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[@444ira]

Good one Rick! I agree...... our bodies literally become our teachers!

[@neilyeag]

Ric, this is one of your best posts. At 62 I can certainly relate. I did not put this message into practice until a couple of years ago wracked up my shoulder trying to lift like 32! Couldn't hardly even lift the arm to wash my hair for 6 months. You are right, make an effort within your means, and keep the diet in check is the best advice.

[@russcarneyjr2473]

Thank you so much Ric for this video, I struggled with letting go for about 10 years. I'm 60 and trained all my life . Had a great career in powerlifting obtaining 3 national records in the Bp in 3 different wt. classes.Then I stated with a spine disease, I was able to switch to BB, simce I could use lighter weights. I had been big and cut for the last 12years. Then the progression of my spine disease when rampant . 8 months ago I had to stop lifting completely. Like right now. My T12 broke and pinned my spine 41degrees forward leaving me bent completely over and causing partial paralysis. Needless to say. My spine has been completely reconstructed. I'm recouping now.bout i've lost all of my muscle almost 50#. I'm not allowed to lift ever again, but I was able to research on guys like us and how we age and how we mentally handle getting SMALL. I'm very happy in my new body people don't even recognize me. God has blessed me with the season in my life for BB and powerlifting. Nothing lasts forever and I enjoyed every minute of it. Now I;m in a new season. I think it's called Golden Years. LOL Thanks Ric

[@88Nick8]

Great video... 49 here. I still lift. Nothing like I could in my 30's. The recovery is much longer. You look in excellent shape. I changed over to the 15-20 rep semi heavy weights and I feel the burn much better. My joints don't hurt as much the next day. Thank you

[@keithbarbaro7590]

+88Nick8 I like higher reps on machine, especially seated rows. On free weight compounds like bench, squat, DB rows, about 5-8 reps.

[@Mike-qo3dq]

Ric, Thankyou so much for these videos. I'm 29 so although not an oldie I'm truly grateful for you sharing your knowledge and stories of the industry with us. Ive learnt a lot and through the guidance you (and others) give, I've built a decent physique lifting weights, eating well and having a good night's sleep. People over complicate training. Get these 3 things right, have a positive mindset and put effort into your workouts and you can't fail.

[@nzrdb6]

This is an important message Ric. I'm not a senior but it's good to get some perspective on things from someone who has seen it and done it all.

[@stjimkia]

Great video Ric. I'm 53 and have been training seriously since I was 20. I can can do heavy lifts now that I couldn't come close to in my younger years. No joint problems either. Go figure..

[@CaneFu]

And now that you're 9 years older how about now?

[@poolboyinla]

My dad was a champion natural bodybuilder but he is close to 70 now and still training but often complains that he can't keep his size the way he used to.

[@Tremonti78]

Ric is just pure greatness. Love everything he says and manner in which he explains it. Thanks Ric, you are a true gem and have my ear and respect!

[@ifitbringsyoujoy3045]

Love this topic; can't believe you are 71! I'm not 40 yet, but it'll be here before I know it, and I am just beginning to see how young I am because today is the youngest I'll ever be! I do see myself maturing mentally, though. I realize as I get older, I gain freedom from trying to be perfect. There is a great peace in that.

[@badhabitz69]

+ifitbringsyoujoy ^ This!!!!

[@rodjohn01]

You're looking great Ric. Don't let age bother you, embrace it. Look the best you can for your age.

[@JAMESARONHUNTER]

My opinion is that the accumulation of damage that people can cause to their joints over time or the mileage that they put on their joints has a major factor in how we age.If your joints remain healthy then you can keep doing a lot more as you get older. At 45 years old which is still relatively young, all my joints are still good. I have powerlifted in the past and still train heavy but I don't train heavy every workout or all year long. I vary my workouts through the year which for me has been the key to remaining injury free. One last point for my 2 cents worth is that I think for me because I have stayed around 165 lbs. by choice that it is easier to maintain the muscularity that I have had throughout my life and feel that it will be easier to maintain well into my older age. Your lighter body types that are muscular tend to do well in advanced age. Look at Sylvester Stallone who doesn't weigh very much, he has been able to maintain a lot of his physique despite almost being 70 years old. Same thing with Jean Claude VanDam who also doesn't weigh very much he still looks close to the same as he did in his younger years. So I think your weight that you maintain your physique at while younger has something to do with it. When you are around 240 lbs. ripped in your 20's and 30's it is not very likely that you will be able to be that same weight and size ripped close to 70 when you get older. But for the lighter guys it is possible. Good video and valid points. I think protecting your joints while young like you mention is the big key factor.

[@klausmkl]

165 is pencil neck geek weight

[@johnwilkes4671]

A fine, honest posting about an important topic for us body proud muscle heads. At least for the ones lucky enough to face old age. My antidote for a bruised ego as I confront ever diminishing returns for ever greater effort at 60? Well, I wisely invested for many years in gratitude. I am a Christian man and whenever I looked in the mirror and saw a sleek, fine tuned, muscular body, I trained myself, not to say ,"I'm awesome! Look what I did!" But rather I would say, "Look how lucky I am! See how blessed I have been!" I put a lot of hard work into my physique, but I always saw my body as a gift. I saw brutal but beautiful sets as a gift. I saw my health as a gift. I saw good food as a gift. Since it was never about how wonderful I was, my ego is safe. Best of all, I got to live for four decades, in the happiest place on earth, gratitude! And now that I have to give some of the gift back, I can happily remember. "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord." Friend, you have many fine reminders that you were given a gift that all men want, but few receive. So enjoy the gratitude. It makes us old men smile.

[@veganfit2388]

Yes definitely great advice. A lot of people razz me because I train much lighter now than I did a few years ago. But I'm 42 now and I feel better by going a little lighter.

[@jomon723]

Thanks Ric, You hit it right on" Some people still can't accept that and will pick at anyone that says anything about the issue.

[@arnietwo11]

thanx Ric, Im 54 and still training regular and eating well, maintaining my weight !Muscle tone still okay and wondering when age will catch up with me, but not yet ??Nice to see Jeff King !!! I saw him in England in 1983 after he won the Nabba Universe, he was a sensation, I still have the foto of him I bought that day.

[@markwurtz8759]

60

[@MrRuamazed]

Truer words have never been spoken. I went a little too heavy, a little too often, and prided myself on never skipping workouts. Caught up to me in my late 40s, and now I am forced to train light, slow, controlled, with emphasis on contracting, positive, and the negative.

[@Ericwolf520]

great advice rich for the younger crowd.

[@vdsilva6806]

Ric is one of the most sincere guys who tells it like it is. His humility about aging is appreciated. Thanks Ric.

[@preachinoldschool5726]

This is my favorite video you made Ric! i'm 55 & been hitting the gym since i was 14. My Bodybuilding goals have switched to Powerlifting. i enter drug tested meets & fair pretty well...not too bad even in some "Open" categories. To me, aging is a challenge & it causes me to train smarter. Your points of view on the subject of aging is interesting & contain nuggets of truth. God bless to you...peace

[@MaximusAurelius1111]

You're true inspiration, holding it down all these yrs and STILL training! Sound advice my friend

[@MrDaddytbone]

Hey Ric, My daughter walked by me while I was watching this video. She said, did he just say he was 71!? I told her, he sure did. I told her that's what taking care of yourself will do for you. Great video Ric!

[@bobsweeney3189]

Well Ric that was a great mini seminar on the aging process. Very down -to -earth, factual and truthful. Wish there were more of the older bodybuilders who would speak up and let us know of their true experiences but I suppose their ego from their greater years gets in the way. Frank Zane and Dave Draper are two exceptions who keep us inspired, but are realistic about the age factor in their current writings. After a very hard working career, first as a Professional wrestler full time for 8 years then 28 years running a group of Health Clubs in the UK and retiring from that I have tried to continue with my first love to try and stay healthy and maintain a reasonably good shape I find that at 82 I feel great and enjoy the battle in the gym with the muscle aging process . You were right on target with your training advice and the importance of a good diet, I have found a big help is that I stayed away from any steroid etc.input when I was younger and I always take a sound balance of good quality food supplements including Protein powder and extra BCAA's along with a pretty clean diet. It would be great if you could get an Interview (unless you have already done one) with a former champion Chet Yorton who still looked great just a few years ago at an Iron Man -John Balik sponsored Muscle beach event. I think he still lives somewhere in your area . If you have any contact for Chet please pass on to me if possible, as I had some nice time with him when he came over to the UK for the Mr Universe. [e-mail]

[@Sadjina]

It's great to get a glimpse of what a fit and healthy life can look like at a higher age. I'm 33, and already they're a few things I can't do any longer due to injuries. I wanna lift weights for the rest of my life if I can, so it's great to get your perspective!

[@willsmith4727]

genetics plays a BIG factor in how we age. keep it natty and you'll keep most of your youth for a long while...

[@russcarneyjr2473]

Doesn't matter if you were natural or a doper. By the time your 70 we all look alike

[@MDC249]

Will Smith says the old man 😂😂

[@wataboutya9310]

russ carney jr Yeah, I would tend to agree that by the time 70 rolls around for those of us still fortunate enough to be still here and able to train, it’s pretty much over. There are a few exceptions though. Take Robby Robinson for instance. I don’t know anything about his private life but he seems to have stayed on a strict diet and workout routine for well over four decades now. Not sure what he may have sacrificed to maintain that but age is catching up with him big time now also.

[@booty121212]

@@russcarneyjr2473 not true I've noticed most juicers lose a significant more amount of muscle than natural bbers.

[@franckthetank4977]

@@russcarneyjr2473 it make a huge difference when you natty...health life play a lot for longevity..People who are using drugs don't last as long.....i know because iam a healthy 51 years who compete for 34 years without drugs...long life to natural...

[@60zeller]

Terrific content. I am 58, trained all my life. It is tough when you realize your “what do you bench? Days are behind you. And you do have to make adjustments. Don’t ever stop though.

[@bd102053]

stay in the game .change your goals.dont worry be happy

[@4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt]

It's all about peace love and understanding!

[@dukegreened]

Amen brother Ric, refreshing to hear anti-ego rap in the highly superficial world of bodybuilding, your bringing in the light of wisdom to us bubble headed aesthetes, ha.

[@drc97086]

Aging gracefully is a good goal for anyone. Love the boulders at the beginning. :)

[@todbeard8118]

Rick looks fantastic at his age. I hope I look as good as he does when I'm 71.

[@nickyisuckedurbanscockands9535]

+tod beard not me..........he has that gut fuckin''' gut......... i'll be 80 and still have ab's........he did nothing in bodybuilding..... except be a groupie chasing after arnold, franco and zane.....

[@todbeard8118]

julian keyes Ric Drasin?

[@drc97086]

Oh, sad little Julian Keyes.....you told us in one short paragraph, exactly what you think of yourself. Now, get to work on your flabby belly.

[@nickyisuckedurbanscockands9535]

i'm fucking around with Ric, he's likeable but he's a wannabe... in fact, i had no idea who he was until i ran across his uploads on youtube... he's lost in the1970's....like the 1974 prom queen who falls asleep reading her 1974 year book everynight and keeps it on her nite table. right now at 50....i'm thin and ripped..... 152lbs. @ 5'11'', going for the Kozo Sudo look........google him.

[@drc97086]

Actually Julian, you are fucking around with your own thoughts.

[@aneeshsivan6090]

Spot on wisdom and advice folks... As we age, along with our workouts, proper nutrition and proper rest periods between workouts for the needed recovery play a vital role in maintaining one's physique.

[@simmey2011]

Great video Ric! Fair play for speaking openly about it.

[@josephdorino8250]

Thanks Ric Drasin , These videos are some of the best I've seen on youtube

[@jonl207]

Very wise indeed! Thanks Ric.

[@cgeorge1954]

Thank you Ric it was good to hear what you come to say on your show. Working out is what my recovery is all about.

[@lukeandrews4111]

I love your approach to bodybuilding and the fitness industry ric. Your probably the most mature and respectable guy on KZbin. Keep up the good videos.

[@nene90047R1]

great input thanks ric for keeping it real....... accept who we are i'm 45 and boy you were spot on

[@basharen1444]

Good point about the muscle ego many people aren't happy because they let muscle ego ruine their lives, There's more to life then just muscle.

[@Virtual-Media]

Appreciate you're words of wisdom that come from a lifetime of experience.

[@abc456f]

Truth spoken here as far as my situation. Turning 60 this week. Had spine surgery four years ago and haven't been able to get back to training or golf, my two loves, since. Surgeons want me to have a fusion but I don't want to start on that road. I've found a physical therapist who specifically deals with sport and spine issues so I'm going to give him a try. Unfortunately he doesn't take my insurance so I'll give it a couple of months to see if I can make some progress. It can get quite depressing at times thinking about what I used to be able to do. My goal is to get back to the gym doing a three day a week full body routine, eliminating any exercises that will stress my lower lumbar spine. No squats, deadlifts, etc. And hopefully get back to the golf course. I've got one quarter of my life left and want to live it as much as possible.

[@tommyharris5817]

Are you back in training? If so, how's it going?

[@abc456f]

@@tommyharris5817 I'm not.

[@tommyharris5817]

@@abc456f That's a shame; I was hoping for a success story

[@abc456f]

@@tommyharris5817 It is what it is. Hard to accept though. Thanks.

[@benjohnson2845]

Thanks Ric. Us older folks (52) late to the party (never was in shape) give it a go daily. It's nice to see we don't have to quit into our 70s if we don't want to.

[@guygraham3809]

Good video rick, i'm 46 and have recommenced training, really good content in your series. great work.

[@aphysique]

Rick...Fxuken fantastic that your that age...U look like a phenomenal specimen for 71!! Hats off to ya my man!!

[@jerrybyfield737]

Very well stated Ric. MY injuries from weightlifting, sports and rodeo have aged me and my joints and you just can't keep going like you used to. I have tried lots of things to stop aging but it gits us all. Some days I can barely walk and my shoulders are a mess. I never thought this day would come. Thanks for all of your great videos.

[@mikebeneventosr3546]

I’m almost your age, trained all my life, and you’re absolutely right, but I keep training. I cut all my weights back to protect my joints

[@LoveFix2558]

Very true Ric. Health is my priority these days, Slow down muscle atrophy with sensible weight training and nutrition and keep a reasonable level of fitness and mobility.

[@ketoking9435]

You have a youthful outlook,,,and don't look her age,,,and helps me embrace my 50s,,,,Thanx from a fan in England,,,

[@aaron___6014]

Nice reality check Ric. Mine came last year when I started getting joint pain at 30. Thought I had a great diet, form, and routine. Who knows, I'm done and getting into cycling.

[@yogineocon]

Great video. Just love yourself as you are.

[@AlekJakich]

Mr. Drasin; This is probably the most insightful video you have produced yet. Those of us in your age range (I'm 67) wrestle with this dilema every day we wrap our hands around a barbell and try to finish a workout. Where did my strength go? Where did my muscular size go? All the vitamins, liver capsules, creatine & protein doesn't seem to help. Very demoralizing. My thighs are swimming in my jeans where before I was complaining I couldn't find a pair to fit my thighs. Our Chicago barbell heroes of yesteryear, like Olympic lifters Clyde Emrich & Fred Lowe, power lifters like Bill Seno, bodybuilders like Bob Gajda are now nothing compared to what they were in their prime, breaks my heart. Then I look at myself and ask "what happened?" After a lifetime of training(I started at 13) it's really tough to accept what you covered in your video. Nevertheless,your video provided some of the best advice on the subject I've heard to date. Time to adjust training accordingly. Thanks, Al Jakich

[@erstereihe.tvhighdefinitio1491]

what about Jack Lalanne being in shape at 80 or 90? Also, I have come to believe, that even before training, food is of utmost importance, it´s the fuel we put every day into our body that makes it work or not...

[@lukeskywalker1574]

Fantastic video Ric! Ive definately noticed my body change in my 40s compared to my 20s and 30s. Not a massive change, but its there.

[@kerrytrigg6980]

Superb words of wisdom!!!!

[@honey-fe6pj]

Thank you Ric- good stuff.

[@chrisweidner4768]

Great video Ric. All the best!!

[@mariohostios]

Great advice: don't cling to past glory make the most of each day

[@120108john]

Thank You for sharing and being so honest.

[@antonyluvbasball]

I am glad you put out this video

[@drc97086]

Ric, you had the same, exact, experience in life that I have. I too, thought that taking very good care of myself would give me a leg-up when I got into my 50s. Well, it might have, but not in the losing muscle mass category. You mentioned trying everything, tried thinking yourself through that situation, and completely get that experience. It has taken me Accepting reality-- what a PITA;)-- and improving my nutrition. I also wanna be the muscular cutie I was in my 20s-30s, but that isn't reality.

[@Mike-qo3dq]

P.S - You look great! keep doing what you're doing and we'll keep watching!

[@geopietro]

Truly words of wisdom. Thank you for the great video.

[@ThorandSharon]

Thank you for the useful advice, Mr. Drasin.

[@discernment8963]

Your so rt.it's tough, I'm 58,4/29/16, I still luv train intensely&heavy as not injuring myself will allow. It does get discouraging occasionally,but I keep it in context&remind myself that everything is relative. You're spot on,you can still look decent but it ain't like it used be. I've been at it since Arnold&Franco were competing. Ric'sCorner brings it home.👍

[@tomk3620]

Your injuries were huge! You still train and you are lean and mean! ALL IS WELL YODA! Robby Robinson and many others still look great into their 70's but they didn't have all your injuries!!!

[@ebeprince]

Thanks for that Ric makes a lot of sense

[@leeaxon01]

Great advice and video again Ric. 👍

[@billsrippedfitnessover5047]

Excellent Ric. Thanks for this video and all your great videos.

[@kbderek610]

You are correct. Prime example, look at don Youngblood. Tried pushing 300lb in off season in his 50s. Not worth after mid 40s. Keep the vids coming. Love your channel

[@mihaicostescu]

Great guy...take care Ric...

[@meauxgeaux]

Thanx Ric!!

[@peter357]

It makes a lot of sense! Not to young people, but to us + 50 :D Also if you let go of your ego that equal your physical worth to size of your muscles, body fat % and weights lifted in the gym, you can have so much more fun with your training and learning new skills and in that sense progress in ways you did not before. LIfe is good!

[@405kildeer]

Thank you Ric

[@brenthill3241]

These are wise words and I hope people will listen. I'm 59 and back in the day I would hike 2 miles returning from work and do a grueling split routine every week without ever taking any thing other than a protein drink and I'm talking before creatin supplements. Articles on steroids were interesting but I never in the least felt tempted. Still I got close to 17 inch arms. Over the years I've generally had physical jobs and as I grew older I enjoyed some jogging and have always been a huge walker. Today I do a part time loading dock job and manage some sets of push-ups ,sit ups and curls with a heavy wooden hutch. I have good lungs and I'm more interested in longevity with mobility as opposed to super strength even though my boss says I lift more on the job than would be expected of a young person. Still the bottom line is I literally laugh at myself when looking in the mirror compared to when I was 27 plus I groan when getting up in the morning. And that's okay. The lady's will just have to like me for my personality. Ha ha.

[@mrlafayette1964]

every cell in our whole bodies changes some with age no denying that, but young or old if you stop stimulating the muscle it's going to shrink down. So you have to stay with it and be consistent. With joint deterioration,old injuries etc you have to make the warm up really the most important part of training...take the muscle through it's range of motion with no weight on it, flex it, light weights before you even think of going heavy, do giant sets-- very good for the older bodybuilder because you keep a good overall pump while taking longer between sets. I'm 53 and have gained steadily through the years,but I know I have to put a lot of thought into it because the name of the game is to grow while avoiding injuries.And cut sugar out of your life,you'll get your healthy glow back.

[@donniegrande9186]

AGE TAKES OVER IT SUCKS BUT IT WILL HAPPEN!

[@markwurtz8759]

I turned 60 last December - since that time I have gone from about 350 to 225 - i feel a lot better - had to give up the weights and a lot of muscle to get there.

[@thomasburke9531]

Good out look on aging. I do believe that the natural for life guys that have been consistant and safe through out their life look better and have less problems as they age.

[@rob345]

Really great insights, more vids. addressing this topic, most welcome...

[@thom2847]

Great vid, I love these kinda talks. Besides genetics and skin and body type I suspect some guys who never worked out majorly in the past and were big because of it can be ahead of the game if they start working out later in life. They will see more noticeable gains (obviously) rather than maintaining what once was, cause it was never there in the first place, the joints won't be as shot and the skin won't be previously stretched -if that makes sense.

[@frank1956]

Amen! Getting old ain't for sissies!

[@LionquestFitness]

Good message Ric.

[@macrovigilance]

Ric - wisdom right here!

[@GerrySkeptic]

Words of wisdom yet again Ric, love the channel.

[@ricka7883]

Thanks for keeping it real. You look great ric

[@DeusExMachina50]

Words of wisdom! I lift a lot lighter nowadays and focus more on muscle contraction, rather than big ego lifting.

[@jorgefernandez6407]

Made A LOT of sense!

[@ThePeiguy57]

Wise words.

[@paiman_]

Thanks Ric! Love this channel

[@1-7-0-1]

Very Informative And Greatly Appreciated Sir.

[@jonlanier_]

I've noticed something about men who don't hurt when they are over 60 and those who do. The ones that hurt are ones who were tough on their bodies in their younger years. Either contact sports or a mechanic who worked on transmissions his whole life have aching bodies/joint... etc. Those who don't tend to have these problems were ... for the most part pencil pushers, salesman, officer workers... They weren't fat in youth... ate decent. They just never put much physical stress on thier bodies/joints.

[@brocklesnar371]

Well said Ric!

[@cuts240]

At 55 - I am doing all to slow it down considerably. I am failing … I have issues w cancer and severe injuries and surgeries “Depressing”- as Arnold describes

[@madmax-cr3vf]

Hope ur doing better now 🙏🏻

[@hogs150]

Life's cruel. We will all get old

[@newmanoutdoors1564]

Excellent video Ric .

[@gikaradi8793]

Great vid ,great words of wisdom and experience Bring Bob Birdsong in the show .He must have lots of stuff to tell.Jeff King would also enrich the wish list Arnold,Lou,Franco,Ali Mala,Gary Strydom,Berry DeMey ,Ken Waller , Lee Labrada , Makkawy,Gaspari,Benny Poda,Kent Kuehn ,the aussie Roger Walker and all the others again for an overdose of infos and nostalgia

[@ricdrasin]

+Gi Karadi You're dreaming, first of all many don't live here in Los Angeles which makes it impossible and most don't know how to skype on a computer. I've already tried that

[@gikaradi8793]

+ric drasin hi Ric ,i know that youve already tried it .Have a nice day

[@ricdrasin]

+Gi Karadi Sent Jeff King a message. But haven't heard back

[@gikaradi8793]

+ric drasin hi Ric !! ok theres nothing we can do about that have a nice day

[@thecastle09]

Its fine to be fit strong and healthy.

[@markuseebrab3578]

Ric - your words are gold and I really appreciate what you are saying as I am an aging half assed bodybuilder/gymrat for life. I am 61 and am in decent shape for the shape I'm in. I read Vince Basiles comments and began to think that he didn't really know what he was talking about as trust me, I am very well acquainted with age related sarcopenia and its a real bitch. With further thought however I remembered Dr. Alan Mintz and Dr. Jeffery Life the poster boys for Cenegenics Antiaging Clinics. Although Mintz died of a what was likely a stroke at age 69 -both of these guys built crazy muscles very late in life- like in their 60's. Why do you suppose they were able to do this successfully at such an advanced age. I know they used steroids and HGH but then so do a lot of others. You yourself have stated that you have used them with somewhat equivocal results at your age.Are these guys just boatloading the doses and/or are they just genetic marvels? What gives Ric ?

[@athenassigil5820]

This is wisdom....

[@reinaldorodriguez2761]

Exellent Video.Keep up the great work.