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Post by TNA on May 30, 2007 20:44:15 GMT -5
Prior to starting, I want to state that this in no way is meant to offend any of our WOTW members who are young. It is just something I experienced and felt I had to share.
Funny thing happened with my training partner. A couple of weeks ago I noticed my training parter had no plan and knowledge of what he was doing. After talking with him a bit, he asked if he could workout with me.
During our first workout, he kept mentioning how his test levels are on the rise while mine are on the decline. This is true as he's only 25 and I'm 40. After a week...correction...after 2 workouts, he's decided he can't hack it anymore and has resorted back to his old training. This consists of chest, arms, and shoulders ONLY, lifting "heavy", using nothing but partials, and (my favorite) working out everyday...the same workout EVERYDAY!!!
So I ask you my brothers and sisters in iron..."whose the one with the low test levels?"
Bottom line, I've learned not to let age be a factor in determining your bodybuilding destiny. Obviously we can't build like we did when we were younger, but we can still build. It just takes us a little longer. If you are 40+ and working smart, you will be as, if not more successful than someone who is younger and ignorant of the bodybuilding lifestyle. The people here have inspired me so much it's impossible to put into words. Guys like Tim (and many others here) have really set the stage for guys like me. In two words...THANK YOU!
Now, go and open up a can of whoop-ass on a 25 yr. old!!!!
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Post by chanman83 on May 30, 2007 21:00:56 GMT -5
TERRY I'm sorry.. I cry Uncle!!!
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Post by TNA on May 30, 2007 21:02:23 GMT -5
LOL! You're one of the good ones Andrew! You've got nothing to fear my boy!
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Post by chanman83 on May 30, 2007 21:20:35 GMT -5
LOL! You're one of the good ones Andrew! You've got nothing to fear my boy! thanks Terry, its more cause I show respect to ANYONE, its just when you say or do something stupid thats when I lose respect to anyone. Also, I'm smarter than that to shoot off my mouth. |
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Post by RUBICON19 on May 30, 2007 21:25:30 GMT -5
NICE!!! To bad I am only 24
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Post by TNA on May 30, 2007 21:43:16 GMT -5
LOL! You're one of the good ones Andrew! You've got nothing to fear my boy! thanks Terry, its more cause I show respect to ANYONE, its just when you say or do something stupid thats when I lose respect to anyone. Also, I'm smarter than that to shoot off my mouth. Most of the guys at the gym are just like you Andrew. They're good guys. It's just guys like this PITA (pain in the ass) who spew out their ignorant verbal diarrhea! I have never claimed to know everything. I'm a student of the game and will always be learning. But if I'm messing up, damn it, let me know!! That being said, if I know something, I'll share it. I won't gloat. I'm a school teacher by profession so it's in my nature to help others. |
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Post by TNA on May 30, 2007 21:46:59 GMT -5
NICE!!! To bad I am only 24 You young whipper-snapper!! Why when I was your age... #oldmansmiley9lq# |
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Post by Tim Wescott on May 31, 2007 5:47:37 GMT -5
Age is just a number.......I literally train circles around everyone in my gym and love to make my partner suffer in the gym.....the only winner is my physique.
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Post by masterschamp on May 31, 2007 7:22:58 GMT -5
I'll be 50 years old on June 6th,..... I feel like I'm 25,.......and I get the most enjoyment out kicking MY OWN ASS every day in the gym!!
Keith
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Post by mrssully on May 31, 2007 7:55:04 GMT -5
NICE!!! To bad I am only 24 Hmmmm - maybe 10 years ago LOL! |
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Post by mrbeefy on May 31, 2007 10:14:06 GMT -5
Terry....
Brother can I relate! (Be 50 in December).
True story from last night at the gym:
I was in front of a flat bench where I rest my DB to do shrugs, when two 20 somethings take over the bench to my right... a few minutes later, a small gaggle of more twenty somethings take over the bench to my left, kinda squeezin me out...very rude. They moved their benchs uncomfortably close to mine, and very UNSAFE too.
Most of the time, they just talked, and played with some 20 pounders. Their talk was graphic, and spoke of their exploits with the feminine gender.
I had already finished most of my workout and had a serious pump going on. So...I picked up the 150's I was shrugging, and bumped the guy to my left, then turned and bumped the guy to my right as I re-racked the DB's.
I peeled off my soaking wet sweat shirt, to my string tank top underneath, swining the shirt over my shoulder, smackining the guy in the right in the back of the head. Then grabbed the 100's and placed them on the flat bench. I looked at the "children" and told them "school is in boys, I need a little room for my curls, so get to steppin'!"
I stepped away to throw my sweat shirt on my bag, and when I returned, the "children" were gone...nowhere to be seen. I think (hope) I intimidated the hell out of them. (Thank God) So I put the 100's back up (didn't hink I was serious did you?), and grabbed my traditional 50's for curls.
Now I don't know if they left because I pissed them off, intimidated them, or it's just that their workout was over.
I also don't know if they were just rude by crowding me, disrespectful of someone with grey hair, or just figured I didn't need a lot of room, since I'm only 5'2".
But the fact remains that the "young guns" couldn't hang.
My gym, is not their playground.
Lead...follow....or get the hell out of my way.
I've got work to do.
I ain't gettin' any younger ya know! ;D
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Post by GerryT on May 31, 2007 10:44:43 GMT -5
Intensity and dedication shows at any age. Have only respect for guys like Tim, Keith and others who are better than ever now! Rock on! ;D
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Post by gti steve on May 31, 2007 11:50:49 GMT -5
<-23 #akicksballs2hu#
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Post by cuts280 on May 31, 2007 12:25:57 GMT -5
I am 26 & I am sure guys like Kieth, Timmy, Mr Beefy and TNA can kick my sorry ass all over the place. SHEESH!!
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Post by mrbeefy on May 31, 2007 12:49:46 GMT -5
Well, Cuts...as long as you rememebr that, you're ok!
LOL! Just kidding. Most of the people here are great, no matter what their age!
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Post by TNA on May 31, 2007 14:09:20 GMT -5
Age is just a number.......I literally train circles around everyone in my gym and love to make my partner suffer in the gym.....the only winner is my physique. You know it Tim!! |
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Post by TNA on May 31, 2007 14:13:16 GMT -5
Frank, that was awesome! I LOVE IT!!
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Post by TNA on May 31, 2007 14:14:35 GMT -5
I'll be 50 years old on June 6th,..... I feel like I'm 25,.......and I get the most enjoyment out kicking MY OWN ASS every day in the gym!! Keith YES GUY!!!!!!! #bowdown3ht# |
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Post by TNA on May 31, 2007 14:15:34 GMT -5
Intensity and dedication shows at any age. Have only respect for guys like Tim, Keith and others who are better than ever now! Rock on! ;D I second that Gerry! |
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Post by TNA on May 31, 2007 14:18:11 GMT -5
I am 26 & I am sure guys like Kieth, Timmy, Mr Beefy and TNA can kick my sorry ass all over the place. SHEESH!! Cuts, as was already mentioned, you're one of the good ones...you've got nothing to worry about....just as long as you don't piss us off while we're squating. LOL!! |
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