I’m 63 and had a major back surgery, and my surgeon couldn’t stress enough how important that core strength is to protect my back. It’s been nine months since the surgery and he hit the nail on the head. I’m starting to get a six pack, and I feel as strong as an ox.
I've started alternating light and heavy weight training, and the same for cardio. I go really hard one day, and ease up the next day. This seems to really work for me.
I like a full body workout twice a week. I'm making gains, my joints aren't aching, and I look forward to working out. I do cardio and stretching on off days.
Just turned 70...............lost over 50 lbs and now have great arms and a six pack. Can't believe I'm The guy in the mirror. Hired a first class nutritionist and strength and conditioning coach. have never felt better in my life.
I was bodybuilding in my early twenties. One Saturday a guy came in very friendly and joined in my training on bench press and chest workout. He was 81years old. He told me when he retired at 65 he never having done weights before, decided to take it up. And he was big and strong and benched a lot more than me. So at 65 16 years of training to 81 he packed on muscle and was in best shape of his life. I always remember that and think, Andy, come on get your ass into gear. I'm 44 now lol. Anything possible.
I'm 63, been training off-and-on since the 6th grade, and have made my own program... It is a mix of strength and bodybuilding training. I am always making little tweaks... I like it and push myself regularly. I always include at least one exercise per workout where I go heavy. Last Saturday 1x8 with 140 kilos on decline bench. Next set 1x17( to failure) with 120 kilos. I am rarely hurt or sick. Last Wednesday rack pulls(top set 175 kilos for 8 reps). Today leg press machine 1x10 with 189 kilos going deep on my top set. I make use of a water massage table at the local fitness studio after my workouts to help with recovery. I also cycle my lifting, so I drop back down to a lighter weight with more reps at the start of my new lifting cycle. I am all natural and never taken PED's. I do my best to eat healthy and get good sleep, too. I appreciate your content and am always looking for new little tips on training. I'm a bit of a freak for my age at the local gym, but I kinda like it...
Another great one ! I now train with my Wife and it forces me to use the strictest form (as an example for her) and I really push myself more than ever (to show off, I guess, and show her the intensity that I want her to use). My results have improved dramatically because of that ! And I never skip “leg day” now, as I don’t want her to ! So all good. 👍💪
All this is great info !! I always tell guys to challenge themselves on every set of every exercise when they train. " Go big or go home !! " At 73, I can still handle 100 lb dumbbells for a set of 8 on the flat bench ( I weigh 197 lbs.) At my last wellness check, my MD said " I wish that all of my patients took as good care of themselves as you do. " They just want me to give them a pill . . . Thanks ever so much for sharing !!
I hear this often”train harder than you did the previous week, month” but it’s impossible to keep increasing, everybody hits the wall, for me at 63 that wall was disc injury in my neck and lower back L3-L5 Guys say just add a little more weight to the bar each week, well I started lifting at 19 so I guess I should be benching 1000 pounds by now, just so much BS in bro science Everybody in those Hollywood super hero films is on some form of juice period And when they stop using the gains go bye bye Everybody who increases caloric intake beyond use gains weight Everybody who decreases caloric intake below use loses weight Everybody ages and and repetitive exercise will take your rotator cuffs, knees, backs, ect.. it’s just a matter of when, I would work core finishing with L seat pull-ups 3 sets of 15 and 2 sets to failure until the lower back popped now I can’t even do crunches and that injury was 3 years ago! you can have perfect form and diet and a simple sneeze,or putting on your socks in the morning or reaching a little to far for that box on a high shelf and your in recovery mode If these things worked the best of the best wouldn’t look like they do, look up any aged bodybuilder even Arnold Doc says I have the body of a 40 year old athlete but when those injuries come the muscle loss is rapid and even with muscle memory it takes longer and longer to regain as we age Lastly is the inside fun stuff hernias, heart issues, I’m facing diabetes and kidney failure from living a near perfect life style, to much protein they say? I haven’t drank anything but water in over 20 years, no fast food, pizza, alcohol, lunch meat, bread, drugs, smoking, no red meat, no birthday cake, no cheat days, nada Clean measured food and supplemental intake following the latest dietary science for maximum health, performance and muscle growth Professional designed programs for cardio and resistance training I’m not saying don’t try to improve your body and mind but be realistic and accept genetic and aging limitations we are only human
I’m 58 and am going to my first ever gym session in my life in a couple of days.. I’ve kept a bit of a physique over the years from having worked in construction and am reasonably healthy but made the decision after noticing muscles are starting to leave me in older age.
100% agreed with this video. Stay away from anything below 5 reps (over 85% of 1 rep max) unless you want to actually train and compete in powerlifting. Lifting very heavy also leads to continued plateaus and joint pain. At our age we need moderate to higher reps (6-20) to maintain & build muscle.
Yes am 63 had surgery exercises strech push ups hand weights work lifting heavy years real careful eating healthy sleep 500 hundred push ups a few times a week thanks for video lower back trouble
Thirteen months ago I decided I needed to get back to weight lifting. My body weight had decreased to 148 lbs., my joints ached which disrupted my sleep. I'm 6' 0" tall and 67 years old. I was a serious weight lifter back when I was 20 yo, but slowly left that course when college, then work and family took priority. Now that I'm semi-retired I have more time. I had to take a month off for hernia surgery, but the muscle is slowly coming back. I'm at 170 lbs. and pushing for more pounds. The hardest part of this journey is keeping the commitment and not overdoing what the tendons will tolerate.
Try intermittent fasting I started at 55 now 60 I am in the best shape of my life and now sleep much better have far less aches and pains combine this with training your T levels will sky rocket eat plenty of eggs fish and meat low carbs green veg some fruit nuts 85 percent dark chocolate is mainly my food work up to 16/18 hours no food drink water black coffee ,tea no milk no cereals between fasting time no problem it will make your gut microbes much healthier for benefits of fasting check out Dr Eric berg .
Hi lm the same age and height as you. A year ago l was 70kg now after training lm 76kg. It’s a slow process. I’ve had to decrease my weights to lighter weights. Same as you, tolerating what your tendons and joints can take. 🇦🇺
I will be 70 in june . Done gym for some years. Tip one is spot on. I've got right bundle branch block heart problem. Renauds in both hands and degenerative hips. I know exactly how far to push myself but its taken time to get that knowledge. However that said even with those limitations I can honestly say I'm in better shape than I was 40 years ago. New year resolution is Six pack which is 90% diet.
I'm 66 years old, for 40 years sticking to Arthur Jones 12 rules of weightlifting it served me well over the years and thinking of cutting it down from 3 days a week to 2 days a week should do more yoga, still doing Kenpo
I'm 62, and I have been power lifting for over 40 years these last few years. I've been through spinal and knee surgeries, and I've got another surgery soon. I've been away from working out for 5 years. I can only use machines anymore, my doctor said. My question is, how hard should I work out at the beginning. Thanks.💪💪
I'm 65, 5' 7" 145lb distance runner., 5 to 8 miles daily plus weight training 3X weekly. Nutrition is easy. Quit Eating The American Diet. Mediterranean diet since college middle distance runner.
I am a beginner, I am 69, doing exercise now for 3 weeks. Lost some weight, am a skinny fat at the moment. Increased my protein, going to see Doctor tomorrow, going to test some stuff.
You have got the same old man body like me.I' m 62. Have worked out since age 16.At a certain age you can' t keep up the musclemass.You have to be realistic.But I keep doing my workouts.As long as I can.But the beachbod is gone 😂 and never will come back.Especially the legs have meted away .
I started this year in March , just after turning 60. I had an SVT surgery the year prior and knew I needed to turn things around. I also had problems sleeping and hips hurting during the night. I now feel so much better and sleep pain free at night.
@@randallflores-qr8cs tachycardia, a rapid heart rate.. It's an electrical problem with your heart. My hips don't hurt at all now, I go to the gym regularly and the leg exercises have eliminated the issue.. Sometimes we don't realize how out of shape we get as we age. The hip problems had nothing to do with my heart.
Some real wisdom in your words. In regard to listening to your body, as you age, your recovery time is not like in your young years. Definitely give yourself some extra time to recover between work out days. Also recommend adding Creatine Monohydrate to your supplements. In my experience it's helped with strength AND muscle growth.
Hi Mark, I'm 63 years old and I'm still in a good shape. You think if I train every day for 20 minutes(I use your full body 15 min.workout) it’s too much. Do I need a day off? Thank you.
Lots of talk, pops. After 60 yrs first get your sets of chin ups, push ups, and burpees up past 5, 30, and 10 respective. Pain is temporary if take it slow and careful at first. Should feel energized after a rest period. Don't do damage. Patience.
My biggest challenge is over training. I've trained my whole life and my mind still thinks I'm 35 and can put in 1.5 hour sessions. Next day I'm like I have the flu. I have to dial back the training and that's hard for me.
Just turned 50. My body is broke my lungs r done. Ive excepted my fate. At 43 i was the 2nd strongest of my life. And was in good shape. Then the body gave almost all at once.
There are so many guys in this country on TRT/HRT that's not even funny! So many "Low-T centers" cropping up in this country - it's ridiculous! (it's now a billion $$$ industry!). At my gym, it seems like every other middle-aged dude is on TRT or some form of HRT. I'm 62, been working out for over 45 yrs, not on TRT, work out every day, and I feel alienated around this TRT monsters. 😬 I envision a future where the vast majority of the middle-aged & seniors will be on TRT/HRT, while a small minority of us will only be natural. 😲 But I got news for these TRT monsters...it's all phony - you're getting your masculinity from a bottle!! 🤣
Good advice here, I will turn 75 on Jan 5th, and I have been at it consistently since 1969. I train to failure every workout. My mantra to myself is "push it you old pussy" I am 5 foot eight 158 , which is about 5 lbs too much. You can rust out or wear out as you age, I prefer to wear out. From both an aesthetic point and a health point, the pain is worth the gain!
Mark! Why don't you have a womens version too!! Because you could have someone super uber gorgeous like Stephany Sanzo on your website!!!🥰🤪😜 I tell you, your viewing figures would go through the roof!!!!
Tip 3: Welp, you just lost a new viewer. I am fully capable of creating my own workout program using info from multiple sources.. Then you shame the guys who ask ''simple questions'' when they seek your advice. wow
I'm 70 and have been working out for some time now. I would never buy one of your programs. I think you're more interested in your wallet than others health.
I’m 63 and had a major back surgery, and my surgeon couldn’t stress enough how important that core strength is to protect my back. It’s been nine months since the surgery and he hit the nail on the head. I’m starting to get a six pack, and I feel as strong as an ox.
I've started alternating light and heavy weight training, and the same for cardio. I go really hard one day, and ease up the next day. This seems to really work for me.
I like a full body workout twice a week. I'm making gains, my joints aren't aching, and I look forward to working out. I do cardio and stretching on off days.
Just turned 70...............lost over 50 lbs and now have great arms and a six pack. Can't believe I'm The guy in the mirror. Hired a first class nutritionist and strength and conditioning coach. have never felt better in my life.
I was bodybuilding in my early twenties. One Saturday a guy came in very friendly and joined in my training on bench press and chest workout. He was 81years old. He told me when he retired at 65 he never having done weights before, decided to take it up. And he was big and strong and benched a lot more than me. So at 65 16 years of training to 81 he packed on muscle and was in best shape of his life. I always remember that and think, Andy, come on get your ass into gear. I'm 44 now lol. Anything possible.
How dies his routine like?
I'm 63, been training off-and-on since the 6th grade, and have made my own program... It is a mix of strength and bodybuilding training. I am always making little tweaks... I like it and push myself regularly. I always include at least one exercise per workout where I go heavy. Last Saturday 1x8 with 140 kilos on decline bench. Next set 1x17( to failure) with 120 kilos. I am rarely hurt or sick. Last Wednesday rack pulls(top set 175 kilos for 8 reps). Today leg press machine 1x10 with 189 kilos going deep on my top set. I make use of a water massage table at the local fitness studio after my workouts to help with recovery. I also cycle my lifting, so I drop back down to a lighter weight with more reps at the start of my new lifting cycle. I am all natural and never taken PED's. I do my best to eat healthy and get good sleep, too. I appreciate your content and am always looking for new little tips on training. I'm a bit of a freak for my age at the local gym, but I kinda like it...
Another great one ! I now train with my Wife and it forces me to use the strictest form (as an example for her) and I really push myself more than ever (to show off, I guess, and show her the intensity that I want her to use). My results have improved dramatically because of that !
And I never skip “leg day” now, as I don’t want her to ! So all good. 👍💪
Great tips and motivations presented here today! Thank You! Peace
All this is great info !!
I always tell guys to challenge themselves on every set of every exercise when they train. " Go big or go home !! "
At 73, I can still handle 100 lb dumbbells for a set of 8 on the flat bench ( I weigh 197 lbs.)
At my last wellness check, my MD said " I wish that all of my patients took as good care of themselves as you do. " They just want me to give them a pill . . .
Thanks ever so much for sharing !!
I hear this often”train harder than you did the previous week, month” but it’s impossible to keep increasing, everybody hits the wall, for me at 63 that wall was disc injury in my neck and lower back L3-L5
Guys say just add a little more weight to the bar each week, well I started lifting at 19 so I guess I should be benching 1000 pounds by now, just so much BS in bro science
Everybody in those Hollywood super hero films is on some form of juice period
And when they stop using the gains go bye bye
Everybody who increases caloric intake beyond use gains weight
Everybody who decreases caloric intake below use loses weight
Everybody ages and and repetitive exercise will take your rotator cuffs, knees, backs, ect.. it’s just a matter of when, I would work core finishing with L seat pull-ups 3 sets of 15 and 2 sets to failure until the lower back popped now I can’t even do crunches and that injury was 3 years ago! you can have perfect form and diet and a simple sneeze,or putting on your socks in the morning or reaching a little to far for that box on a high shelf and your in recovery mode
If these things worked the best of the best wouldn’t look like they do, look up any aged bodybuilder even Arnold
Doc says I have the body of a 40 year old athlete but when those injuries come the muscle loss is rapid and even with muscle memory it takes longer and longer to regain as we age
Lastly is the inside fun stuff hernias, heart issues, I’m facing diabetes and kidney failure from living a near perfect life style, to much protein they say?
I haven’t drank anything but water in over 20 years, no fast food, pizza, alcohol, lunch meat, bread, drugs, smoking, no red meat, no birthday cake, no cheat days, nada
Clean measured food and supplemental intake following the latest dietary science for maximum health, performance and muscle growth
Professional designed programs for cardio and resistance training
I’m not saying don’t try to improve your body and mind but be realistic and accept genetic and aging limitations we are only human
I’m 58 and am going to my first ever gym session in my life in a couple of days.. I’ve kept a bit of a physique over the years from having worked in construction and am reasonably healthy but made the decision after noticing muscles are starting to leave me in older age.
100% agreed with this video. Stay away from anything below 5 reps (over 85% of 1 rep max) unless you want to actually train and compete in powerlifting. Lifting very heavy also leads to continued plateaus and joint pain. At our age we need moderate to higher reps (6-20) to maintain & build muscle.
Man - I love it when there's a new video waiting for me when I finish my workout!
Yes am 63 had surgery exercises strech push ups hand weights work lifting heavy years real careful eating healthy sleep 500 hundred push ups a few times a week thanks for video lower back trouble
Thank you sir for the information awesome video, happy, holiday, and a merry Christmas👏👍🎄👋💪
Thirteen months ago I decided I needed to get back to weight lifting. My body weight had decreased to 148 lbs., my joints ached which disrupted my sleep. I'm 6' 0" tall and 67 years old. I was a serious weight lifter back when I was 20 yo, but slowly left that course when college, then work and family took priority. Now that I'm semi-retired I have more time. I had to take a month off for hernia surgery, but the muscle is slowly coming back. I'm at 170 lbs. and pushing for more pounds. The hardest part of this journey is keeping the commitment and not overdoing what the tendons will tolerate.
Try intermittent fasting I started at 55 now 60 I am in the best shape of my life and now sleep much better have far less aches and pains combine this with training your T levels will sky rocket eat plenty of eggs fish and meat low carbs green veg some fruit nuts 85 percent dark chocolate is mainly my food work up to 16/18 hours no food drink water black coffee ,tea no milk no cereals between fasting time no problem it will make your gut microbes much healthier for benefits of fasting check out Dr Eric berg .
Hi lm the same age and height as you. A year ago l was 70kg now after training lm 76kg. It’s a slow process. I’ve had to decrease my weights to lighter weights.
Same as you, tolerating what your tendons and joints can take. 🇦🇺
As always, excellent advice and the programs that I have gotten from you have changed my life.
Thanks Mark! How do you feel about stretching afterwards for those over 60.
I will be 70 in june .
Done gym for some years.
Tip one is spot on.
I've got right bundle branch block heart problem.
Renauds in both hands and degenerative hips.
I know exactly how far to push myself but its taken time to get that knowledge.
However that said even with those limitations I can honestly say I'm in better shape than I was 40 years ago.
New year resolution is Six pack which is 90% diet.
Great advice, well-delivered as usual, Mark. Thanks!
I'm 66 years old, for 40 years sticking to Arthur Jones 12 rules of weightlifting it served me well over the years and thinking of cutting it down from 3 days a week to 2 days a week should do more yoga, still doing Kenpo
I'm 62, and I have been power lifting for over 40 years these last few years. I've been through spinal and knee surgeries, and I've got another surgery soon. I've been away from working out for 5 years. I can only use machines anymore, my doctor said. My question is, how hard should I work out at the beginning. Thanks.💪💪
Great information! Thank you
I'm 65, 5' 7" 145lb distance runner., 5 to 8 miles daily plus weight training 3X weekly. Nutrition is easy. Quit Eating The American Diet. Mediterranean diet since college middle distance runner.
I am a beginner, I am 69, doing exercise now for 3 weeks. Lost some weight, am a skinny fat at the moment. Increased my protein, going to see Doctor tomorrow, going to test some stuff.
You have got the same old man body like me.I' m 62. Have worked out since age 16.At a certain age you can' t keep up the musclemass.You have to be realistic.But I keep doing my workouts.As long as I can.But the beachbod is gone 😂 and never will come back.Especially the legs have meted away .
I do that if I feeling run down I rest some extra days some weeks sometimes ,I turned 66 in October
LOVE THIS VIDEO. !!
I started this year in March , just after turning 60. I had an SVT surgery the year prior and knew I needed to turn things around. I also had problems sleeping and hips hurting during the night. I now feel so much better and sleep pain free at night.
What is av SVT surgery? I have the same problem with hip pain when I'm trying to sleep.
@@randallflores-qr8cs tachycardia, a rapid heart rate.. It's an electrical problem with your heart. My hips don't hurt at all now, I go to the gym regularly and the leg exercises have eliminated the issue.. Sometimes we don't realize how out of shape we get as we age. The hip problems had nothing to do with my heart.
How can I exercise my core..with a hiatus hernia? Im told NO crunches.
Planks??
Some real wisdom in your words. In regard to listening to your body, as you age, your recovery time is not like in your young years. Definitely give yourself some extra time to recover between work out days. Also recommend adding Creatine Monohydrate to your supplements. In my experience it's helped with strength AND muscle growth.
This Is a video which deserve Congenial
Are you on Rumble or MeWe?
Hi Mark, I'm 63 years old and I'm still in a good shape. You think if I train every day for 20 minutes(I use your full body 15 min.workout) it’s too much. Do I need a day off? Thank you.
Do you work the same muscle group more than once per week?
I am facing AFIB ablation. How did it work for you?
Weighted pull ups. Can i practice everyday ? If it is yes how can i do it in correct way
Thanx Mark, my-man! ❤
Greetings from Spain
What is the name of the dumbbells?
I'm 62 and getting back to working out again. How can I get my testosterone back. Thank you. 💪💪
get tested. You can boost your testosterone naturally, but if you are clinically low there is nothing that will bring it back except TRT
How do I contact the company by email, I can't find it.
Lots of talk, pops. After 60 yrs first get your sets of chin ups, push ups, and burpees up past 5, 30, and 10 respective. Pain is temporary if take it slow and careful at first. Should feel energized after a rest period. Don't do damage. Patience.
My biggest challenge is over training. I've trained my whole life and my mind still thinks I'm 35 and can put in 1.5 hour sessions. Next day I'm like I have the flu. I have to dial back the training and that's hard for me.
Just turned 50. My body is broke my lungs r done. Ive excepted my fate.
At 43 i was the 2nd strongest of my life. And was in good shape. Then the body gave almost all at once.
My issue is injury if I try to push myself to hard. One step forward, two steps back.
same here, you need to suck it up.
How to work out correctly if you have COPD
Start taking NAC
People still looking for the magic pill. In the end it’s the hard work you put in that will determine how you look…..no magic pill here
There are so many guys in this country on TRT/HRT that's not even funny! So many "Low-T centers" cropping up in this country - it's ridiculous! (it's now a billion $$$ industry!).
At my gym, it seems like every other middle-aged dude is on TRT or some form of HRT. I'm 62, been working out for over 45 yrs, not on TRT, work out every day, and I feel alienated around this TRT monsters. 😬
I envision a future where the vast majority of the middle-aged & seniors will be on TRT/HRT, while a small minority of us will only be natural. 😲 But I got news for these TRT monsters...it's all phony - you're getting your masculinity from a bottle!! 🤣
I don't want big muscles, I think it looks dumb, I just lift to stay strong and active
A week off every 10-14 weeks is essential.
Good advice here, I will turn 75 on Jan 5th, and I have been at it consistently since 1969. I train to failure every workout. My mantra to myself is "push it you old pussy" I am 5 foot eight 158 , which is about 5 lbs too much. You can rust out or wear out as you age, I prefer to wear out. From both an aesthetic point and a health point, the pain is worth the gain!
Bulk up to 200!
Please have someone create an ole girls workout spot?
broooo...you look like and sound like George W........lol
Mark! Why don't you have a womens version too!! Because you could have someone super uber gorgeous like Stephany Sanzo on your website!!!🥰🤪😜 I tell you, your viewing figures would go through the roof!!!!
Thank you!
Is there video for men over 70? Never see these?
Tip 3: Welp, you just lost a new viewer.
I am fully capable of creating my own workout program using info from multiple sources..
Then you shame the guys who ask ''simple questions'' when they seek your advice. wow
Women over 60????
🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈💞😉😏🦅🥰✌️🙏💞✨👍
I'm 70 and have been working out for some time now. I would never buy one of your programs. I think you're more interested in your wallet than others health.
lol
Is there any training after 110 ?
Is that George W Bush ?
Noap. Wrong. I do push myself never harder dont count reps or know the weight. Im 50 looking and functioning 35. You teach ppl to get heart attack.