Truth About Building Muscle For Older Guys

[@wishbone103]

Getting old is the hardest thing you will ever do. 67 here, and I can vouch that resistants training will keep you young at least from the neck down. Been doing it for 53 years now.

[@dainerduff-dings]

awesome keep it up! i wanna be similar to you when im your age! (i dont care about bf percentage) but your beast

[@wishbone103]

Thx ... develop a program that is effective, sustainable and don't quit ... that is pretty much it.

[@dainerduff-dings]

Will do!!!!!!!!

[@wishbone103]

That is right LOL! Now where is that bag that goes over my head?

[@wishbone103]

I will take your word for it :)

[@Churbitser]

If you're starting to feel old at 40, you're going to be in big trouble 20 years from now. At 55 I feel better and am stronger than when I was 20 due to my lifestyle change.

[@FreeSudani]

i heard its mandatory to use testosterone when your over 40 is thats true??

[@Anonymous74153]

Absolutely not. It's advised to have your testosterone levels checked yearly after 40. I do now. Mine are on the normal high range and I am 38.

[@FreeSudani]

Dave i c ... dont you that its a little bit early to start checking your testosterone at this age??

[@Anonymous74153]

FreeSudani perhaps, but my doctor suggested it and it give me peace of mind.

[@dirhido9665]

+FreeSudani that just means that you werent in good shape in your 20s, eliott was a big athlete, there isnt as much physical potential at 40 or 50 comparedto when you're 20.

[@BradSmithBriefer]

64 years old here. Been lifting since the early 1970''s. This man speaks the truth.

[@revolushun100]

Dude...I am 36 and this is gold...do you hear me?!?! Gold! Thanks man!

[@CarlitoVcity]

You've discovered Elliott. That dude has always done the truth on exercise.

[@chemicallust77]

+Eddie Johnson Approaching 39 soon and he's right....some days your body just says fuck you I'm not doing that...lol

[@TheJuan_N_0nly]

i agree, im 34 going on 35 and his advice always leaves me on a positive note.. even of its the hard truth...

[@cryptomon86]

Eddie Johnson ya I'm 32 and still look 20. Gains are ten times easier as well after a decade of being a fat ass.

[@foulmouthtroll9476]

shout out to all the 40 plus commenting and watching this vid.

[@natmaniscalco9667]

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[@tmak4699]

39 and 3/4 but yeah

[@manfromearth8656]

Not feeling weaker at all at 38 maybe calmer The wrong is wrong at any age

[@mck974]

hell yeah.. 42 and in the best shape of my life. (relative to my age of course) lol #shitoldpeoplesay

[@MrMightyZ]

I'm 45, been working out since my late teens, worked through a few injuries including one bad one and yeah when I recall the extreme resilience of youth I miss it but I always smile fondly at the memory but as crazy as it may sound to some, I'm loving getting older because in so many ways life has gotten so much easier and more relaxed. I love the crazy, confused, mostly good but slightly insecure and stressed out young man I was, he was OK but the man I am now is more comfortable with life AND with the fact that in many ways I'm still a work in progress. I'm loving the ride so much more now. As for this young Elliot dude? I've watched about 5 videos and I've been waiting for this emphatic young man to expose himself as a dick head and start talking shit but he just keeps talking sense. And as far as I can tell, being that his knowledge is greater than mine on many of his topics, his wise and smart advice is non stop. Elliot is one of the best discoveries I've made in my four years of KZbin.

[@keegan6298]

Dave L respect mate ✊

[@chessdude67]

As an "older" guy, I needed to hear this advice so much! I've been lost on what my goals should be. Becoming older has been easy for me, but trying to set goals at the gym has been a ton of OVER thinking! I was lost, but now I'm on the right path thanks to you, Elliott. Thank you. :)

[@jamesmarsh2430]

As a 46 year old who has lifted all my life...I find this video to be accurate

[@PABackpacker]

+James Marsh Same.

[@lukahenigman8453]

*That's awesome* ...Can I ask you, how has weight lifting changed for you over that time? Did you start doing things in the beginning that you would never do now, have you found a system that works well for you and have you stuck to it for the last decade or so (why or why not), are you still trying to achieve gains or more so focused on maintaining your physique and feeling good? - Just a curious 17 year old

[@MJLU280]

Yup. I’m 45. 100% truth here.

[@r.s.334]

51 here. Agreed

[@frankdelgrosso8297]

Just wanted to say this video really resonated with me. I am 40 and am constantly trying to live like I’m 25. I spent a lot of time in the military which kind of put my life on hold, and being surrounded by younger soldiers facilitated my continuing to act young. But the part where you said “what do you have to prove” and “your dragons should be slain by now” really hit me. I realize that I did achieve my old goals and now I just keep setting the bar higher, without recognizing what I have already done. It is O.K. to keep aiming higher, but it is important in order to not feel like a failure stop once in a while to look at all those “dragons” you have already slain.

[@robn7265]

Great vid, 38 here and not what I was even 5 years ago. I have stopped going to the gym over the past 5 years and I think its time to get back to it, I really miss who I was then and I know he's still in here just hiding right now. Probably and good time to quit smoking now to.

[@darrellmills4892]

You, my brother, have a gift. I appreciate the fact that you are generous with your gift. I resonated with some many things you said in this video. I had to laugh because at certain points you could have been talking directly to me. Moving further on in my life experience has brought many physical changes. I knew they were coming but to actually have them crawl in bed with you and get up with you every night and day has been an adjustment. I'm 58 now. But leaning and listening to counsel from young guys like yourself is not beyond me. Keep up the good work.

[@downholers]

As a 50-year-old, I can vouch that weight training is more important now than it was when I was in my 20's. My bodyfat is closer to 15% than the 8% it was then, but I feel much better. I play hockey (goalie) and my leg strength is more than it ever was. Recovery is down, but that's unavoidable.

[@michaelwellner727]

Recovery is key and me being 53 I do yoga 5 days a week for 20 min and weights but want to gain in my legs for better over all strength? do you do anything for legs to recover?

[@redleg56]

Pushing 60 I realize that holding even means that I am beating age -- If I can keep up 50 pushups and 12 pullups, increase kettlebell numbers(an endurance measure) and sustain 10 minute miles -- I am ahead of the curve.

[@MartinSwain]

Dude. I never started lifting heavy things until I was in my early 40's. I'm 47 now and did my first PL competition last week (bench only) & got a 305 lb bench press. Today I did a 525 lb rack pull. And since I started lifting I've added a solid 35 lb of muscle. However, I have to say you're right. My main sport through my 20's and 30's was mountaineering. I did ice climbing, mountaineering, scrambling, and alpine rock climbing. So I'm doing OK with the lifting these days and I still do easy scrambles and simple rock climbs, but my days of serious climbing are over. I can't kid myself about it, if I tried to do some of the things I used to I probably wouldn't survive long. Which kind of sucks, like all climbers I had a tick list and there's a bunch of stuff on there that won't ever get done. As far as adding muscle past 40 goes yes it can be done but I don't think you can get huge, and if you're not well versed in fitness to begin with you'll only have limited success.

[@josephdavis3179]

THIS is perhaps the BEST ADVICE on fitness I've seen on ALL of KZbin. I'm 52, deal with bipolar issues, and lifting and walking beat the HELL out of medication and weed!!

[@ragrle]

I'm new here this dude has good stuff and I'm 60 and killing it.

[@kz687]

i'm 56 and killing it too and loving it

[@VIJAYKUMA555]

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[@garyledford2901]

Elliot knows what's up. I'm older than him and find much of his advice sage.

[@richw76]

Just turned 38. And I now think of myself as a classic car, a 57 corvette convertible if you will. You can still take it out and drive it hard but..... You need to change the oil, lube it, change belts, and maintain it religiously. You also have to store it indoors and warm it up for 15 minutes every time you drive. OK I'm taking the metaphor a little far but you get the point. If you cut corners even once and something breaks you're f*d. Good luck finding parts :-)

[@TobinsMountains]

41 Bro. On point analogie ;)

[@tiffsaver]

I'm 65 now, and I really enjoyed your tutorial. Where the hell did the time go?? What really reached me was you stressing BALANCE. Balance in everything... and I agree, we are much more than just muscle fiber and bone. Got a big laugh from your cheeseburger and gravy story, too. Those were the good old days! Thanks again for another informative video.

[@brbjk.m.846]

I think u DO have something to prove at 40. Prove u are a good father and a good faithful husband. At 25, you've got nothing to prove. At 40, most of us, do.

[@VIM731]

Elliot I am a 35 year old stroke survivor 7.5 years removed getting back into fitness and you totally summed up and through that reaffirmed my new attitude toward my fitness and life in general. thanks for this, dude.

[@dbongo1]

Excellent advice and video! I'm 62, feel and look 25 from the neck down (45ish above the neck) and still attract women in their 20's - divorce has been good to me. I've been active and worked out on/off since my college athletic days determined to stay in shape. However I attribute much of my youthful appearance to a young attitude (and good genes) and interacting with younger people. To remain young, aside from working out & eating better, you need to adopt a young lifestyle. Read, develop new ideas, try new activities, push yourself to grow in every way rather than strive for comfort. My peers have become sedentary, complacent and boring - we have little in common any more. If you're not growing, you're dying!

[@gpowellish1]

I agree 100 % David Bongo.

[@petestrat07]

+David Bongo I'm 38 and I thoroughly agree with you Dave. The fact that you're 62 years old and still carry that outlook around with you gives your comment even more weight.

[@1stNeoSpartan]

+David Bongo fucking right man. After 4years of marriage I felt like a slob, I looked worn out in pictures and didn't know why... I was still training and lifting. Then one weekend I went out back to back to some college bars, Oh man. THE FUCKING ENERGY!!!! I was in full mode for a fucking week!

[@jpcfit]

You are dead-on, 100% correct. I'm 60, and every morning I wake up and remind myself I am 35, and within seconds I feel an energy surge and start my bodyweight workout. Constant reminders throughout the day spike my energy again; no drugs, no caffeine...lots of water, though, and I still lift weights at night, and fairly heavy at that.

[@mikeyzl1]

David Bongo well said!

[@Chris66able]

I'm 48 and haven't trained ' properly ' for about 4 yrs, but I can still fairly easily, compete & beat guys in their 20's, in the gymn. The only thing is I have noticed joint soreness in my knees. I' also think that the young guys , these days, don't seem to have as much tenacity, and they do not train anywhere near as much as we used to. They seem more bothered about who has got the best training gear & clothes, how tanned they are, or if their eyebrows are plucked right !

[@Chris66able]

Lam rof I upped my intake of fish oil, & vitamin C, dropped my distance running for nearly a year, then slowly built up my distance running over 6 months. It worked brilliantly, I now have no knee problems and I'm training for the London marathon.

[@deccraig5122]

yes i gree lol i am 41 i see this all the time

[@DeuceBiggerHo]

Haha, as a 39 year old gym rat, i couldn't agree more

[@christopherwood2290]

I am 54 and routinely beat young guys. Its easy to do. They are texting and doing facebook while I am doing sets. How hard can you be working out texting between sets? You can't be concentrating very hard can you?

[@christopherwood2290]

I care. Yes, they are in the gym. Texting while someone who actually wants to use the equipment has to wait. rainxxxx, you are a moron.

[@Kevn3000]

I saw this 50-60ish old man with an epic white beard in our Air Force gym and I'm thinking he must be a veteran. He was jacked to the max, I hope to end up like him when I'm older.

[@christophercouser4601]

I am 45 five years old and have started power lifting for the first time in my life. I am an adventure enthusiast (whitewater rafting, mtn biking, snowboarding and I go hard every chance I get!!!!!!!) and a former infantry Marine, but now have my first desk job and go to school at night. Power-lifting has helped my back (fewer chiropractic visits) my posture and my ability to get air into my lungs. Thanks for the advice Elliot! I am taking my time and focusing on technique and allowing a few weeks of slow intense movements to train muscle memory and build the base to explode into the lifts I want to be doing. I have gained 15# in 3 weeks (hard gainer my whole life 5' 11" 155#). I can see it in my traps and feel it in my rhomboids. Amazing! Thanks again.

[@stevedeweysmith]

I turn 50 Jan 27, 2014 and I confirm everything Elliot said is correct. I work out every day, stretch every morning and night, and play tennis regularly. I also am into nutrition heavily which I think makes a big difference.

[@waynelovell1958]

Excellent advice, knows what he's on about. I'm 56 gym 3 times a week. Can't lift what I used too, but that's ok. I have some joint pain but can get around that. Have always believed in correct form, like to superset and yes pyramid up. Stretching is very important and I spend 15 mins after every work out stretching. I also mountain bike. Age is just a number. When should you stop training ? When you don't enjoy it anymore and you can't motivate yourself. Still love that feeling of walking out the gym after a good workout. In your 50's ? Be careful and enjoy the gym!

[@hpstarman]

I am 52 I am stronger than I have ever been once your mind gives up you will......don't wright yourself off !

[@seejanesweat]

Great information Elliott. I'm a 46 year old mother of three and I agree that as we age our body does become more sensitive to the things we do to it. I myself have to remind myself that I'm not a twenty year old and that it will take me longer to recover from my workouts. I do hope to be like your 63 year old father, still strong enough to get the things I need done when I need them done. Thanks for all the great advice. And even though your core audience is men, I find your videos very helpful and informative. seejanesweat

[@reints74]

I suspect you're on the right track to always get things done! It's great to hear from women who understand the importance of muscle building.

[@seejanesweat]

Thanks reints74 I hope so.

[@graciegjj]

I hope you will feel good at 63 too! Some of it is genetics and a lot of it is lifestyle. But even doing things the right way some of us just age differently, I don't know sometimes the way I feel these days I don't even know how I can be a strong old man but I sure will try and be the best that I can be. Just gotta keep training and get rest. Fasting is very useful too, give those organs a rest and allow the body to clean itself.

[@keegan6298]

I’ve got the utmost respect for this guy and would love meet him one day

[@melvinawilson3482]

This guy knows his stuff! I second everything he says and I look and feel great now!!

[@MsPopCulturista]

I'm with you. I third everything that he says.

[@drn380]

He's right, I just started going back to the gym myself after taking about five years off. I used to do it for women now that I'm about to turn 40 I'm doing it for me.

[@lagstorm1]

Jimmy, you can say that again!

[@stevenhalliday7297]

*translation: I'm off to eat the rest of this corned beef sandwich and then I'm gonna sniff my moms underwear whilst jacking off into my sisters bra, after drinking 2 redbulls back to back.

[@stevenhalliday7297]

why thank you!!

[@9LIVES_DIY]

Good commentary on this topic, Elliott. I'm 38, and inspired by the wasting away I see all too often in my peers (oh, the magic of watching high school era friends age on Facebook...), I recently did an about-face in my own life to put more focus on improving my quality of life through improving my health and physical fitness (clearly, not an uncommon move). I am finding that at my age the muscle growth comes slower than it used to in my college days, but strength and size gains are hardly an impossibility. In my own mind, as I rebuild my body it certainly feels like I am getting a bit younger, and that is certainly a feeling worth the effort.

[@Atouk]

Elliott, you hit the nail on the head with the food list becoming smaller as a person grows older. I'm 52, and will be 53 next month, and was always an animal when it came to food, drinking, and living the young life. I love NY strip steaks, but I can only eat half of a steak a few times a month. My diet is mostly vegetables, chipotle black bean patties, and a slice of 9 grain bread in the morning. SLEEP has become vital. I cannot function without enough sleep. Bro, you are so complete. You've learned so much about yourself in your lifetime. You combine it all together, life, the mind, integrity, nutrition, family. *Peace*

[@suzannestearns6279]

Elliot, I am soon to be 66 years old. I took up bodybuilding on a serious level just two years ago. I have made some amazing gains, shape, and size. You are right about age, though. My joints just don't like such hardcore work. But I muscle through, and take painkillers when it gets too much at night. I am happy with my new appearance and feel, and for the time being, I will keep this up. It is very intoxicating to me to see a younger guy in the mirror....but I am not fooling myself. I am never going to look like an IFBB guy...but I will sure look better in my clothes and out of them, too!

[@MalestromsRepRescue]

Elliot, Thank you bro!!! I just turned 51, I became disabled at age 42 with crippling COPD and slowly after severe spinal issues. Your video is the first i've watched that actually gave me the hope i needed. I knew inside exactly what you were saying but had yet to hear any doctor convey. Lay back, take it easy, surgury down the line 4 vertebrae fusion BULLSHIT!! I was athletic all my life and could work any 5 guys under the table with heavy construction work doing drywall installation alone and finishing, hauling the boards, carrying 100 lb bags of concrete for 22 years. Then like a train wreck the COPD hit me, 23 trips to the er in 3 months, tested for every terrorist attack virulent around etc. It took me a long time to put together a team of doctors that now have my COPD manageable. I couldnt walk to the corner, now i can walk the dog!! But I need more, my diet is shit and my inner core is soft like a marshmallow. I just joined a gym on a holidat special, I want to stretch and do sit ups and the Military press for negative stress on my discs, I drink a lake of water everyday, im on a ton of pain meds for my back and i seriously believe the answer to my back troubles is to strengthen my core, abs and back muscles, I dont think ill be jogging 10 miles a day ever again, but id like to avoid surgery, sleep better and lift things without fear of shredding my spine. I can do all this at home with the exception of the bike and treadmill, i intend to do a limited amount of these as they have proven beneficial for back injuries. I have chosen a gym (a big one) because i need to get out and be around people, this will help me mentally. I was a hobbyist weight lifter and endurance was my goal, I could jog 10 miles then skateboard another 6 and did for years, ive spent my disabled years longing for that 'burn' i used to feel, your video has confirmed what i believed anyway, I can do all this low key, get back into shape, get back to a healthy weight, im 265 now and its not all neck chest and arms lol! I hope to reach 225 maybe 200 in 6 months. I want to thank you for your real, no sales pitch, straight from the heart with good knowledge sharing of how we age. I laughed at all the truths you shared as i reflected on what I feel day to day, I had the nickname 'Hulk' when i was younger,now its 'doughnut' lol! I subscribed to your vids and look forward to more encouragement as i stretch my way back into healthy form mentally and physically. God bless you Brother Michael

[@Stubba1961]

I'm 53 and man this is all true. I find I can still lift a very respectful amount of weight and workout intensity is pretty high. However post workout pain and recovery time is a lot higher. I've changed my diet considerably over the years and junk food and alcohol make me feel like I've been poisoned. Good advise here. Listen to it.

[@Paulkersey5921]

THANKS ELLIOT, I'm 43 and been lifting heavy for 15 plus years I know and follow most of this but I needed to hear it.i still wanna feel invincible from lifting heavy. Yoga and your sound advice here I grow.

[@dieselboy808]

I only watched a portion of this, I'm turning 47 this Dec and I'm stronger and lifting heavier than ever. Torn all the time to take it easy and go lighter, then I will see a 60 year old deadlift 4 plates and think 47 is not old. When I was 21 I thought 50 year olds belong on old age homes and should just give it up. Now that I'm nearly 50 and I hear younger guys say that, I look at them and think I can outdo you in anything and I look better than you! I've gotten as young as 30 when ppl guess my age. I will post a video of me benching 315 for 5, Ive gone to 8 before. I figure i will still train hard, about to get some Romaleo 2s for squats. Maybe when I turn 50 I will take up tennis and yoga. I was 140 ten years ago and 205 now.

[@justmeagain6135]

Brilliant life coaching Elliott. I'm lying here in London, 2am.can't remember my last alcohol /coke free day. Blaming the world for my disaster of a life. Time to man up and take responsibility. Cheers man and God bless ya

[@cruyeda]

The hardest thing to learn as you age is, you're not as strong as you use to be. I lifted the most at 50. Now, at 63, I can't lift the same weight. It took me a couple of years to accept the fact that I will never be the same.

[@jaaaan11]

..no man, not this same - but a lot better now than back then! keep it up!

[@stephenjones1046]

i was in terrible shape in my teens and twenties from 30-37 best shape of my life

[@ToxicGreen357]

I fucking love this guy. He's on point in every video he posts, no matter what the topic.

[@77dris]

35 - 40 isn't old at all. In fact I would say that's about the age of a man in his prime.

[@jimmywallhanger8402]

+77dris Not physical prime.

[@77dris]

Yes I agree. But it's not far off. I have seen many of the top bodybuilders in the 35 year range. They have better muscle than guys who are 20 for sure. I hit my peak shape at 35 for sure.

[@J19Pritch]

+77dris Maybe for bodybuilding....but for overall physical and athletic performance, absolutely not. Injuries went up and recovery ability went down in my early 30's. If I worked as hard and smart in my early 20's as I do now, holy crap, I'd have been an animal. lol

[@77dris]

Yeah I don't know because in my 20's I didn't eat enough (university made it tough). I made my best "hey is he on steroids" gains in my 30's. No injuries at all! Lucky for me.

[@cowlico]

+J19Pritch If I worked as hard and smart in my early 20's as I do now, holy crap, I'd have been an animal. Is a great statement however therein lays the answer for many people, fi you did very little when you were younger it will show as you grow older. On the flipside; if you were working hard like a beast in your youth, you would still be working fairly decent now, but a whole lot smarter.

[@patrickmoore6615]

I just turned 40 and have been working with my trainer for almost a year now. I'm in better shape than I was when I was 25, but with that said my trainer and I do have to take it slow with my body and as you stated we have to be sensitive to it and listen to when it complains. My joints, wrist, knees, ankles and lower back tend to protest the most when lifting heavier weights, but we go slow and deliberate. The results are and have been awesome.

[@hakangurleyen5171]

I am 48 and working out 5 days in a week.Age is not matter.if you want to working out, exercise etc just go for it.

[@raybell8050]

Preach Elliott!! Dang, I’m 53, just found your channel. This the best advice I’ve had all year! You are one very wise dude! I’m sure your dad is proud.

[@jasjas11]

bernard hopkins still world boxing champion aged 49!

[@tjt4892]

I am a 53 year old man and I have hit a rut in my working out and diet. Your words were very uplifting to me. You gave me a lot to think about. Particularly with respect to enjoying life more as I continue my workouts. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@fkeopfkeop]

Your not old when your 35.

[@smackaliciouz]

Testosterone levels will decline from that age, so muscle-building-wise you are.

[@StarduskLP]

smackaliciouz Testosterone levels decline already after 25. I am 36. 35+ is old, period, in a physiological sense.

[@fkeopfkeop]

According to Australian scientists the decrease in testosterone likely a result of deteriorating general health rather than age. They found no decline in healthy older men. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110607121129.htm

[@glovermoose]

you're*

[@cornstar1253]

Middle age

[@MBFModernHomesteading]

Maybe the best video I have watched from Strength Camp.

[@teagan684]

As a 47 year old, I love pushing myself at the gym.

[@fwybwed]

Im turning 47 this year :)

[@hoodlumpriest9257]

Thank you Elliot. As a 47 year old man that is constantly fighting the battle against the degradation of ageing, you hit the nail on the head. You are wise beyond your years my friend, I love your videos. Keep up the great work, I find a lot of inspiration in them.

[@GaryMcKinnonUFO]

First time i've seen one of your videos, good to see some intelligent and thoughtful advice, thanks.

[@shawnglemon]

Absolutely! Elliot, everything you talked about in this video is relevant to me. I'll be 50 in May 2016. I've been experiencing all those things... acid reflux and other physical signs of change conveying the message to me to change my diet, eat healthier and so on. Yes sir! Spot on here.

[@Bleastermode]

43, getting stronger the older I get. Why? Never cared before. I care now.

[@jasonsantolin3190]

Turning 41 next month, been working out and eating right, haven't drank alcohol in years. I feel better now than I did at 25. Good stuff in this video. I have found it kind of hard finding motivational videos for old guys.

[@enetasylum101]

Elliot you are a God send. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@Hch1970]

Great vid. I'm 43. I've been a rugby player and delved in martial arts since a young age. My days of rugby are coming to an end as my body is too broken to take any more damage but I've really taken to Kali and MMA training. Your vid has helped me gain perspective over what I can ask myself to do. Similarly, as you mentioned I would play a good standard of rugby but still party really hard! Thanks, now with your help I can accept that it's ok to concentrate on health and let the hedonistic part of me become a memory. Some really great advice to us older gents.

[@zombajn1]

just look how freaking awesome Scooby1961 looks at 53 years old!

[@Cadu12345]

41 yrs old here.... been training for 7yrs and I can vouch for every word Elliot said

[@HeathMartinVO]

i lost 70 lbs on p90x when i was 35 but i did it for purely aesthetic reasons nd the weight came back, now im 40 doing p90x and insanity hybrid and im still strong and athletic but the weight is not coming off in the same fashion.. 6'1 270 lbs down from 303 but in a major plateau not sure what else to do.

[@dancerjack1814]

Real RnB Diet is everything. If you're doing that much work and not losing weight, then you have to look at diet (presuming you have a normal metabolism). There's a macro/calorie tracking app that I find helpful: My Macros+. It's like a $4 app, I think. At any rate, if you are doing P90X and Insanity and not losing fat, then either your endocrine/metabolic system is off, or you are eating too many calories.

[@dancerjack1814]

How is your hydration, then? Water is essential to fat metabolism. Drinking a gallon of water per day will help boost your metabolism, and it will help even more if you squeeze two fresh lemons into the water each day.

[@wonderingwino]

Real RnB Dude if you're 270 at 6"1' it's not your age. Look at your diet and workout program.

[@icanfartloud]

Take what weight you know you are suppose to be, multiply by 10. Divide by six. That number should be how many calories to eat 6 times per day. Stay away from white rice and white pasta. You'll lose weight extremely fast when it kicks in and levels your insulin levels throughout the day. Gl

[@iantercero5380]

Real RnB No way you should be close to 270 at 6'1 unless you're Summoan. I recommend intermittent fasting and cleaning up your diet. If you're like me, and are a volume eater, you need to "feel full" before quitting the food train. Intermittent fasting (IF) does that. As far as strength, remember, it's all tied into recovery. Instead of working out 5-7 days a week, be a minimalist, lift 3 days a week, day off in between, take weekends off from weights and just do light cardio. It'll take longer to get to where you want, but not really, because you won't rebound and fall off the wagon. Good luck to you man.

[@SvenDellagnolo]

You are so spot on, at 38 form and function, flexibility and undoing days and days of travel, meetings and desk jockeying is so much more important than pushing more weight. This is one of the most succinct videos I have found representing my experience with getting up in age. Also You just don't care so much about impressing others or being "tough" it's all about quality of life.

[@DrReginaldFinleySr]

Agreed. I'm 42. I denied that I was getting older for a long time. However, I'm still faster, stronger, and have more endurance than 99% of the people I meet. However, this is America so I guess that's nothing to brag about. lol.

[@gunnuts82]

Are you hinting around that the malnourished hut dwellers in shithole Africa are better than Americans?

[@TheVeganDramaOfficial]

@@gunnuts82 hahaha. They lifting weights too. You ever seen those Nigerian weight lifting crews. And all they habe to eat is bananas and sweet potatoes!

[@1RungAtATime]

@@gunnuts82 Like those Kenyans that keep winning our marathons?

[@zizu1236]

@@gunnuts82 whats the point of calling his continent a shithole? just plain rude and immature.

[@Atitlesearcher]

I like what you got to say. 41yo here and I went from potential bodybuilder to do basically nothing for 20 years due to a life altering tragedy that left me with anxiety, depression, and ptsd. Thanks for the words of wisdom.

[@georgepantsios6409]

40 and feel 25. Train, eat, sleep.

[@thehomefront1905]

And shag

[@turo3066]

Brother Eliot. Been following you for a while. I am 48 yr. old that has learned a a lot from you. Keep up the inspirational work. We need more men like you in the world!

[@metal0n0v]

These young dudes think they're immortal. Listen to old fucks like us from time to time and you wont be so old like us.

[@mattyone78]

This video is spot on, not long turned 37 and only recently admitted to myself I had to change. Gout and joint troubles need to disappear, and I need to look after my body. Digging your vids mate, your matter of fact delivery is great.

[@TheCharacter97]

Best video ever i watch it like 4-5 times a week

[@saroth1978]

"Respect yourself and integrity is the word that you will carry with you as you move forth in age....done" Damn good advice!

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

I just turned 35 and It had no effect on me. Im in better shape than when I was 25. Age is relative. It matters to a degree, but not really that much. 35 was prime for Steve Reeves. I don't even consider it middle aged.

[@tuckerblair2735]

Come back and talk to me when you're 45....Elliot is the first guy I've seen on KZbin that really knows what he's talking about. All the young dumbasses talking shit about Elliot's ego and him talking too much don't have a clue. You don't learn a lot of what he's talking about and you're going to be a weak-ass fat guy riddled with injuries at 45 and beyond.

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

Jack Blair If you say so. We do lose muscle as we age, but not near as much as people would think. In fact with every 10 years after 30 we lose maybe 1-3 lbs. There is evidence of muscle memory. If you worked out before and get out of shape, it doesnt take long for the work outs to bring shape again. Mostly people settle down with jobs as they age and don't do the same activities as when they were younger and had more free time.

[@ey808]

Jack Blair I'm 51 years old and still trying to keep in shape. Gave up lifting heavy five years ago, and started doing more stretching and core training. I have to admit that I feel good. Diet is also so important as one ages. I can't eat fast food and expect not to feel crappy the next day. The body doesn't work like it use to. Anyway, I'm going to fight all the way to my grave.

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

eldon yuasa Diet is probably most important. I think ironically, people like myself who were way out of shape in their 20s, actually reverse that as we get older. Whereas people who seem to reach their peak early in life seem to have a lot more trouble as they get older.

[@MrWhite2277]

Meade Skelton

[@pkoch]

Very well spoken. You get more sure of your steps, and then you realize that was a trade-offs that's there out of necessity. Everyone crumbles to the lowest of their lack of self preservation.

[@jhoravi1]

I'll be 40 in few months and have been weight lifting for more than a year. I see gains and I'm very happy about how I look now. I feel much better and healthier than I was 20 years ago. For that I'm inspired to pursue my training and promise not to quit ever! While I thank dozens of youtube videos that give strength and inspiration to every man at my age, this one simply does the opposite! Elliott thinks that my age has nothing to prove anymore and even advice of playing Basketball or Tennis with old guys instead!?? WTF!! This is the most discouraging advice I've ever seen in youtube and I regret what brought me here. Lastly, this guy Elliott says he is 35 but he looks 45 honestly speaking.

[@breezy503]

Mid 50s, still hanging in there... getting weight back under control and started running and weight training.., being sensitive to your body's needs is key to enjoying life bro. Thanks for the deep thoughts and advice in maintaining 'balance'. Peace. Kawi.

[@masterod1]

Dude so glad I found this.. love it..

[@scotservs]

you are wise beyond your years Mr Hulse. thank you for teaching this old man a few things today God bless you sir.i'm 56 and have trained and worked out for years , not as consistantly as i should have but enough to understand you . thank you sir

[@sunilmishra100]

an 47 and doing lots of walking and little bit of weight I can lift more but focusing on maintaning right weight ..and to have a slim body..adequate muscles shows atomatically..

[@TheCaptain773]

You look fat in your photo

[@Eliasysidroramirezjr]

+Gluten Free Dessert way to be a dick man 😂

[@lagstorm1]

Gluten wtf! lmfao

[@TheCaptain773]

***** dude, get a life!

[@FrankiesMarket]

Gluten Free Dessert - How about sharing your pic with us and show off how great your physique is. Until then, do us a favor and shut your crack.

[@davidrose2380]

Know what you're saying Eliot. Right on!! I'm 64, and done yoga for most of my life. A year ago, I started getting into weights and it's been great. But there's been a few mistakes, and I'm still learning. Paying more attention to the body now, and I won't quit. Life is too good to let aging pt you on the couch! Thanks for the pep talk, and all the responses are interesting too.

[@kmaildavid]

***** I find both are good. The weights have overall strengthened the muscles, burned fat off, and strengthened by bones. I had borderline weak bones for years, but now the bones are normal. I keep doing yoga too because it keeps the joints flexible and helps me relax. And yeah, the body is better!!

[@VenturiLife]

Great advice, and quite true. You must maintain your body much more when you are older, just like an older car. Old injuries WILL come back to haunt you, so you have to strengthen, support and work around those accordingly. Get 7.5 - 8 hours of sleep a night, keep hydrated / drink tea etc. Watch your diet, take the right supplements / vitamins etc. and keep active. Apparently, people who live the longest are endurance athletes, like marathon runners etc. as their hearts are so strong. Some of the strongest people I've met are in the 40-50 age range, some have been strong athletes / farmers etc. and now generally take good care of their diet/body. When you watch a 50+ year old, bang out 50 push-ups like it's nothing, you begin to understand... (One plays ping-pong!) Take flax-seed oil / Omega-3 supplements and Astragalus (Milk Vetch root extract) (TA-65 if you can afford it). Do not drink alcohol, don't smoke, stay away from sugar, salt is ok in moderation, but drink water. This way you can live longer, do more stuff, and have a better quality of life into your later years.

[@VenturiLife]

***** Thanks. That's interesting. Fasting may boost longevity, as it is probably how our bodies used to operate, but also a low-calorie diet can achieve a similar thing, a low sugar / relatively low high-GI carbs and low sodium diet. Longevity is also linked to telomeres in our chromosomes, certain people with certain genetics have exceptionally long telomere sequences. There are substances like Astragalus / TA-65 etc. molecules that can apparently act as molecular factories, and add telomeres, and avoid cell-death, and slow the aging process. It's estimated you could increase your lifespan 20-30%. Floyd Maywather Jr. is 37 btw.

[@tapemaster8252]

I'm about to turn 51and was diagnosed prediabetic, I'm gonna have fit exercise back into my life, it's gonna be hard being that I'm a trucker, but an absolute must, thx for the inspiration ✌️🏾

[@steelermia]

what if you're in your late 30s and don't have a family yet ? .. this video has a good message for those who've 'slayed their dragons' and have a family .. makes sense that you reach a point where you don't need to be proving anything to anyone .. especially if you have a family(wife kids) .. their your priority now .. but this video is also kind of depressing .. for those older guys who haven't really established that 'foundation' .. or have a family .. and your mind is still thinking of 'slaying dragons' and 'proving yourself' etc .. it starts getting kinda pathetic to have that mentality it seems after a certain age

[@1407hubb]

Yo brother. I'm 38 and have no kids or even a girlfriend for that matter. It's seriously OK. There's really nothing wrong. Hit the gym and or yoga with mandatory meditation daily in the new year and you will be fine. Gym will satisfy your confidence while the yoga and MANDATORY meditation will solidify your confidence and overall vitality. Everything we want resides within us and every perceived road block is put there for our growth. There are plenty of girls I know I can date and make a family with. I suspect there are plenty for you as well.

[@richardshick3597]

im 45 and dont have any kids or married.....i also only workout for myself its like a meditation or zen thing im not still trying to lift as much weight as i did at 30 and i dont even lift at a gym in front of people. but am i supposed to explain to people why i didnt want to get married in my 20s and why past relationships didnt work out? trying to justify why im not one of the married fold ?. .....most people think im in my early 30s and i definitely attribute that to NOT being married to a nagging wife and dealing with a gaggle of kids and in most cases dealing with a nasty divorce that comes later......lastly who wants to just keel over say fuck it and grow a huge belly and double chin because you're 40 ? ask most 80 yos if they would want to be 40 again and do things differntly see what answers you get.

[@christopherwood2290]

This is what I found. I am 54. Have been training seriously since 1978. I could get in tremendous shape till I got to be 40. Then I noticed that I just could not gain the size and strength that I could always gain if I started eating more and lifting heavier. I no longer feel as extreme a pump either. That being said I still can get in damn good shape at 54. But my peak is long behind me.

[@mallick26]

richard shick Haha I feel the same way, I look 10 years younger than i am and i attribute it to no stress with wife and kids.

[@TT_1221]

I relate to what you say too. I'm 41 and have been living in Spain for the past 6 years, new country, job, learning a new language, new environment etc. I love it but worry about this "if you haven't got your dragons slayed by now" issue. I hope to have a wife and maybe a kid someday but stress that it might have passed me by and that's a depressing thought. I couldn't imagine myself doing Yoga! but from what I researched, I think I need it. I exercise, cycle, run, walk a lot) but I need to be more careful about what I eat. I also smoke (I know!) and drink beer (weekends) but I'm so far in pretty good shape. (6ft,1 / 175lbs) Recently though, signs are beginning to show . . .

[@jeffburgmeier5387]

49 and this video really hit home. After several years of laziness, I have, for the past year, begun to get my body in order. It can happen, if you work at it, but you don't bounce back like you used to. It takes longer. And that's a fact of life I have to deal with now. Going to be facing a surgery soon that will leave me unable to walk for 2 months, due to an injury that happened long ago, that I just ignored. I will have to move around only with my upper body, so the workouts have begun. To all you young, invincible folks, lingering injuries only get worse the longer you wait and the older you get. Deal with it while you are young and can bounce back quickly.

[@alanfreeman7374]

2:33 Cheese burgers in gravy, man that sounds artery clogging GOOD..=-)

[@heineken6120]

+Alan Freeman but at the hospital wont be that funny huh??

[@alanfreeman7374]

Lol.. Hmm. Very true.

[@michaelcarey9359]

Funny thing is, dehydrated whey and other animal-based proteins have much more oxidized cholesterol than any cheeseburger has, yet the kids at the gym inhale the crap as if it was candy.

[@kendrarodriguez6846]

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[@cowlico]

Cheese burgers in gravy damn!!!

[@AndreSmith]

Excellent advice dude, just turning 52 myself you grow into an appreciation of the mind, body spirit unity within ones self, everything else is secondary, because if you're not the best person within yourself you're sure as hell aren't going to be that for anyone else, including the ones you care about and love.

[@tbnterprises]

Shit, wait until you hit about 42 or 43 - that's when you really start taking longer to recover. I had to rethink my game plan once I hit 45. I will tell you one thing that helped - EGGS! I started eating shitloads of eggs, man - like at least a dozen eggs a day, and my Testosterone levels are as high as they were when I was in my early 20's. You just have to rethink what you are eating as you get older. Great video Elliot.

[@barrythacker7281]

+ineedarealjob A coast to coast doctor mentioned egg yolks have stem cell and is very good for you,they also raise testosterome most lifters eat only egg whites, eggs are healthy good tip

[@MikeDunn]

+ineedarealjob Man, how do you eat that many without getting sick of them?

[@barrythacker7281]

MikeDunn add meat and cheese

[@heavenlyboy34]

+MikeDunn There are many, many ways to prepare eggs! :D

[@lrdstrahd1]

Love your vids. This one made a lot of sense to me. I'm 44 and way out of shape. Just started back at the gym and started walking every evening. I'm sore as heck the next day after a work out and that soreness lasts for 4 days... Your absolutely right about paying more attention to detail and starting off slow and on core principles.... My trainer is pushing me way too hard to get these fictitious results in 12 weeks...He's gonna get me injured more than get me results. I fired my trainer and started doing my own research and feel better after my work outs now. Your advice is awesome! Keep up your great work!

[@FreeSudani]

im 36 and i cant relate to many of the things that elliot is saying ... i dont feel that i have to do yoga and stretches...the only aging effect i feel is i tend to gain weight more easier... other than that i feel the same i use to when i was 25 ....its probably coz of the lifestyle ... i rarely drink or smoke (i hate drinking) .. or its just purely genetic .

[@nickybhai]

Whats your race? doesn't it play a part in this?

[@FreeSudani]

***** im black ... not sure if it does

[@robertshepherd9635]

Probably both

[@BigBadassR]

Seems to me blacks have a better attitude about getting older. I hear older blacks complain about how the younger people act, but I never hear them say "I'm too old for this shit"...as far as athletic or social things go.

[@Ze_Ninguem]

Shut up boy. I guess you are too young to know who is Danny Glover.

[@murahachibu]

Thanks for this. It reinforced a lot of things for me. I'm 40 and have been out of shape for the better part of the last decade. My cholesterol, triglycerides, liver numbers and BP were all out of whack and my doctor said I was probably going to have to go on meds. I decided to make a big change. I'm 6ft and dropped from 195lbs to 176lbs in the last couple of months. I aiming to drop to around 170lbs and focus on bodyweight exercises to get lean. Right now, I'm mainly walking and jumping rope. I was happy to hear you mention the importance of stretching. During the last couple of months I've been working with a stretching trainer because I was super inflexible. I have another month or so to go with the trainer and then I'm going to switch over to yoga like you mentioned. I have a fucked up posture that I am hoping the yoga will help with. Everything starts going at around 40, particularly if you aren't mindful of your health. The good news is that after dropping all of that weight my blood work is perfect, and no need for meds. Goal number one accomplished, but now I'm going to sort out the rest of these problems and build that foundation for the coming decades. I really appreciate your words of wisdom. Like you said, nothing to prove to anyone but yourself at this age. Peace.

[@DogRing]

I DON'T WANT TO TAKE THE BLUE PILL!!! (But I will if I have to)

[@totallyfrozen]

Elliot, you are exactly right! VERY good insight. Most people don't discuss the issue as an increase in body sensitivity but that's exactly what happens as we get older. Studying yoga for 2 semesters in college GREATLY increased by body sensitivity. It's not a bad thing---it's a good thing. It's good to be able to hear your body talking to you. Good video, dude!

[@TheGameableTV]

Elliot (aka, Moses)... SHAVE!

[@JustCauseVids]

no

[@markdayoc3907]

51 and still working out. You must change eating habits as you get older period! But keep on keeping on! I do what my body allows me to. I'm less prone to get injured as long as I work out. Now as someone mentioned, Life is good. Enjoying life with my wife of 33 yrs at 51!

[@fuze59]

Getting old fucking sucks.

[@stillnessinmovement]

it's not old age, fuze59, it's lack of function. my teacher is in his 70's and quite frankly, he can eat more than me, he is much stronger than me, can fight better than me, and I am suspicious he can fuck better as well. im looking forward to another 25 years at least of getting better, based on his example, and the example of others. this vid is elliot pointing out some of the first steps to keeping yourself growing throughout your whole life...rock on

[@ronj9448]

35 as old? I'm 20 years older and it only gets tougher. My bit of advice is add some yoga / pilates. I take tennis classes and my coach back in 2009 thought yoga would help me turn back the clock. I thought "Me yoga?" But it was some of the best advice ever at keeping my body's foundation strong for anything else. Pilates is more strength and less "mystical" but give them a few sessions for results to sink in.

[@Advection357]

Alcohol will age you fast... that's why I never drink... except a glass of wine on holidays.. if that. I've gotten drunk maybe twice in my entire 30+ years here on earth. And it paid off because I don't look or feel old. I've also kept a somewhat above average active lifestyle... cycling... and I don't indulge on junkfood or sugar (Don't exactly eat super healthy either though :P ) I don't tan and avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight because that will age your skin fast.

[@paulwilliamson1279]

get a life man

[@paulrbrtsn07]

Paul Williamson lmao

[@Advection357]

sir swag walrus But I'm a good looking "pussy" not a prematurely aged one ;)

[@protoeuropeanhistorian7369]

Advection357 nom nom nom i like pussy

[@protoeuropeanhistorian7369]

Advection357 theres something about you...

[@ps90tacguy]

im 46 and i have changed to a plant based diet and the change is awsome. my diet has increased my workouts and i have found stretching daily has improved my life along with workout and stop being lethargic. get out and enjoy the day, every day.

[@albertalawyer]

You just have to train your body to eat junk again. I'm 38 and I pig out lolz.

[@GoFuckYourself123345]

you are not 38... 38yolds don't say "lolz"... but if you are... you should feel great shame do you like rainbows and unicorns?

[@craw405]

This video resonates with me. I am 41 and have figured all this information out already. But I have to say, after figuring my mindset, training and nutrition out, I feel stronger and better than I ever have. I'm at the top of my game son!

[@virgilcaine3291]

35!? Is that milk on your chin? 35 to 40 is prime time.

[@stygianapothegm1]

I would think late teens/early 20s is prime physical condition.

[@lagstorm1]

Whoever said that was 22 years old.

[@geomancer6266]

I would say 20-30 for most people, it'll vary from person to person. It's really easy for some to get fat after 30 but at the same time I think some men don't grow very muscular until nearly that age.

[@geomancer6266]

I would say 20-30 for most people, it'll vary from person to person. It's really easy for some to get fat after 30 but at the same time I think some men don't grow very muscular until nearly that age.

[@michaelcarey9359]

Early 20s your brain isn't even fully developed, let alone the rest of your beautiful corpse.

[@TheAcarch2]

Most accurate and honest video about getting older. I,m 44 and I have a very physical job. I can vouch for everything Elliot has said.

[@jeffkennett3492]

I just turned 40 and have always trained on and off. I was also in the army from 20-26 years old. I recently got back in the gym 2 months ago after taking 2 years off due to a shoulder injury. I am currently in the best shape of my life at 40 years old. I'm stronger than I have ever been and feel the same if not better than I did 20 years ago if not better. It's all mentality and the individual. I never had a six pack in my 20's, 30's, or teens. I now have six pack abs and the best muscle definition of my life. It's only a number guys, I can hang with any 25 year old, in fact my gym buddy is around that age and he gets tired before I do. It does take a lot more work and focus to keep up at my age and it is difficult to gain mass but I am shredded and look better than most guys half my age.