my MU progress is slow and steady.
Todd, sounds like you are on the right track! Well done for getting one last year! Excited for you, watch out for your shoulder, slow and steady wins the race!
After a couple attempts I am two months in with a predominantly vegan diet, no sugar, minimal carbs, no alcohol, intermittent fasting & 10,000+ steps per day. A long weekend this weekend in Melbourne with 38degC heat so I’ve indulged in some ice cream as a treat. Next challenge is undertaking regular calisthenics. You are an inspiration!!! Great work & well done.
Wow, that sounds really life changing. You are doing a lot of great life changing things right now, total respect. Enjoy your ice cream, you deserve some treats and rewards. Introducing Calisthenics is a great addition to what you are doing. People generally make good improvements in the early days, so enjoy this… meanwhile, in the U.K., it’s cold, grey and damp. Missing the sunshine! As soon as it’s back, I’m off to the beach for a decent workout.
You are an inspiration to many. Including myself. I have had a heart attack 3yrs ago at age 38 and two open heart surgeries. After 4 weeks in coma, 8 weeks on the ic and now almost 3 years revalidation i slow start getting some confidence back in my body. My next goal ... starting very very very basic fundamentals of calesthenics and try to build back som muscle but mostly confidence. Thank you sir and all the best! Gr from the netherlands... (for the record, im not overweight or such. Im atm a skinny toothpick)
Thank you for your comprehensive message. You certainly have had more than your share of health issues. Let’s hope the worst is behind you. With calisthenics, think of it as a life style, and build up slowly over time. No need to rush it and get injured. Then try and stay consistent.. good luck, and thanks for watching.
Thanks for sharing your techniques to reduce calorie intake. That goes to show that there's no trick, what people normally consume these days, it's not normal. Congrats on the muscle ups! I hope I can still do muscle ups by the time I'm 58!
That’s so true, the food in our supermarkets is just far to processed in my opinion. They younger generation will struggle to remain slim and healthy..
Seriously, for the over 50's your an inspiration 🙂👍
Wow, thank you!
I'm a bit younger but doing almost exactly what you're doing. Not as strong, yet. But definitely getting stronger. Great video. Thanks for the truth. There's enough videos of perfect diet, perfect people out there. Good job.
Thanks I appreciate that. I’m realistic enough to know I’ll never be like the shirtless jacked elite guys. So just being honest and keeping it real. If anyone can relate to that, I am happy. It’s good to hear you are on the same journey, I’m sure you’ll overtake me soon… after I’ve peaked.. 😂
@@funwithcalisthenicsim 21 years old
I’lm probably exceed you within a few months. Thats the power of Youth
Absolutely inspirational. Anybody can make incredible improvements, but it takes huge willpower: which you have in spades.
Yes I guess I do. Very driven. I guess I really want to see how far I can take this before my body gives up.
I got my first assisted muscle up today!
3 in a row because of you😭💜
Hey, that’s so good to hear, congratulations! It’s an amazing feeling reaching this point. Then as you progress further it just gets better. You have a great channel, and I bet you have the strength. So looks to me like you just need to focus on the practising the technique and really being explosive at the same time. So pleased for you.. now keep going! 🥳💪💪💪
@@funwithcalisthenics thank you so much for the compliment and love and support ❤️ I'm so happy to have found a genuine channel that has a passion for fitness and others. Thank you! I'll keep you updated 💜
You are welcome. Happy for you.
Ive always made excuses of why i cant do muscle ups but after seeing a man you age, my excuses are just that
Go for it brother, it’s worth the effort, but it does take time to learn the technique,
I just quit drinking sugary drinks and lost 7 pounds and I’m eating more protein too. I’m enjoying your videos and I want to start doing calisthenics now
That’s great news. You are on the right track. Build up slowly, and stay consistent, and if your joints hurt, just rest, the last thing you want is an injury. Good luck.
I’m 28 and wish I was a fit as you. I’ve started my pull up journey tho I need a resistance band… but as you say… these things take time.. thanks for inspiring me 😇😇
You’ve started.. that’s more than most people. Now just keep going.. excited times ahead for you!
@@funwithcalisthenics Ii I can do 3 as of now and that’s with the green resistance band. How many weeks should I stick with the green before progressing?
I’ve never done a muscle up ,that’s amazing the way you keep doing them .im fit .11 stone ,a runner ,and do pushups every day .but do suffer with shoulder pain . Well done 💪👍
Hey, thanks so much for stopping by. I used to be a keen runner myself, but these days, just focus on pull-ups, push-ups, squats, leg raises, dips and obviously muscle ups. They do require you to be pain free in your shoulders though.
Great work Antony. Keep up the hard work
Thanks, you too!
Well done sir
Thank you.
This is very inspiring! Thanks for sharing your journey!
You are very welcome.
Anthony you are amazing. Your videos are so honest and interesting. Looking forward to see your next video.
Btw that BMI sometimes it’s BS.
Thanks for the feedback. I am thinking my next video should be an endurance challenge of some kind. Just wish the UK weather would warm up!
It doesn’t get any better than this hats for your straight forward & honest demonstration keep up the good work 💪
Thank you so much.. more to come..
Muscle ups at nearly 60 is phenomenal
Thanks so much, appreciate your kind words.
Awesome! Keep it up!👏👍
Thank you! Will do!
I just subscribed at 53, your amazing and very inspirational
Thanks for subbing!
I think doing muscle ups the way you have been doing them is impressive!
I also think that if you incorporated a resistance band into every other muscle up wokrput or even just at the end when you start failing, you'd make gains quicker.
I'm 41 this year and have been lifting for about 2 years on and off but since January, I'm taking it the next level. Loosing body fat and doing cardio. You have inspired me to start muscle ups in the spring in a nearby workout park. I used to train muscle ups a few years back. Thanks 👊
My apologies. A video of yours showed up on my feed and I see that you have already been working with bands. Impressive progression though.
Thanks so much for your comments, much appreciated. I wish you well.
Respect. Im 65 and on my way... I started calisthenics 2 mo ths ago and I'm gradually changing my diet.
That’s great news. It does take time, so one step at a time, stay constant and you won’t regret it. Keep going 😊
What a GREAT transformation and beautiful muscle ups. I’m 55 years old and have been trying to learn the muscle up for a year now, with very poor results. Can do 12 clean pull ups or 14 chin ups, but struggle a bit with clean dips. With the muscle up, I feel like a hopeless idiot. 😅
I’ve made a few videos recently and one specifically about the kipping muscle up, check it out, it may help you. Keep going friend.
Yes, checked it out. Thank you! That gave me new hope, unlike a Chris Heria type of tutorial for a ”perfect” muscle up. Kipping is so much more realistic for me. 😊
Brilliant stuff. Well done and thanks!
No worries, thanks for watching.
Well done My friend 😉👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you 👍. Appreciate you being on board my friend.
You’re brilliant, well done!
Thank you kindly!
This is good man you’re an inspiration.
Thanks so much!
I am 62 and have been watching your videos. Very impressive what uoh have accomplished, so I just subscribed.
My goals are strength endurance (high reps) to prepare for a mock PRMC PFT test, so I am doing high reps, push-ups, inverted rows, sit ups, dips, air squats, etc..
How often did you workout each exercise when you started, and how frequently do you train them now?
Keep up the inspirational training for we seniors.
When I first started I was just doing push-ups, most days. After a year I started to add in pull-up. I was just doing what I was enjoying, with no real plan or goal. Now my workouts are usually 3 times a week, and more structured. However, I like to keep it interesting, so I might do a 6 week weighted pull up program, followed by a high reps program. Or sometimes, I like to do ten sets ten, push-ups, dips, pull-ups, squats, chin-ups and then 100 biceps curls with each arm. So basically 700 reps altogether. Good luck with what you are doing!
Loving the content, Anthony. Inspirational stuff to see your level improving with age.
Thanks Rob, appreciate the feedback.
Pretty motivated video man! Nice work 💪🏼💪🏼
Thanks, as I get older, I realise the time I have left to reach my potential is slipping away, so I’m obsessed about pushing myself.
That's a 36.15% Reduction in Body Fat mate, not 15%
That's awesome and inspiring 👍👍👍
Oh yeah! Well spotted.
ATKINS DIET is life changing. Keep it up. You look great!
Thank you so much… I’m definitely on the right track, but I find anything difficult to stick to religiously. It’s the rebellious child in me 😂
Life ending*
Robert Atkins himself died of a heart attack
Fantastic work mate 👍🏼 I’ve always been pretty fit for my age 55 now but still want that perfect body , and I’ve had a lot going on in my life but now is the time for a even better diet and to get as close to perfect as I can. You have done amazing mate well done 👍🏼 and I will follow your journey, take care 😁
Hello Derrick, when I started this, 4 or 5 years ago, I had no idea I would have come so far. I just stayed consistent in my training. I’m now really excited to see how far I can take it, over the coming years. I can’t recommend it enough. If you are starting from a healthy position, that’s a great start.
@@funwithcalisthenics hello mate , I’m very happy for you as you really deserve it, I always get a huge boost from training and it’s been a big part of my life. Where are you from ? I’ve just moved to wales 🏴 from London. 👍🏼
I’ve moved from Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire, 6 or 7 years ago, to Hampshire just north of Southampton.
Love being nearer the coast.
You pretty much eat how I eat nowadays, coffee is out for me as well as it gives me bad stomach aches. I have fasting days as well, when I can cope! I can definately see a change in your shape and the way you hold yourself
Mike, thanks so much for leaving that comment. I’m seriously moved by your observations. I too do a little fasting, but it’s a struggle, but I am getting better. Enjoyed my Sunday toast today, but didn’t over eat, or have an evening meal.. so still a work in progress.
Your are a true inspiration
Thanks so much for watching.
Great set of muscle ups.
Thanks so much, appreciate that. 😀💪
Thanks for the great vids. 👍🏽
You are welcome, thanks for watching.
Well done sir. I would suggest you now start on rings training etc as you now have the basic strength and conditioning to progress resulting in more weight loss and muscle.
I’m not to bad on the slow ring muscle up. Is that what you mean?
Even if those fat scales arent the most accurate, if they are consistent and youre using the same one, then it's a decent indicator.
Also, I've found that taking pictures of yourself to see how your body composition has changed can help determine whats been working as well.
That’s what I thought.. as long as I stay with the same machine, and accept they aren’t perfect..
Congrats on your success with your new choices and life style.
Thank you, appreciate your kind words.
Congratulations, remember there's a correlation between muscle mass and all-cause mortality, so you've extended the length as well as the quality of your life.
That’s a great way to look at this. Thanks for the idea, I feel better now!
Nice muscle ups. Im hoping to get them soon
You should. Keep working on it.
Very clean muscle ups, the next progression is trying to decrease the leg swinging, it’s amazing what small changes can make, another 15 months of this and you’ll be ripped
God I hope so. I’m improving for sure.. slowly.
Congratulations!
And I agree, these machines working with electrical resistance are only good for before-and-now comparisons with yourself. One doesn't have to care about the absolute value one bit. I once fooled such a machine by having it take my measurements, then drinking one liter of water, and taking my measurements again. And the result was a slightly higher bodyfat percentage reading, despite the fact that my actual bodyfat percentage was slightly lower now, because I had added one kilogram of non-fat mass to my bodyweight. But since the water was still in my stomach, it didn't change the electrical resistance of my extremities, so the machine's algorithm drew the wrong conclusion 😁
That’s interesting to know. I must admit, for the cost of just one U.K. pound, a go, well was 70p, but didn’t give me any change, I wasn’t expecting perfection, just a guide. But still happy with that. I actually took a reading a month earlier and it was all good, showing I was progressing in the right direction.
Very impressive and inspiring.
Glad you think so!
Good job!👍. Love your channel. I always learn something useful.
Awesome, thank you!
That machine also grew you by 2cm in 14 months ! Anyway that's a massive transformation i hope i can be as fit as you when i'm your age !
Haha I know, I guess I had shoes on the tall day. Who knows..
Very inspirational, thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great job! Congrats! 🎉
Thanks so much Matt!
pinkze he say " totally inspiring. Thank you🎉❤😊"
Love that!
This is amazing.
Appreciate the comment. Hope you enjoyed it, and it was thought provoking.
Well done buddy 🏴👍
Thank you Charles, Hello Scotland! 👍👍👍🔥
Absolutely inspiring!
That’s so good to hear. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
Strength Level says that for 59 and 80kg 7 muscle ups in a single set is elite standard.
Hi, I hadn’t heard of Strength Level, so I just checked it out. And yes, you are correct! Never thought of myself as elite!
Only when it’s performed continuously without releasing the hold on the bar
But still impressive for your age btw
Brilliant mate. Well done!
Thank you, appreciate the comment.
You the man.
Nice vidéo 👍
Thank you.
Congratulations sir.
Love this message
👍
Well done man, you look great..👍
Thank you kindly
Heck yeah Anthony keep it up
Thank you.. I will, more videos in the pipeline.
Amazing results 👏
Thank you. 😀
I doff my cap to you, good sir.
Please do, thank you.
Inspirational 👏🏻
Thank you !!
Sir you should also read us poetry here ! you have a soothing voice . Keats would be an apt choice .
Haha that could be my second job! Thanks for your comment.
hek yeah buddy. been following you for awhile. bravo my friend!!! keep it up buddy!
this is what i need. a inspired person to push me to do the same 👍
You are welcome.
@funwithcalisthenics Good man yourself Antony! It just goes to show what the oul' bod is capable of at any age if we are patient and consistent. You are an inspiration to all of us of a 'certain age bracket'!🙂
Thanks so much for the comment. Yes consistency certainly pays off!
I'm 55, workout a lot, 71 kilo and look way too lean, I need like another 7 kilo yet my 'Garmin' says my fitness age goes up from 47.5 to 52.5 when I increase my weight to over 73 kilo. For this reason, I don't take any notice of it. I'm 5'7''. Body fat percentage is far more important
I think we need to take all these stats with a
pinch of salt..
Awesome work mate.
Thanks a lot! Appreciate that.
It's great to monitor your health and fitness as you do. I am doubtful of the accuracy of the BF% from the machine at your gym. The readout indicates you actually gained 0.4 kg. In order for the BF% to be correct, you would have had to gain 11.3 kg of muscle. That is a LOT for a even young weightlifter to accomplish in a year. Your routine seems designed to stay fit and strong, which is great, but not really to gain muscle mass, so the BF% numbers are suspicious. Last year I reduced by BF% from about 26% to about 18% over 5 months while also doing heavy workouts usually 5 days a week at the gym and gaining mass and strength. My weight dropped from 85 to 77 kg. So, decreasing just 7% BF required losing 8 kg along with heavy training. If you want to really monitor your BF%, then get a biometric scale that uses a both feet and hands input, check your BF% every day at the same time of day and under the same conditions, and keep track of it. There will be some variation, so just pay attention to the trends. If you want to calibrate the readout, then get a Dexa scan to find your real BF% and then adjust your age input on your home device until it matches the Dexa scan BF% readout. Then it will be pretty close.
All great points you made there.
Your looking great bud!
Thanks you kindly!
Strong 💪👍🏻
Thank you.
Sir, what do you say about cottage cheese (curd) ? I never liked protein shakes, hence my daily protein intake is very low. I also don't eat red meat - I dont have any other protein restrictions or preferences.
Hi, I don’t have any opinion on cottage cheese. If you like it, eat it.
Well if you dont eat red meat, cheese, protein powder then what is left, grass? xd
Fantastic video. More interesting than some super cut guys. Please share your results in a few months again. Best of luck.
Thank you! Will do! Although I feel under pressure to keep this going now.. 😂..
@@funwithcalisthenics No pressure! You are in a good direction, no doubt 👍🙏
Thank you.
Well done fella
Thank you 🙏
Wow sir, muscle up at 59, ❤❤❤❤
Thank you.. 🔥💪💪
👏🏾some great advice
I’m pleased you think so. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
Awesome work
Thanks a lot 😊
Do you run? Your heart health is the most important thing
I used to be a keen marathon runner.. but these days, I don’t run as much.
Congrats, I’m skinny fat myself, I’m currently going back on my 5x5 workout. But this program I’m going calorie surplus with it being a strength training you need to constantly add 1.25KG To each side of the bar in every workout I don’t think I don’t think I’d manage this 5x5 workout on a calorie deficit I always make sure I’m getting enough carbs on my training of three days week.
You sound like you’ve done your research. I think the 5x5 with progressive overload is a great routine. And I agree, you don’t want to be on a calorie deficit at the same time.
Absoulte machine. Incredible.
Nice 1 fella 👍👍
Thanks Ian, appreciate that.
New sub. I am doing many of the same things ! You look better than 27% bf too
Hey, welcome on board. Hope you enjoy the channel. And thanks for your comment.
Congratulations 🎊 💪
Thank you so much 😀
Bravo !!! C’est motivant !
Thank you my friend.. more videos to come.
You only do calisthenics or you do some cardio as well?
I do some Cardio, jogging and a little cycling, nothing serious anymore. I used to be in I’m 30’’s & 40’s, a serious marathon runner.
Great job.
Thanks!
The best method of burning fat and building muscle, leg and upper body fast is rowing. Get a concept 2 if you can't afford one join a gym. Start by setting it to calories then see if you can burn 40 calories in under 2 minutes. Easy right? This will teach you just how hard you need to work to burn off a few calories. I'm 59 and not slowing down any time soon. Rowing is the ultimate cardio work out. Ps I built a shed just for pull ups rain or shine no excuses 💪👍
Totally agree with you, I used to own a concept 2. Great piece of kit. Just didn’t rock my boat.. Building a shed for a pull by bar is a great idea, love it.
Hi well done great effort and results! I just wanted to ask you about the rest days..when you started out did you leave one or two days between sessions or was it a daily effort? Cheers Dave
Hi Dave, when I started out, my workouts where shorter, all body weight, mainly push-ups… so recovery was easier. So I tried to do something about 5 days a week. If I was tired from push-ups, I’d focus on squats.. etc. But all low reps at the beginning. Built up really slowly. These days, I try and have a decent work out three days a week. And maybe two days of practising skills etc. Then two complete rest days. The most important bit being the rest days and the three good session. As I get older, recovery seems more important!
Great content Anthony, I find that Peanut Butter and Nuts are great for killing cravings, and are also high Protein.
Hi mate, nice video, whats the name of the product exactly? The pullup bar?.
Cheers mate
There is a link to my Amazon store front in the linktree where you can buy it if you are in the U.K.