Can a 60-year-old man build muscle and achieve a ripped physique?
‘Bulking up is one of the most important things you can do to future-proof yourself.’ Composite: Guardian Design / Alicia Canter
It was still a load of cobblers. How weird would it be to find yourself with a stranger’s legs and arms and torso? At 60, with, all I really want is more muscle – and not only out of vanity. Bulking up is one of the most important things you can do to future-proof yourself. As the longevity expert, “If you are interested in living a long and healthy life and playing with your great-grandkids someday, then muscle mass should be a priority.
Like Nietzsche said: “What does not kill me makes me stronger.” Still, even Nicol admits none of this is immediately appealing. “It’s an effort,” she says, “and people don’t like to make an effort.”It certainly makes my heart sink.
I could definitely manage the odd “resistance snack”. I’ve fitted a pull-up bar in the hall at home and try to do at least a few reps on the way to my morning coffee. But when I meet my personal trainer I begin to wonder if I’ve bitten off more than I can chew. Not only have I set myself up for comparisons with Daniel Craig , but because I am so conscious of all the time I’ve wasted, I’ve signed up for three months of intensive training. And my work ethic hasn’t quite caught up.
Muscle Aging Fitness Physique Health
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rocky’ Emmanuel Macron flexes political muscle with boxing photosThe photos released online tried to show a tough line against Vladimir Putin. But they drew mixed reactions across Europe, from “warrior” to “prancing poseur”.
Read more »
Fast build homes soaring in popularity in WA amid current tradie and building delaysFast build homes are just one way West Australians are bypassing the current tradie and building delays, with two storey homes finished in just a week.
Read more »
Woman dies after being pinned between bus and building in Brisbane’s CBDPolice say the bus mounted the kerb in Edward Street shortly before 5pm, pinning the pedestrian between the vehicle and a wall
Read more »
Allan government spends $67 million to pause building Airport Rail linkContractors on Melbourne’s airport rail link have been paid $67 million to delay to the project.
Read more »
Brisbane council responds after 18-year-old Tia Cameron killed when bus hits building in CBD7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
Young woman dies after being pinned by bus against a building in Brisbane CBD crashA young woman has been killed after being pinned against a building after a bus driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle and mounted a kerb in Brisbane&x27;s CBD.
Read more »