• FreeTrainers.com Forums
• General Fitness & Exercise
• Can older man gain muscle?

Group: General Fitness & Exercise

Can older man gain muscle?

Dvance30 Posts: 3 Joined: 2005/05/25	2005/06/01, 01:19 PM Please excuse me, I'm a newbie, I was told that it is harder for older men to gain muscle no matter how hard they work out. I'm 35, is it too late for me or should I just try to define what I have. Also, what is HIIT?
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2005/06/01, 01:57 PM 35 is old?? You absolutely can gain muscle! There are plenty of older men and women who have done a phenominal job with muscle gain. Check out BB1's profile! It does get a bit harder as you get older, but you just have to be dedicated and pick a FT program, eat clean and get going. I'll let someone else explain HIIT (high intensity interval training) or you can do a search using fitbuddy at the bottom of the page.
	2005/06/01, 03:42 PM No, at 35 you're pretty much over the hill and circling the drain. J/K You can gain all the muscle you're willing to work for and eat for. welcome here my younger bro. -------------- If I had a boat, Id go out on the ocean. If I had a pony ; Id ride it on my boat. Very soon Charlie
	2005/06/01, 05:35 PM You're not a professional athlete I am assuming.....so you're not over the hill yet...lol..... Only thing to keep in mind is that you'll recover slower than someone 10-15 years younger....so that you need to have more recovery between workouts....and avoid injuries by following proper form...because the body heals slower and slower as u get older..... welcome to freetrainers and good luck...
rsquade Posts: 152 Joined: 2003/01/06	2005/06/03, 03:02 PM Geez, 35? I started at 43, lost 30 lbs of bad stuff and gained 35 of muscle.
dvelswk Posts: 192 Joined: 2005/05/07	2005/06/03, 05:36 PM I agree with charlie, depends on how hard you'll work for it, but you definately can.