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Sounds like a good time to work on some core strength, grip strength, Seated presses, Seated pulls...

never too late man. im 38 and I have a friend on here in his mid 60's using kettlebells and getting more fit.

I work with one long distance. He provides me with quality programming and nutrition guidelines that change every month and I can telegram him with questions and form checks. I'm gaining an appreciation for the subtle complexity of his programming and I know that left on my own I could not produce the same caliber…

I find personally that protein/fat/fiber are helpful along with only eating within an 8 hour window. I get along pretty well on reduced calories.

basically eat clean 4 days do what you want on the 5th. rinse and repeat for the most literal take on 80/20.

go to if it fits your macros website. www.iifym.com

I use them personally but they should not make up the bulk of your protein. I do the post workout shake also, and one later during the day if its hypertrophy month. But I eat 16 to 20 oz of meat during the day with it.

depends on if you have allergies, or if you count your macros ect. dairy fat isn't bad for you but if you are going paleo you have to use something else, or if you need to cut your fat intake that's an easy place to start. just depends on what your doing.

look up the maffetone method. It would be a good way to use your heart rate to increase your endurance without killing yourself.

I was diagnosed pre diabetic and like many of the above posters it has become a catalyst to change and so far I am down 23lbs. I will probably get my blood work done in august so I'll see what I've accomplished then. Although I feel like it has already made a difference.

I'd say cycle your goals. Hypertrophy for 4 to 6 weeks and then either strength at maintenance calories or fat loss at a slight deficit for the same time frame.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrVgpDOLlgM this is what a proper goblet squat looks like. this should be your goal. to help open your hips up you can hang out in the bottom and just breathe into your belly for 3 to 5 breaths and lightly press your elbows against your knees prying them open before you stand back up.

going to take a break sort of for a month starting next week. Starting a month of hypertrophy training to put on a couple pounds of lean mass and then the next 3 months will be a deficit again.

I recommend that you use 1 dumbbell and perform goblet squats. A couple sets of 3 to 5 with a light to medium weight dumbbell a few times before you do your squat workout. there isn't a better way to pattern a squat movement than goblet squats. Just do a couple practice sets and it will help you feel what you are supposed…

just curious, can you bear weight on your wrists if they are kept neutral? there is some good kettlebell stuff that would keep your wrists neutral and strengthen the wrist muscles to support the wrist better. You might also look into actual wrist wraps used by the powerlifting crowd.

I have used it and I liked it pretty well :)

I would recommend you start with planks to strengthen your top position and negatives. slowly with as much tension through your body as possible (brace your core, tighten your glutes, flex your lats.) lower yourself to your belly maintaining a good plank in the process. If you can do a negative a few times a day you will…

have you considered front squats or zercher squats? those tend to be more knee friendly than back squats.

I recommend you look up "original strength" on you tube or buy one of their books. If you don't have any injuries but you have pain I would start with making your core stronger along with your posterior chain.

I go 30% fat 30% protein 40% carbs on workout days and less carbs on non workout days bodyweight * 12 - 15 calories for hypertrophy

Good news. You are better off lifting weights anyways. I would recommend following a reputable plan like stronglifts, or 5-3-1. You can loose some weight and work on your strength and muscle tone at the same time.

keep up the great work!

doing great man

great job!

what a great job!

I'll throw in my 2 cents and add that the term fitness lacks a clear definition. What are the exact parameters of fitness? does it include bodyfat% or do you have to beable to accomplish a particular thing? what is fitness exactly.

I tend to be this way. Perspective is the key. You can both temper it and use it to your advantage. I like intermittent fasting for instance because I want to eat until I am full which I can do but in a more limited time frame. Its great to be focused on fitness goals but the focus needs to be on understanding what is the…

<--- Destiny player here. As long as you strike a balance between each others ME time and together time its alright. Always have to make a priority to set time aside to talk with my wife or watch a tv show with her or some such.

This is my approach as well. You have a reasonable plan.