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camau71 · 08-06-2005, 08:06 PM

Great post. There is a truism. Use it or lose it. As age increases strenuous activities tend to decline. This is usually true for work and recreational activities. In males testosterone levels tend to drop, bone mass declines, cell function slows down. By age 70 the average male has lost most of his fast twich muscle fibers, which are largly responsible for explosive, powerful movement, without proper nutrition and load bearing exercise bone mass experiences a similar decline, immune system function becomes comprimised, etc.

That's the bad news, but as you have seen from your own experience, the body is very forgiving and responsive to consistent, strenous exercise, (within physical limitations of course). I do believe that with increased age there is an inveitable decline in celluar function and the ability to neutralize free radical damage, build new tissue, etc. In that regard I believe supplementation is critical. Vitamins, minerals, and certain other supplements may help slow the process.

I am approaching 54 with a few aches and pains which are minimized with consistent training. I started bodybuilding at 31 at about 180 lbs. I am an advocate for natural training. To me this means no drugs or testosterone boosters. My peak strength years were mid to late 40's. At 50 I quit competing as a bodybuilder and focused on maximal cardio/weight circuit training. My current weight is 215 with lower body fat than when I started. I believe this lifestyle while not easy, is the closest thing to the fountain of youth.

You are to be congratulated for your tremendous example. You story is very impressive. Many of people would have just thrown in the towel. I hope to be as active as you when I reach your age.

08-06-2005, 08:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
camau71 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 15	Re: Age, entropy, and exercise? Great post. There is a truism. Use it or lose it. As age increases strenuous activities tend to decline. This is usually true for work and recreational activities. In males testosterone levels tend to drop, bone mass declines, cell function slows down. By age 70 the average male has lost most of his fast twich muscle fibers, which are largly responsible for explosive, powerful movement, without proper nutrition and load bearing exercise bone mass experiences a similar decline, immune system function becomes comprimised, etc. That's the bad news, but as you have seen from your own experience, the body is very forgiving and responsive to consistent, strenous exercise, (within physical limitations of course). I do believe that with increased age there is an inveitable decline in celluar function and the ability to neutralize free radical damage, build new tissue, etc. In that regard I believe supplementation is critical. Vitamins, minerals, and certain other supplements may help slow the process. I am approaching 54 with a few aches and pains which are minimized with consistent training. I started bodybuilding at 31 at about 180 lbs. I am an advocate for natural training. To me this means no drugs or testosterone boosters. My peak strength years were mid to late 40's. At 50 I quit competing as a bodybuilder and focused on maximal cardio/weight circuit training. My current weight is 215 with lower body fat than when I started. I believe this lifestyle while not easy, is the closest thing to the fountain of youth. You are to be congratulated for your tremendous example. You story is very impressive. Many of people would have just thrown in the towel. I hope to be as active as you when I reach your age.