Over the hill at 32??

[grantlaubscher]

Hi All,

I've always admired the bodybuilder physique. At one stage I actually got into pretty good shape too. For some reason I lost my motivation and the result is that I'm 32 now and in pretty bad shape.

I guess my question is that at my age, is it even worth my while to think about getting into competition-like shape or should I let that ship sail?

Cheers,

Grant

[BIGKIWI]

Yep all good bud remember bb don't peak until late 30's early 40's we just get better with age

[weener lad]

Your only 32!!!! get stuck in its never to late :nod:

[Gym rat]

I agree it is never to late to start :nod: :nod:

[bj powerL]

yeah I'm training 3 x 35 yr young blokes for the 1st comps so heaps of time mate

[Gym rat]

Bj powerL If dont mind me asking which shows are you training three 35 year old blokes for?

[greyghost]

It's never too late. I'm entering my first competiton this year at age 50.

[biggurl27]

32!?? I'm older and just getting back into it :grin:

[teamfatboy]

Hell yes - all you 32 year olds should wait - ... :shock:

That leaves the playing field clear for us geezers (said he who's in his mid-40s and looking to compete next year for the first time) :pfft:

The bottom line is the old saying "you'll never know til you try" - so come on in!

[2guns]

mr natural, how does 32 feel?

[samoan_muscle]

lol...poor brent

[marky65]

Hi and welcome.

No way is 32 tooo old. I am 43 and aiming for my first competition after a few tooo many years dabbling with the idea.

Procrastination gets you no where.... :roll:

Good luck with your goals.... :nod:

[bj powerL]

Bj powerL If dont mind me asking which shows are you training three 35 year old blokes for?

north harbour nabba and the other 2 are going to compete next year. 1 for NZFBB and the other is heading to OZ

[Luigi]

yea dont put it off start today and you wont look back :idea2:

[Old Bull]

Totally agree with all reply's above, 32 just young fella 10 years under the Bar you would be pretty awesome.

I was 56 this week and PB at the National Powerlifting Champs there was a guy there Felix 71 100kgs Class pulled a 210kg Deadlift. :clap:

Age is No Barrier

[grantlaubscher]

Hey,

Thanks for all the replies. It’s enough to get my motivation back on track! I guess my next question would be that if I’m really interested in competing, should I go to a pro to get assessed and to get help with my goals? If so, does anyone know anybody close to Albany or in the North Shore that I could go to?

Later,

G

[marky65]

Just find a good gym and get a good Personal Trainer that can set you on your way.

Get all your base levels done (body fat, weight and measurements done) and then set some goals in a realistic time frame.

I am sure that guys/gals on here will be able to point you in the right direction for a good gym on the Shore.

Good luck :nod:

[wgtnmuscle]

thats right its never too late

and your never too old

im 46 and still training hard and competed in april

and am planing 2 shows next year

just do it

[michaelk]

Hey,

Thanks for all the replies. It’s enough to get my motivation back on track! I guess my next question would be that if I’m really interested in competing, should I go to a pro to get assessed and to get help with my goals? If so, does anyone know anybody close to Albany or in the North Shore that I could go to?

Later,

G

What gym do you belong too?

[witchazel]

They just did an interview on TV over here with a guy who is competing at 79... YES 79!!!! he has won his division in the last four shows.. got to say he had a pretty good body for his age, it looked more like he was 50ish.

He only started training a couple of years ago after his heart packed up and he had to have a pacemaker put in, his body fat is low enough now that you can see the pacemaker sitting on his pec :clap:

[UKBoss]

there is lots of reports on how its ppl in their 30's who get the best results,and that it is evern the best time to start so join the rest of us mad folk as you will never look back once your hooked :pfft: