27 to old to start? - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

Nige · 19-04-2004, 11:52 PM

Hi all members, read a LOT of posts trying to pick up as much info as possible. Great site v.glad I found it. You all seem to have a great deal of dedication to your bodies, I hold a great deal of respect for you all.

I'm 27, heading for 28 this year and completely embarresed with how my body looks. I'm 6ft and just over 16 stone, overweight!! - I need help removing this flabby chest, awful gut and general tips for a healthy training routine I can stick too, not another fad diet or fix it quick pill!

What have I done, or doing to fix it so far! (Began 2 months ago to the day).

EVERYDAY 1/2 hr on a step machine at high rate.
EVERYDAY In press position, 20 reps with 10Kg (3 sets)
EVERYDAY 3 sets 20 of situps or more until fail. (this ones working, so far so good)
EVERY OTHER DAY - 50 Pressups
SAT AND SUN - CYCLE 10 miles

Any help/comments on diet, workouts would be very helpfull, someone please tell me how to get rid of this awefull flabby chest!!!!

20-04-2004, 12:45 AM

You're never too old, I've just started training again, and I'm the same age. Basically your routine looks pretty good, you could try running or rowing maybe if you don't have any problems with that, best time to train is before you have breakfast (this is your most important meal of the day) in the morning, also try to drop your carbs big time (under 50gram a day would be ideal), keep your calories pretty low, around 2500-ish, protein about 200g, and about 50-100grams of fat (yes thats right) you shouldn't expect this overnight. You could try some fat burners also, some are pretty good, don't ask me which ones, cos I don't know, never tried any (tester hint to suppliers

). Theres a lot of information on the diet section that should cover most foods you should and shouldn't eat. As for losing weight around the chest, it will all come off eventually, your body has to take fat from somewhere.

***Lorian*** · 20-04-2004, 10:16 AM

Hi mate, welcome to the board!

Insantity makes some good points, only thing I'd add is to make sure you are consuming some quality carbs and protein immediately following your workout.

Maybe also incorporate a wider range of weight training exercises. Have you ever heard of Body-For-Life ?

As for supplement fat-burners, as long as you are continuing to make progress I wouldnt worry using any supplements yet.

L

BSF James · 20-04-2004, 11:14 AM

27 is definitely not too late to start. I've known people start training in their 60s.

I think you should do more weight training. If possible do a full routine, training 3 times a week for about 45 mins with weights. The body for life program would be an excellent way to start. Unfortunately I dont have any of the leaflets left else I'd have sent you one. You can go to http://www.bodyforlife.com/ and read about it.

The thing about losing weight is that its very hard to dictate where you lose the fat from. One of your main goals is obviously to tone up your chest. To do this you need to lower your bodyfat all over, it wont just go from the chest alone. Obviously the cardio will help burn some fat, but it will also cause you to lose lean muscular weight unless you weight train too. Lifting preserves your muscle - use it or lose it. Plus the more muscular weight you have, the more calories your body burns to survive, hence the less fat you store.

**Aftershock** · 20-04-2004, 12:32 PM

Definitly not to late mate... I got considerably out of shape in my middle 20's and didnt make a conserted effort until I had a panic attack at the age of 28.........

Im now almost 32 and im in the best shape ive ever been.....

Good bush of lads on this board you'll get all the support and encouragement you need.

**robdog** · 20-04-2004, 01:47 PM

mate im 28 just gone and have only realy been serious about training for the last 6 months or so so i know its not to old

powerU · 20-04-2004, 02:41 PM

I picked it up again last year at 33 - never been stronger or leaner.

Deano1 · 20-04-2004, 05:10 PM

looks like your not to old then nige

goodluck and enjoy

**hackskii** · 20-04-2004, 05:23 PM

I am 44 and the senior guy here

Sanity has a good idea, lowering the carbs and raising the protein and fats.
SilentBob is spot on using resistance training for muscle mass.
The more I read the more I feel that resistance training is more important than the cardio. The requirement for fuel is higher for muscles than fat by 10 times. Rebuilding the muscles also burns calories when you are sleeping.
There is a way to do cardio and resistance training and this is circuit training. The whole body gets worked together with no rest and this is done using weights. Porbably might be the best for you.
If fat loss is what you are really looking for then you might want to do a little research on Atkins diet.
Also drink alot of water and when you feel hungry slam down some water.

Killerkeane · 20-04-2004, 11:30 PM

yeah, good luck matey and keep posting, the best information on here than anywhere else.

OnePack · 20-04-2004, 11:58 PM

27 is definately not too old, you're never too old, it's just that when u are really old (pensioner) that it's harder to train to loose fat or build muscle.
if u have any other questions, just ask away :-) good luck

Greyphantom · 21-04-2004, 12:03 PM

Mate if you have started training then its definitely not too late... as all have said... good stuff mate...

Nige · 27-04-2004, 10:48 PM

Just want to say thanks for the posts. (SilentBob) - I've put more weights into my routine now, bench pressing my son (whos nearly 3) loves the attention every night after I get home from work!! - Seriously though, more weights and protein have definatly made a change to how I feel a day or so after.. first time in years I actually feel "better".. (sounds like some crappy advert this doesn't it!) anyway I'm going to keep up the hard work and I'll post again in about a month let u know how its going.

turbo · 28-04-2004, 10:24 AM

Keep it up mate. Your never too old to start.

youngster · 02-08-2004, 03:05 PM

guys look im new to this place and im really young but the thing is i havent even started my 3rd year of secondary school,but im 5"10 and really skinny i want some advice in gaining muscle,please can you help me?
sorry for posting it hear dont know how to start my own?

19-04-2004, 11:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nige Newbie Trainer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bolton Posts: 2	27 to old to start? Hi all members, read a LOT of posts trying to pick up as much info as possible. Great site v.glad I found it. You all seem to have a great deal of dedication to your bodies, I hold a great deal of respect for you all. I'm 27, heading for 28 this year and completely embarresed with how my body looks. I'm 6ft and just over 16 stone, overweight!! - I need help removing this flabby chest, awful gut and general tips for a healthy training routine I can stick too, not another fad diet or fix it quick pill! What have I done, or doing to fix it so far! (Began 2 months ago to the day). EVERYDAY 1/2 hr on a step machine at high rate. EVERYDAY In press position, 20 reps with 10Kg (3 sets) EVERYDAY 3 sets 20 of situps or more until fail. (this ones working, so far so good) EVERY OTHER DAY - 50 Pressups SAT AND SUN - CYCLE 10 miles Any help/comments on diet, workouts would be very helpfull, someone please tell me how to get rid of this awefull flabby chest!!!!

20-04-2004, 12:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
Insanity Guest Posts: n/a	You're never too old, I've just started training again, and I'm the same age. Basically your routine looks pretty good, you could try running or rowing maybe if you don't have any problems with that, best time to train is before you have breakfast (this is your most important meal of the day) in the morning, also try to drop your carbs big time (under 50gram a day would be ideal), keep your calories pretty low, around 2500-ish, protein about 200g, and about 50-100grams of fat (yes thats right) you shouldn't expect this overnight. You could try some fat burners also, some are pretty good, don't ask me which ones, cos I don't know, never tried any (tester hint to suppliers ). Theres a lot of information on the diet section that should cover most foods you should and shouldn't eat. As for losing weight around the chest, it will all come off eventually, your body has to take fat from somewhere. Last edited by Insanity; 20-04-2004 at 12:48 AM.

20-04-2004, 05:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
hackskii UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 24,917	I am 44 and the senior guy here Sanity has a good idea, lowering the carbs and raising the protein and fats. SilentBob is spot on using resistance training for muscle mass. The more I read the more I feel that resistance training is more important than the cardio. The requirement for fuel is higher for muscles than fat by 10 times. Rebuilding the muscles also burns calories when you are sleeping. There is a way to do cardio and resistance training and this is circuit training. The whole body gets worked together with no rest and this is done using weights. Porbably might be the best for you. If fat loss is what you are really looking for then you might want to do a little research on Atkins diet. Also drink alot of water and when you feel hungry slam down some water. __________________ 35. A majority of mankind lives in the world without; few have found the world within, and yet it is the world within that makes the world without; it is therefore creative and everything which you find in your world without has been created by you in the world within. Master Key System Scott

20-04-2004, 10:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
*Lorian* Administrator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,608 Blog Entries: 1	Hi mate, welcome to the board! Insantity makes some good points, only thing I'd add is to make sure you are consuming some quality carbs and protein immediately following your workout. Maybe also incorporate a wider range of weight training exercises. Have you ever heard of Body-For-Life ? As for supplement fat-burners, as long as you are continuing to make progress I wouldnt worry using any supplements yet. L

20-04-2004, 11:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
BSF James UK-Muscle Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Telford Posts: 1,259	27 is definitely not too late to start. I've known people start training in their 60s. I think you should do more weight training. If possible do a full routine, training 3 times a week for about 45 mins with weights. The body for life program would be an excellent way to start. Unfortunately I dont have any of the leaflets left else I'd have sent you one. You can go to http://www.bodyforlife.com/ and read about it. The thing about losing weight is that its very hard to dictate where you lose the fat from. One of your main goals is obviously to tone up your chest. To do this you need to lower your bodyfat all over, it wont just go from the chest alone. Obviously the cardio will help burn some fat, but it will also cause you to lose lean muscular weight unless you weight train too. Lifting preserves your muscle - use it or lose it. Plus the more muscular weight you have, the more calories your body burns to survive, hence the less fat you store.

20-04-2004, 12:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Aftershock UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,076	Definitly not to late mate... I got considerably out of shape in my middle 20's and didnt make a conserted effort until I had a panic attack at the age of 28......... Im now almost 32 and im in the best shape ive ever been..... Good bush of lads on this board you'll get all the support and encouragement you need.

20-04-2004, 01:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
robdog UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Home!! Posts: 5,887	mate im 28 just gone and have only realy been serious about training for the last 6 months or so so i know its not to old

20-04-2004, 02:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
powerU Getting HUGE! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1,141	I picked it up again last year at 33 - never been stronger or leaner.

20-04-2004, 05:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Deano1 daddy raikeys secret love child!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ?they wont tell me? Posts: 817	looks like your not to old then nige goodluck and enjoy

20-04-2004, 11:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
Killerkeane The Geezer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Somerset although im not proud lol. Posts: 2,978	yeah, good luck matey and keep posting, the best information on here than anywhere else.

20-04-2004, 11:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
OnePack UK-M's Mascot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 1,505	27 is definately not too old, you're never too old, it's just that when u are really old (pensioner) that it's harder to train to loose fat or build muscle. if u have any other questions, just ask away :-) good luck

21-04-2004, 12:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
Greyphantom Getting HUGE! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: London Posts: 1,906	Mate if you have started training then its definitely not too late... as all have said... good stuff mate...

27-04-2004, 10:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
Nige Newbie Trainer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bolton Posts: 2	Just want to say thanks for the posts. (SilentBob) - I've put more weights into my routine now, bench pressing my son (whos nearly 3) loves the attention every night after I get home from work!! - Seriously though, more weights and protein have definatly made a change to how I feel a day or so after.. first time in years I actually feel "better".. (sounds like some crappy advert this doesn't it!) anyway I'm going to keep up the hard work and I'll post again in about a month let u know how its going.

28-04-2004, 10:24 AM	#14 (permalink)
turbo Getting HUGE! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,123	Keep it up mate. Your never too old to start.

02-08-2004, 03:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
youngster Newbie Trainer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1	guys look im new to this place and im really young but the thing is i havent even started my 3rd year of secondary school,but im 5"10 and really skinny i want some advice in gaining muscle,please can you help me? sorry for posting it hear dont know how to start my own?