Does bodybuilding age you?

[road2perdition]

I know I can google this but I want to hear from any guys that have done bodybuilding over a long period of time. I'm talking a decade or 2 or more.

Does it wear out your knees and joints carrying all that extra weight?

Does constantly eating all that food to build muscle fuck up your digestive system? It can't be good for your body to constantly have food coming in to digest. It's like working overtime.

And finally, it must be bad for the heart carrying all that extra weight so to speak.

I don't know. Maybe I should ask this question on a bodybuilding forum.

 

[bigbet1234]

Its better than being fat

 

[tatehill2000]

constantly putting SEVERE ammounts of stress on joints will wear you down!! Thats just a fact..

Our bodies were made for moderate Motion, not Severe Demolition.

 

[phdinsports]

The quick answer, bodybuilding no powerlifting yes. Bodybuilding actually keeps you young as you drastically lose muscle as you age.

 

[Enfuego]

Please ask poster Shub.

 

[UnderSiege]

Listen bro, you definitley want to be lifting weights and have some muscle on your frame. Theres dudes like me out there walking around... jacked and looking to dominate. If you ever cross paths with someone like that youll be thankful you got some size and muscle on you.

 

[cloverleaf]

I'm older than most of you here and I do weight training three days a week. I don't
use heavy weights, but I do a lot of reps with light weights. I also walk everyday for
exercise.

Helps me and I recommend weight training to anyone with no serious medical issues.

 

[halekulani]

body building, specifically, the cycling of weight gain followed by a cut and weight loss for aesthetics can potentially affect your metabolism when you get older, but has not been proven to be a consistent threat.

 

[pathologist]

Listen bro, you definitley want to be lifting weights and have some muscle on your frame. Theres dudes like me out there walking around... jacked and looking to dominate. If you ever cross paths with someone like that youll be thankful you got some size and muscle on you.

Hahaha- this guy

 

[DoublePlayBall]

Maybe not relative, but thinner people tend to live longer than those that are obese. Check the stats. There is a happy medium am assuming.

 

[rush__man]

I know I can google this but I want to hear from any guys that have done bodybuilding over a long period of time. I'm talking a decade or 2 or more.

Does it wear out your knees and joints carrying all that extra weight?

Does constantly eating all that food to build muscle fuck up your digestive system? It can't be good for your body to constantly have food coming in to digest. It's like working overtime.

And finally, it must be bad for the heart carrying all that extra weight so to speak.

I don't know. Maybe I should ask this question on a bodybuilding forum.

I've been body building / lifting weights since 1997.

Most of these posters are correct - surprisingly - because nobody played the steroid card. Very nice posters. Respect.

First, it depends on your age. Are you 20? Are you 60? If you want to lift heavy and take creatine and the such I recommend that until you are around 40. Hey nothing wrong with pumping for the gal attraction at the bars. And the gals do love it. After 45 or so I would lighten the load an little. Its true you don't want to clog the arteries with the extra muscle building. But and I would listen to this carefully - if you lifted naturally up to then (no steroids or other hideous drugs) you will maintain your muscle look as you age. The worst thing one can do is hit the steroids heavy around 20. You will look like peewee herman when you stop the roids trust me. Because you've always lifted roid it all goes away. So don't ever lift roid no matter what. Things like creatine can make you look good safely.

So like I said 40's - 50's mix in some cardio but use the weights to maintain the look. Woman of all ages love an older guy who has that hint of 6 pack to go with some nice shoulder and arm strength. Proportion is the key. Also if your skin is able do some tanning. Some people just can't tan and some just soak it in. If you are the later (like me) find sun. It doubles the look at the very least.

Let me know if there are any questions.

 

[CHOPTALK]

If you don’t eat the proper diet when you workout the answer is absolutely yes it does .

 

[Mr_Mark]

Maybe the diet can be hard on the body? The liver, kidneys, heart.... Internally those organs are working extra to help with what feeds the overgrown muscles.

 

[rush__man]

If you don’t eat the proper diet when you workout the answer is absolutely yes it does .

But what is your definition of proper diet? There are a million and 1 "diets" out there. I don't honestly think there is 1 specific eat pattern. Each person is built differently. Enjoy your food and select what works best for you. There are a million options.

My suggestion is don't over do any specific groups. Like if you eat 3 steaks per day you're going to have a problem. If the only thing you eat is carrots and celery you are going to have the same serious problems. Mix it. Don't over eat. Don't starve yourself of your favorites because some idiot leftie told you not to eat it. Red meat is ok trust me. Get all your basic food groups. You will enjoy life and look good.

 

[rush__man]

Maybe the diet can be hard on the body? The liver, kidneys, heart.... Internally those organs are working extra to help with what feeds the overgrown muscles.

Thats leftie scare tactics. how can a good diet be hard on the body? Don't believe the myth about these odd diets like keto. I wouldn't recommend that diet to anyone. Balanced diets are never hard on the body.

 

[Mr_Mark]

Thats leftie scare tactics. how can a good diet be hard on the body? Don't believe the myth about these odd diets like keto. I wouldn't recommend that diet to anyone. Balanced diets are never hard on the body.

That's some lefist assumptions you have there. I think maybe we both have different definitions of body builders?
If you type "Body Builder" into google look at the images that pop up... those were not gained with balanced diets....
Higher than normal level of protein intake, plus creatine, roids, etc internally are tough on the body.
Agreed on Keto, high fat is definitely not good for the heart and arteries

 

[Willie99]

I know a few men who have broken down pretty badly. But it may not be the workouts, it was more about the roids

 

[carlspackler]

Of course, you are right it wears out the joints, puts a lot of stress on the spine, and causes heart problems. Therefore, I am against the long-term use of steroids and any type of sports nutrition. Moreover, if you read this article https://steroidcycle.org/post-cycle-therapy/, you will know that after taking steroids, you need special therapy to restore your health. Because the body stops producing testosterone and treatment is needed to solve this problem. So if I want to switch to sports nutrition and take steroids for muscle growth and endurance, I will consult a good nutritionist to avoid health problems.

Nice Bump, you.

 

[valetudo]

I'm bodybuilder for 24 years. No health problems so far

 

[rush__man]

That's some lefist assumptions you have there. I think maybe we both have different definitions of body builders?
If you type "Body Builder" into google look at the images that pop up... those were not gained with balanced diets....
Higher than normal level of protein intake, plus creatine, roids, etc internally are tough on the body.
Agreed on Keto, high fat is definitely not good for the heart and arteries

So now google is never wrong? Don't decide for yourself? Sounds pretty leftist to me. Anyone using the brain can see the difference from guys doing Mr Olympia and a guy on the street looking to get muscle. I am living proof of a body builder on a balanced diet. And creatine is not bad for the body. I've been taking it 25 years. Drink plenty of water and give it a rest at times.