jnpaapaamoakoheneameyaw
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54 YO, male. Current weight: 270. 5'11". Goal: 200 to 210.
Today was my first day back in the gym after 9 years. After doing 5 minutes of cardio I laid down on the bench press and got a cramp in my hamstring! I could only survive 10 minutes of cardio after lifting and said to hell with it. This is such a huge change from where I was. Before I stopped going to the gym, I was working out with a trainer 3 to 4 days a week an hour at a time, and doing 30 min of cardio 3 to 4 days a week. With the trainer we were doing a 3 day split: Day 1 Chest/back. Day 2 Legs. Day 3 Arms/shoulders. If there was a day 4, it was a full body workout after a day of rest. I'm starting this routine again, but on my own. Unsure if I'll get a trainer again.
Before I joined a gym again I wanted to get my diet in check. That's done. Diet is on point again.
Supplements: Before, I was taking creatine, protein powder, a good multi-vitamin (Orange Triad anyone?), fish oil (Orange Oximega?), and a pre-workout (Whiteflood, C4, etc...). I read Bodybuilding.com regularly but didn't really post much (WTH happened to that place? Is it still a great place or order supplements from? They used to be one of the best).
I know the supplement industry changes over time. What are some good current supplements? Specifically protein. I used to like Trutein and would occasionally get Optimum Nutrition. Is creatine and pre-workout supps ok for over 50?
Looking forward to feeling better and looking better and improved self-esteem. Not to mention decreasing the risk of heart disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, etc... as I age. This getting older business sucks.
Today was my first day back in the gym after 9 years. After doing 5 minutes of cardio I laid down on the bench press and got a cramp in my hamstring! I could only survive 10 minutes of cardio after lifting and said to hell with it. This is such a huge change from where I was. Before I stopped going to the gym, I was working out with a trainer 3 to 4 days a week an hour at a time, and doing 30 min of cardio 3 to 4 days a week. With the trainer we were doing a 3 day split: Day 1 Chest/back. Day 2 Legs. Day 3 Arms/shoulders. If there was a day 4, it was a full body workout after a day of rest. I'm starting this routine again, but on my own. Unsure if I'll get a trainer again.
Before I joined a gym again I wanted to get my diet in check. That's done. Diet is on point again.
Supplements: Before, I was taking creatine, protein powder, a good multi-vitamin (Orange Triad anyone?), fish oil (Orange Oximega?), and a pre-workout (Whiteflood, C4, etc...). I read Bodybuilding.com regularly but didn't really post much (WTH happened to that place? Is it still a great place or order supplements from? They used to be one of the best).
I know the supplement industry changes over time. What are some good current supplements? Specifically protein. I used to like Trutein and would occasionally get Optimum Nutrition. Is creatine and pre-workout supps ok for over 50?
Looking forward to feeling better and looking better and improved self-esteem. Not to mention decreasing the risk of heart disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, etc... as I age. This getting older business sucks.