49 coming….
As I reflect on what that age means to me I think…I will be better built at 49 than I was at 21. Back then I could bench 190, weighed 185 lbs and not much else. Oh, 12 ounce curls…I was in college. Now I weigh 212, bench 275 curl 265 and various other numbers that I will not bore the stronger than I set.What are my goals? Hum…maintain and increase slower the weights I do. The mind is willing but the body is not as fast at regenerating as it was before. Therefor more reps with lighter weight. However, I do intend to lift as much weight per set as when I was doing heavy. There is still much to be gained in size and tone. Finding the right individual mix is like trying to find the right "spritual" path for one’s self. i continually thank jackedinmi, tonigal69, DeborahAnn and Romantic1983 and trixter for their comments, photos and encouragement.
February 11, 2009 at 10:10 am
You rock bro … I have been finding myself that putting on muscle and getting stronger is not just for the "20 somethings." I used to think that guys that got all ripped up had some genetic predisposition to such things — now I am having people make those kinds of comments in my direction [those that obviously had no clue what I looked like a couple of years ago!]. Thanks for the inspiration.
February 12, 2009 at 7:34 am
It gets better even into the 50s, too
When I’m faithful to my training 
, I can do more at 51 than I could at 31 
February 12, 2009 at 7:36 am
It gets better in your 50s, too! I can do more stuff at 51 when I’m in training (LOL), than I could at 31. You’re just going to keep on getting better