YOU Can be an Athlete of Aging! (Yes, You Can.)

[@dannylopez7905]

I just found this channel!! I am so ecstatic. I am 59 and been an athlete for many years. Since Covid. I just about stopped training. Have a bad back but am recovered now and slowly getting back in training. Mostly running and basic simple work outs. But this video is so inspirational. I don't have weights but am willing to invest or join a gym very close to my home so I can keep training for health benefits. Hey Dr. You are a gift to use aging athletes. Thank you so much sir. I subscribed and will share your channel with many of my aging athletes. This is a gold mine.

[@mdrouin6306]

Mike from Elk Grove CA Crunch Fitness. I'm a Navy veteran, former bodybuilder, current World 🌎 Record Holder in 2 lifts, physically challenged with full spinal hardware from Cervical, Thoracic T4-T12, Lumbar and Full Right Hip replacement, amongst Severe Osteoarthritis, heart condition and brain tumor. PLEASE listen 🙏 to the man, I enjoyed watching his video, patient, understanding, excellent instructions and not pushy. You can workout, see your doctor first get a professional opinion about your medical conditions and recommendations by your physician before starting any physical activity.

[@leondyson3682]

I was born in 1961. I compete in international level, long distance stand up paddle board ocean events and get on the podium. On my 60th birthday, I got 2nd place in my event, a 12km ocean race, the biggest paddle event in the Southern Hemisphere, part of the World Series. I am ranked 943 in the world. I got a 4th and 5th, in track and field, in the worlds largest biennial masters games. I stopped smoking cigarettes, weed bongs and alcohol. At age 55 I joined a gym, bought a paddle board and make sure I have sufficient micro nutrients. I work 60+ and train -3 hours a week. I intend to retire at age 67 and put an effort into improving my world ranking.

[@colinardron198]

I started powerlifting at the age of 70 and took part in several competitions culminating in the ABPU* world championships in Birmingham England 2018. I became a world champion! Why? Because I was the only competitor in the 70-75 yr category! Where are you all? I'm nothing special. I just took up the powerlifting challenge at an age when most people are eating/drinking themselves to death. Now here's the thing. Strength training doesn't make you immune to the onslaughts of life eg last year I had my appenidix out literally on the verge of perforation followed by another operation 6 months later to have a cancerous nodule removed from my right lung. So what I hear you say, that's just the kind of thing that happens. But let me tell you this. All the doctors and consultants were unanimous in their assessments - this guy is so fit for his age that it multiplied his chances of a good recovery a 100 fold. And now it's a year later. I still run; I still lift weights; and I drink too much! Hey who said everything was perfect. Just keep on keeping on and never give up. * ABPU = Amateur British Powerlifting Union.

[@mooncat.787]

Colin, are you still lifting ? I'm from Manchester England. If so how many times a week do you train and what does your training program look like ?

[@georgewilkie3580]

Doctor, My sincere THANK YOU for organizing Greysteel, and the outstanding philosophy that accompanies it. I'm a 79 year old Martial Arts Instructor(Japanese Shotokan Karate). I have taught Traditional Shotokan Karate for 55 years, and hold an 8th Degree (Hachidan) Black Belt. I have also weight trained my entire adult life, and this type of training has kept my strength levels amazingly high at my advanced age. At this time I teach a special Instructors Course. I teach other Black Belt Instructors (Sensei) how to teach in a more concise and ledgeable manner. Some Instructors have difficulty in teaching some of the more advanced Biomechanics, Timing, Weight Distrbution, KATA analysis, and Philosophy of Karate and Budo (Martial Arts), in general. These Sensei are outstanding in there knowledge and performance, however they have problems when transferring their knowledge to others. Again, my heartfelt THANK YOU for presenting we older adults with your impressive Training System of "Greysteel"

[@GreySteel]

Thank you! You may be interested to know that we've just started a Martial Arts program for seniors, GreyKata, which teaches the Shotokan kata (as appropriated by Tang Soo Do). We're excited about it!

[@frankwilliams-qi6nj]

Your channel is exceptional. I’m 59, have been lifting for 40 years and maintain a regular gym schedule. These clips provide ongoing motivation, keeping me focused and engaged. Thanks so much!

[@7mugwumps]

I'm 70 now. I started training with a trainer at 68. I could barely walk 10 min without feeling weak. I was 222 lbs at 5'2"! In a year and a half, I lost 42 lbs, can walk 5 km quickly, and can deadlift 175 lbs. I'm working on bench press and squat too. This really saved my life. There is nothing scarier than losing the use of your body. It's a lot of work, but when you start seeing the results, it pushes you to keep going. I was never an athlete, failed gym in high school 😆. So this is possible! When working with an older body, you have to be more patient. You're not the same as a 25 year old! 😆 The body responds a bit slower, as far as building muscle. But don't ever give up!

[@UTP504]

Amazing, congrats on your progress, you’re doing great, keep it up.👍🏾🦾

[@PureNRG2]

68 years old here. Returning to triathlon after a 20 year hiatus and a hip replacement. I’m currently running 6 miles, cycling 25 and swimming a mile. Your age is a number, not a limit.

[@fanch75]

One of the most inspiring videos I've ever seen. Everyone with aging parents should show this to their aging parents.

[@GreySteel]

Thanks, fanch. That's why I made it!

[@davidpenfold]

Indeed. I've just sent this to a couple of older relatives with joint replacements. Keep up the good work Sully 👏👏👏

[@Bonbon53539]

So inspiring!!

[@artisaprimus6306]

Dr. I'm sixty seven years old and I've been training for most of my adult life. I currently weight train three times a week. The past two years I've been able to commit to training after retiring. I totally addicted to training. I rarely miss and feel guilt when I do . People guess my age as fifty. My past two yearly physicals were the best of my adult life. My chest is forty six, waist is thirty four. Training is hard at times, but it needs to be. I can't imagine not weight training.

[@GreySteel]

Excellent. Thank you so much for sharing. Keep training, and keep loving life!

[@timmulder9112]

Since I retired at 62 after being a truck driver for 32 years, I have become very interested in taking health matters into my own hands. I'm now 646 and for the past 24 months I have been exercising every day since. I didn't start out where I am now. I had to gradually work my way up the ladder. I started out gradually by doing the very thing that I love the most and that is rollerblading and ice skating. Then I got back into calisthenics push-ups and Pull-Ups. And after the first six months I started to add high intensity interval training. After I began to start being more confident I started playing floor hockey every Saturday morning. Now I'm into lightweight training 5 to 15 lb weights and doing some resistance training as well. I have lost 30 lb from 198 lb to 168 lb. I have to say that I look bette,r feel better and think better. I just started to play ice hockey again.. I have to say like yourself I feel the best I think I felt in 40 years. I recently went to my cardiologist and he told me to just keep on doing whatever it is I'm doing. Went to the urologist and he told me by PSA was a little bit elevated but not to worry just to monitor it. I don't have any issues getting up at night so I'm not worried. Thanks for all the inspiration out there. I really appreciate the comments and it just keeps me motivated. By the way my relationship with my wife has much improved. She looks at me like I'm young again only in a different way. I think she's proud of my accomplishments!

[@artisaprimus6306]

@@timmulder9112 good for you, bro. We only have one life to live. After a lifetime of working, it's time to enjoy ourselves. Sounds like you have extended your life and your quality of life as well.

[@bbsal4031]

Reading about someone like you, motivates me to stick with it. I'm 53 and weight train. It has helped out tremendously with my back pain from sitting at my job all day.

[@artisaprimus6306]

@@bbsal4031 Good for you. Weight training and fitness is the foundation of youth. We spend most of our lives providing for family. This is all for yourself and your well being.

[@rickdalbey6009]

Sully, I am 72 and have been lifting for 7 years. Recently when I answered a quiz online about how much you bench and your age, I answered that my PR on Bench is 2 reps at 285. I am trying to work towards 315. The others on line accused me of lying, saying it was impossible. Actually I never think about my age. I just bench and spot my gym friends who may be 18 to 60. I just suddenly felt old. I would really like to hit my goal. I didn't mention it but my one rep max is actually 295. Why is that so hard to believe. I am having so much fun. Dead lifted today at 315.

[@randygravel2057]

Walking around I see 20 year olds that need this

[@LadyGreyAgeingDisGracefully]

I’m in my mid forties. I’ve suffered two major injuries in two years (4x bulging lumbar discs and complete ruptured Achilles). I appreciate your enthusiasm for older people gaining physical strength regardless of the diagnosis given them. All it takes is someone to be encouraging instead of defeating and you can change your mindset about what you can achieve. I’ve had doctors/surgeons tell me I’d never work again, pain and discomfort will be with me forever, I’ll have to be careful about my activities. It was depressing to hear these things from the professionals supposed to help me regain health. I basically ignored them and did my own rehab program on top of the recommended physio. I modified all my exercises to be sitting or laying down on the floor while supporting my back and my ankle. I’m getting stronger everyday and am getting addicted to working out. I am working again. I will thru hike again. All those professionals who put limitations on my future can eat their words. Thanks again for your encouragement.

[@bbsal4031]

You keep on weight training, everything is possible! Forget what the doctors tell you, you can do this...

[@saltrock9642]

I’ve wasted tons of time following a so called “trainer” with his 3 sets of 10 program and 30 min on a bike. It wasn’t until I started powerlifting that I saw major changes in my body, my strength and my mind. I can’t believe that my 55 year old self is growing muscle plus testosterone is through the roof. This video has really inspired me even more, that lady powerlifter is amazing.

[@dougcalv]

Thanks, I am a 62 year old athlete!

[@erichgallardo9772]

i was converted by the explanation of Dr. Sullivan, i will now start with being an Athlete of Aging. I am 64 years old, have Diabetes and i am from the Philippines. Thank you Dr. Sullivan. God bless you for sharing your talents with us .

[@mohammadbagheri701]

Thank You so much for encouraging seniors with difficulties to help themselves to get better health conditions. I am about 75 years old and find your videoed so helpful to me as in fact I had a low Back operation six years ago. After an almost for months of home training I feel much stronger and healthier to lift heavier objects with more stability in walking and standing. Thanks again so much for guiding the most vulnerable group of people , the seniors to get more confidence and stability in their daily lives. You are a caring person. You are fantastic. God bless you!👍👍👍❤

[@fastbusiness]

Very inspirational, very true. I'm 61 and I'm encouraging anyone reading this to do what this man says. He knows his stuff. It works.

[@doctt6639]

I’m speechless……this was so good! Thank You

[@beskeptic]

Dr Sully! My savior! This came at the right moment to help my grandma. I cannot thank you enough!

[@martystrasinger3801]

There is so much beauty in this. I am actually crying.

[@garyrintelmann1183]

Me too. Awesome video! Sully is the best.

[@SolRC]

I was diagnosed with asthma at 11 months old, been an athlete with an inhaler my entire 47 years on the planet. I started strength training 8 months ago and learned breeching and bracing techniques. Now at 48 my Asthma has never been better. The lung capacity i achieved from learning 90 90 90 breathing and squatting are truly life changing.

[@bbszabi]

I loved your book, I actually read it twice. It's one of the best resources for common people about training physiology, metabolsim, the phenomenon of aging and how to slow down that process. It's not just a book for 'old people', it's a good read for the young as well. Using the Starting Strength books, your book and several other books about various training systems (Juggenauth, 3/2/1, etc), I managed to become now, at age 49, way stronger than I was in my 20s and 30s, when I was doing 'bodybuilding'. The heavy weights of those days are not even serious warmup weights now :)) So yes, we can!

[@GreySteel]

Thanks, Szabolcs! Glad you came our way.

[@garyrintelmann1183]

Yes, one of the best books I have ever read!

[@Dflat-ix9df]

im 55 been doing for couple years and still ask myself "can i do that" ... but i keep doing it

[@MichaelCarter]

I had my wife watch this. She is doing rehab for broken bones....

[@GreySteel]

We'll be thinking of her. May she kick butt!

[@MichaelCarter]

She is still doing therapy and 3 hours in a gym. Gym daily. Elliptical. Some day maybe 4 basic barbell exercises... But she still exercises.

[@ccmccmCCM1]

This is one of, if not the most, motivational videos I have ever seen. Thank you for doing this and posting the video.

[@danlauffer8540]

Excellent. Ann really has become very strong. Chris and I enjoy the journey with you. I hope many more people will join us.

[@candywilson]

So awesome!!!!

[@gregorymccoy6797]

Great respect for your featured student. I fervently hope there are people out there who will heed the call and change themselves for the better.

[@BrianJohnson-nt2mo]

Jonathan, thanks for putting together these videos. I am 72 and live in the sticks of Mississippi too far from a good gym so I am training on my own. I have purchased 'The Barbell Prescription " and"Starting Strength " and I am reading them now. Long story, but basically I had dropped from 237# to 185# by cutting the carbs and doing intermittent fasting. When I saw the then 75 year old fire chief fighting a fire alone I realized that weekday day time he was the fire department so I started helping (then 68) and soon found out how weak I was. I started with a set of barbells my farther gave me in 7th grade (Sears Roebuck) and bought a basic bench. I am still not trying to push the limits since I train alone and I am about 35 miles from a good ER. Thanks again for your useful videos and book.

[@BULLHOGBEATS]

the inspiration of this channel is up and beyond. a work of art and a true motivation to keep going !

[@alicebennett3156]

Just bought your book on Kindle because of this video. My husband is 60 and I'm 41. I'm so glad to thankful to have found you! It's so hard to find someone knowledgeable for those of us over 40 and who doesn't shy away from chronic health problems which both of us have.

[@scottcharlton129]

Your best clip yet. Well done

[@SunilSharma-re1hq]

You are doing something special 🙏 with patience and understanding 🙏

[@richardcaro3368]

Great video

[@GreySteel]

Thanks for watching!

[@karlschudt3595]

awesome work as usual.

[@QUENTINHARDAGE]

Thanks for what you do for us Masters on strength and Conditioning!

[@stevelamar8303]

Great video! The book and your mission gets my highest endorsement Thanks so much

[@lisaruff3317]

Strength training 4 x week after cancer & lovin' It! Loving the changes.

[@glenmacdonald3477]

Dr Sully! I love your message, client outcomes and productions. Simultaneously inspiring and a great tangible benefit.

[@jeffreybabino8161]

That's awesome great job

[@candyc.3163]

Thank you so much for this! I really need it!

[@ddub6135]

Very inspiring. I love to see people get stronger. To do things they didn't think they could do physically... Awesome video ..

[@herculesrockefeller8969]

"I can rescue a Snickers bar off the floor..." 🤣 Those who put you or coach Rippetoe down just don't wanna know, do they? Keep up the good work!

[@GreySteel]

Thanks, Herc!

[@lunazamoraart]

I’m glad I found you. I’m in this journey! I did planks yesterday, today I know where my stomach muscles are!!!

[@saleemahmed-de5qy]

Love you boss I am 66 years and do 5 days gym a week. 😊

[@oldmanstillcan]

Great channel, Ive been a casual lifter for years and this is fabulous. Would be awesome if someone like Mark Bell Power Project got you on their podcast.

[@evansowino5672]

God bless Sully

[@Cannulae]

Hmmm, I wonder if i get my wife to start watching your channel she'll let me get a power rack? Worth a try. BTW wonderful content and very inspiring. Thank you from an over 50 cyclist and EMT.

[@apositiveattitude]

Great video, Sully.

[@genegodbold830]

Thank you for doing these. I've been lifting for 35 years and got your book for my wife. She is not a big woman but she is deadlifting 155 for (three) sets of 5 and recently singled with 175. I've learned a lot as well. Just canceling out the fitness "noise" is a full-time job. Also, is it my imagination or do I recognize certain phrases from the KJV in your scripts?

[@JosephXFS]

Beautiful work

[@3Pillers]

👍 fit for the life you live - GB

[@robertchantry1981]

Very well articulated

[@Doogsa-dl8sc]

Wonderful.

[@vijayhayaran3044]

Great 👍

[@warrioroflight3489]

I turn 32 is there any hope for me

[@BTScriviner]

Great video. Just the motivation I need.👍

[@Islandstrength1955]

Darn right. Thanks

[@randygravel2057]

Step 10: Pick up this barbell painted like a snickers bar.

[@GreySteel]

perfect. A loaded movement pattern.😀

[@thadzy911]

Sadly, 99% of doctors will advise their elderly patients to “slow down”, take it easy, you are too old for that and you will get hurt”. Can you imagine the response if a 60+ yo tells theur doctor they are going to start squatting, deadlifting and pressing overhead?

[@brunomech1]

Attitudes are changing, I’m glad to say. I’m 60, just over six months into recovering from multiple fractures and my physiotherapist says ‘You’re doing deadlifts at the gym? Now do squats and lunges’ :-) Overhead stuff is out, sadly. For now, at least.

[@dmansfieldlife]

I recently had to change doctors after 35 years with the same one. I will be 67 in 2 months. He told me about 3 years ago after having a AAA screening ct scan that I had a slight enlargement at 4cm and that it was nothing to worry about. I completely forgot about it. About 2 years ago I became enthusiastic about lifting weights at the gym. I have been enjoying it immensely showing off in front of these weakling millennials, what old man, strength is all about! I have worked up to 70lb dumbbells on an incline bench. Well that was before I visited my new doctor and had a new AAA scan. My new doctor is much more concerned about my aorta measurement which is still 4cm after 2 years of heavy weightlifting. So now I am concerned and confused about what I can or cannot do. This is really depressing to me because I love lifting weights, cycling, and skiing and really any other athletic activity. Are there other reasons a person might have a larger aorta? Are there breathing methods that I should use to avoid having my blood pressure spike that would allow me to keep training?

[@reginaldanglin4264]

😅😅 at first it was like one of these oldies videos for old people. Man was I wrong😮😅😅😅 you hit home in all areas. From the 5 deadly sin to the very core of powerlifting really. I use to do powerlifting at 180.1 to 196 lbs. Yr 2000 vikings open Dennis Brady USA Powerlifting. Anyway. Having mobility issue , stop training in jiu-jitsu and weight lifting. And I realize not long ago and true today I just might have Sarcopina. I'm weak a bit. Definitely some muscle lost. 59yrs old. I play on xbox😅. Love your videos for 50+ I'm all in Doc!!! Please help. To bad your not in Chicago.

[@DS-vu5yo]

Sully, have you met Cynthia Thurlow? I have this feeling the two of you would have very interesting conversations. Maybe could make a good podcast.

[@jtoycen]

Thanks!

[@joem9806]

I'm 82, and about to buy a Marcy 150-lb Multifunctional Home Gym Station for Total Body Training . Can I use this equipment instead of bar bells. I'm very limited for space. Can't go to the gym because of transportation problems.

[@wandaweber3123]

Can I do this at home. Do I need to have a trainer. Would my 15 year grandson help I’m 75;yrs old grandmother. My son has bar bells & bench in his garage. Would this be safe I’ll get your book I’d rather see this on video. Ready appreciate all this information thanks

[@Motortainment]

Quick question: Can machine weights be used as well? I have a difficult time accessing freeweights but my gym has plenty of weight machines.

[@radicalcartoons2766]

I'm 63 and can't do most of the weight exercises I see on KZbin videos because of arm/shoulder disability. So like you, I'm going back to my gym for 6 months to use machines to strengthen legs, back, core. Then I will look for a gym with personal trainers with a safety-bar set up.

[@masterspin7796]

I train Table Tennis 6 days a week it's hard to do everything hurts @63...I use the message gun for over one hour every night or I can only train 3 times a week or not at all...I do not take any pain meds just supplements current weight is between 135-140lbs. walking weight is 150-160lbs. Im still very quick...

[@shantanusapru]

Yes, we can! Yes, we can! Great content! Great humour!

[@denisbeaulieu5600]

Nice

[@sidritqafzezi3958]

Why I like barbells instead of dumbbells

[@Abraham_Kist-Okazaki]

0:40 I am not exactly sure what you mean when you say, "this training is simple in principle, difficult in execution." I really the Barbell Prescription really taught the lifts in a way that was pretty easy to learn and gave programming that is easy to follow. Later on in this video, you put up a picture of Jeff Cavalier. Years ago, I made the mistake of trying to learn from his online content -- he really knows how to complicate a lift with the activation of various muscles and the attention to symmetry and all sorts of nonsense.

[@GreySteel]

"Simple in principle" means that it's just not that complicated: Lift heavy things. Recover. Lift heavier things. "Difficult in execution" means that heavy things are heavy and hard to lift. Heavier things are heavier, and harder to lift. It's a SIMPLE approach, but HARD work. That's all I meant.

[@randyhendrickson4021]

Any plans to release The Barbell Prescription on Audio?

[@bevanmottram20]

I love this … ❤

[@OldManDave1960]

Jeff Cavaliere is NOT a fad, trend or scam. He's a physical therapist with a Masters, decades of experience and backs up everything he says with science.

[@GreySteel]

Sorry, I have no use for Mr. Fake Weights.

[@mikejarrells431]

Hey! Thanks! I'm retired and pursuing happiness. How can I optimize my happiness? How do I take care of my body so it can do what I want it to do?

[@GreySteel]

Start with the book and go from there. As for happiness, the older I get the more I think one cannot get or optimize happiness. One can only BE happy.

[@wheelrolling78]

After an upper body workout I wake up that night finding my arms have fallen asleep (become numb). What causes that? Is there something else I should be eating or doing? I am natural and 66 years old. Lifting 40 plus years.

[@joem9806]

I should add that the only real health problem I have is emphysema, so cardio is a limited thing for me.

[@tjj5337]

👍👍❤️❤️👍👍👍

[@江吉松]

欽佩與欣賞貴人風範讚讚

[@SunilSharma-re1hq]

👍

[@javi19-01]

Instead of tylenol, I reach for my homemade magnesium chloride spray.

[@farmerwayne1404]

👍👍👍

[@davidwayne9982]

Can I do this AT HOME-- safely? Maybe begin with basic weight set- and then gradually work up-- (my income will necessitate working slowly too as well as physically slowly.)...I survived being mashed between two trucks because I was in EXCELLENT shape at that time-- and i KNOW it's possible... just would like some basic suggestions.

[@conscious_choice]

If you do this while alone at home, don't use clips on the barbell when doing a heavy bench press e.g., so when you can't lift it anymore you can tilt the barbell and let the weights slide off. Then you won't be pinned under it.

[@kavyagupta4646]

Is it okay to consume large calories in 40 50 60 s

[@GreySteel]

"Large calories?" That's a pretty open-ended question. The answer, as usual in such situations, is "it depends."

[@molotulo8808]

Never listen to classical music while lifting weights, Listen to ELP, or jazz/blues/synthesizer music. CHRONIC PAIN! TAKE KRATOM!

[@900198619]

GREAT video!!! May YHWH bless you in Yeshua's mighty name!!

[@chrisbuesnell3428]

Who is that? I've not heard that before.

[@900198619]

@@chrisbuesnell3428 That's Jesus's name in Aramaic I believe :)

[@chrisbuesnell3428]

@@900198619 You learn something every day. I like doing powerlifting but havnt really followed the bible or any religion. I always just assumed it was made up

[@900198619]

@@chrisbuesnell3428I love powerlifting and strength sports in general also. I've had my doubts as well, and there have definitely been many farses in every religion. That being said, my honest best assessment of my life is that it would definitely be MUCH worse without the the God of Abraham and the Jesus described in 2:22-36 (and the rest of the Bible) I would be in a much, much darker place abs I'd be much, much less of a man, husband, and father.

[@damianlang1855]

@@chrisbuesnell3428 I will pray for you. (Jk!)

[@onestarabove7027]

This is all well and good but I remember an older lady who started exercising. A blood clot moved from her legs. She had a stroke and died. Many older women have had certain surgeries that limit what they can lift and do. I’m not a big fan of men giving women physical fitness advice. Buyer beware. Do exercises under a doctor’s supervision not from a doctor you have never personally been to. There is not a one size fits all in exercise advice.