Building Muscle After 60 

My Dad is 90 and I’m 60. We strength train together. We aren’t going to win any competitions but we are stronger.

Finally SOMEONE taking about a topic that is not aimed only at 30-40 year olds. Thank you so much.

Strength training at 73 . The most enduring things we do in later life are the things that gives us purpose. My addictions are family, weight training and playing guitar. I'm experiencing no decline in love for life.

Thanks for the reinforcement and advice. I'm 80. I lift moderate weights at the gym three days a week, I hike and I bike. I can assure your listeners that your advice works.

Good advice, Cyn. I'm 87. Been training most of my life since I was twenty. Of course, I've lost muscle mass, yet I'm still reasonably strong, fit, and supple. Pumping iron, some aerobics, yoga stretches, are keeping me going. Gym twice a week. Yoga Stretches two or three times a week. I'd be lying if I said I only eat really healthy food. I like a beer. Also like my coffee and cake. Still in all, I eat pretty well. My advice to all oldies: keep and fit and well as you can. In that way you can do all of the other things you live for.

It's a mystery to me why people who talk in their You tube Videos play music to compete with what they are saying. Do you want you audience to listen to music or do you want them to pay attention to what you are saying? Make up your mind🙂 Especially important in a YT channel for "people after 60". Many people of 60 and older have difficulties distinguishing background noise from what they actually want to hear. For them, playing music while you are talking is a nuisance, horror.

I’m 66. After waking up, around 6 in the morning, a cup of coffee and a banana I work out for more than an hour. In the late afternoon I do 3 series of correct executed pushups, abs or neck training. I practice I.F. For over 8 years now. I eat healthy and have banned all but natural sugars. I don’t drink alcohol (not a drop) and I don’t smoke. Every day I meditate for about an hour. Once every 3 months, sometimes longer, never shorter, I eat a solution of cannabis prepared in butter. When I go for a walk in the afternoon I still feel like 30. I don’t have any knee, back or other health problems. I don’t take any medication. I don’t give a toss about reaching 70, 80, 150, or 250 years. What I do care about is my well being, physically, mentally and emotionally in the here and now. And I can assure you I feel great from early morning until bedtime.

Fully agreed, build muscles as early as you can if you haven't in your 20s and 30s. I built mine in my late 50s and I am now in my late 60s. Highly recommended. I feel stronger, healthier and over all well being than in my fifties. So listen to this lady.

Finally a health video for older people that isn’t all about loosing weight!!!! Thank you!

I am 65 years old and have lost 76 lbs in the last 10 months. I now want to build and add muscle to my small frame. I need muscle to insure that my metabolism stays high, in order to help me maintain my weight loss and stay slim! Also, as I age I want to remain strong and active! So, I will continue to explore the content and recommendations that you present here on your RU-vid channel. Thankyou Cyn! 😊

Good advice. I am 80 and still lifting, biking and playing golf. Have been working out since I was a teenager. Fitness is a lifestyle for me. Thanks.

I’m 75 and not athletic. I started going to a fitness center and warm up by rowing 20 minutes before starting a strength training routine. And I finish my workout by rowing 20 to 30 minutes. I usually row 1 kilometer in under 5 minutes. Most of my physical activity revolves around gardening and home maintenance or repair. You inspire me to continue being consistent.

I recommend Mark Rippetoe's 'Starting Strength' if you're just focused on gaining strength, that's what his program focuses on. If you want flexibility, endurance etc. you'll need to augment it. The one big difference I notice at my age (62) compared to my youth is I need longer recovery time. I can't lift 4 or 5 times a week. Now it's lifting heavy twice a week, some cardio on the days in between. Lifting heavy more than twice a week and I actually lose strength. The thing she doesn't mention in this video is the benefit of using barbell/free weights instead of machines. Barbells/free weights are much better for maintaining and/or improving balance. My mother died from slipping and falling in a parking lot. A lot of older folks with poor balance would benefit from even lifting lighter weights for the balance aspect, even if they're not wanting to gain as much muscle as possible.

I'm 69, had a heart attack in 2019, struggled with arthritis systems in my knees, hips, elbows, wrists and fingers, a few years later I read about the benefits of keto, fasting, and regular exercise. The benefits are super. Now I'm experimenting with supplements like magnesium, collagen and L-Citrulline (nitricoxide), those I don't believe our bodies produce much of at this age. I'm 5'7" now at 140 lbs and both my cardiologist and primary doctor say I'm doing great.

I just turned 76 and have been lifting weights since I was 24. Because I have never stopped lifting, I can push pretty heavy and continue to gain muscle. I also watch my weight and work at avoiding fat gain. I really don't notice any difference between lifing in my 30s or 40s and now.

I am 62 & have developed a complicated routine through the years. The anchor has been running. I began this daily habit at nineteen. The distance has been far higher in earlier years but remains at a little over six miles daily. My advice is relatively simple: Do something you can do every day, then add things little by little when the routine is in place. For most people, to do almost anything daily is better than doing nothing (with good intentions).

Retired 5 years ago at 64, made exercise and eating healthier a priority. Walk and lift light weights daily. Also, dips, pushups and squats (no weights). I usually swim a lot in the summer and also go back to my home state of Hawaii to hike and swim in the winter. Eat less and better, gave up sugary drinks, but still have a beer or two or three every week! I'm at a healthy weight now and feel so much better and energetic. Enjoy your channel!

It’ s my first video from you, and it’s easy to see that you care for older people. So I register and slowly will like each of your video when I will look at them. You are a positive person, it’s obvious, and you share it. Thanks

LOVE this!!! Thanks for the words of encouragement. I turn 61 in five days. I am in the best shape of my life. I consider myself a hybrid athlete. I have a commitment to myself to lift, run, or surf everyday. I work on mobility as well. My goal is to be able to surf as long as I am alive. I have been surfing regularly for 50 years and I still compete. My mantra turning 60 last December - "Sixties are about getting better, not older". Thanks again.

Honestly, I am almost 60 and I have no issues putting on muscle, it's almost as easy as in my twenties, if you do the right exercises in good form it seems to go almost as well. The main difference for me is that recovery time is slower, especially when lifting somewhat heavier. I try to do three workouts per week on non-consecutive days so that I get a full day of recovery after each workout. If you don't feel some soreness the day after a workout the workout probably won't help you much, there is some truth to no pain no gain, but it shouldn't be intense pain. Many days the endorphins kicks in the next day, which really helps to lift your spirits even though there is some soreness in the muscles.

Thanks for being so positive! All we see on tv and hear are negative things about aging !!!!!!!

I have been looking for content for people over 60 and it is hard through the seach engine. I don't know how your page came up on my feed, but I am so happy that it did. I have been following people over 40, but not being consistent, because my body does not work as well as it use to. I am soon to be 66 and I love to exercise. I had a total reverse shoulder replacement on my left shoulder, so because of the implant that is in my shoulder, I can no longer do shoulder exercises because the doctor does not want the implant to become loose, and I definitely do not wish to have the surgery repeated (long physical therapy session). I also have knee arthritis, and it is very painful to do squats. I love deadlifts. I usually stick with just doing biceps, triceps, chest (on the floor). I will have to eventually start using a heavier weight. Thank you for this channel.

Lucid explanation without condescension. Thank you. Anthony.

Great vid and very informative! What you say here is absolutely spot on! I’m 63 and I’ve been lifting on and off all my life. Atm I’m in the best shape of my life muscularity wise. I have more muscle mass now and have more of a “bodybuilder look” than what I had @ 30, much to my wife’s liking😬. However … my joints were beginning to cause me some discomfort - elbows, shoulders and knees. I’ve mostly fixed this with the right joint supplements AND A MASSIVE dietary change to aid with inflammation and protein uptake. Thanks for the info.

Great video, I’m now 59 years young took early retirement and now feel I’m loosing body mass so I’ve began a fitness routine with weights and resistance bands, I always trained when I was younger and have found a new enthusiasm to rejuvenate myself once again. Your video was like a breath of fresh air that I and others can still build muscle for many years to come. So thank you for sharing 🙏🏻

Great video. Thank you for caring about us older folks. Can’t wait to see more videos.

Excellent episode, giving hope to us older folks that anything is possible with the right mindset and approach. It would be helpful to give a few example’s of individuals who have had success in actually building muscle. I lift to maintain, but find it difficult to build any increase.

Thank you very much for these helpful infos. At least there are choices what exercise to do for seniors. Looking forward to other videos from you.

I'm 66 and just starting the muscle building adventure. Your video is informative and encouraging. Many thanks.

Thank you for the motivation. And the take home message that consistency is key. I'm glad I found this channel. 😁

Thank you. Very informative & helpful.

Excellent video. So glad I came across this channel.

Great video. Thank you.

Thank you Ms. Meyer. Love this

Just found your channel. Thanks for helping us older folks out with useful tips and motivational speech.

Great job! Thank you 😊

Amazing communicator...great content.

Really nice to see all the comments from people in their 60s & 70s. I turned 72 in Oct and have been powerlifting for about 4 years. I found a great coach to program my workouts. In June I competed: 260# squat, 220# bench, & 380# deadlift. Yes, I have plenty of aches and pains, but do what you can.

Clear, concise, evidence-based, practical, and encouraging--thank you!

Thank you for this informative video!

Useful, smart, encouraging Love it

Thank you very much!

An excellent video - just what I need a great motivator, many thanks.

Great info. New subscriber. Thanks!

I’m 53 and I developed an exercise routine of 5 sets of alternating 10 push ups and 50 reps of lying bicycles followed by 4 sets of the same exercises but the 6th & 7th sets are 12 push ups and 60 & 70 bicycles and 8th & 9th sets are 15 push ups and 80 & 90 bicycles. Then the 10th set is the grand finale of doing as much as I can which is average of 65-70 push ups and 300 bicycles. All these within 20 minutes if I don’t get distracted with work. Started doing this workout routine since 2017 about 2x a week…I do other exercises like walking/running on other days and also deadlifts of 45 lbs dumbbells on each hand 10 sets of 10 reps within 20-30 minutes. I love the strength that I gained since 2017 as I lived a very sedentary life since having kids 15 years ago.

very well made video , instilling belief & faith in senior citizens, thk u cyn

Thank you so much for the information it answers all of my questions

Thanks for a positive video with today the way the world is it’s good to have a positive video to watch… I’m 61 now and I used to be a runner but hit by a car and kind of messed up my knee and now a do a lot of walking with weightlifting three times a week And it’s surprisingly I’m actually in better shape now than I was before I got hurt and my body recomposition if I could use it that way I’ve lost fat and gained muscle and so I highly encourage anybody over 60 to hit the weights

Excellent ! Thank you!

Cyn, thanks for this video of the correct information. I'm 71 years old and have been in the gym for years and also run wind sprints. It works. There are numerous videos of body builders making videos without the expertise knowledge. I can assure you your life will improve in most cases if you get in a gym and be consistent.

Thank-you for this video, some great information provided!

Muy buenas recomendaciones, explicadas con mucha claridad

I think longer rest days are very important for over 60 . It takes a lot longer to recuperate when you're older. Less time in the gym and that is the key to build muscle afer 60😊

Thank you.

Thank you!

Thank you so much this is helpful

VERY HELPFUL, THANK YOU!

Thank You Madam, very good info, this gives a good encouragement & motivation to elderly.

Great video - thanks

Thank you - very encouraging.

Thanks for this valuable information

Thanks for the positive message. I am 76, work out daily with RU-vid videos 20 min - 30 min. Concentrating on cardio to improve my blood pressure numbers. Have been doing it for several months and I am so much more flexible, and able to exercise with more ease. Thanks for encouraging us older folks to keep exercising.

This is awesome info and I truly believe it. Thanks for the encouragement and motivation. Yes! We can do it though we’re 70 and beyond. Thanks a lot. ❤

Excellent! I'm 67 and reverse lunges every other morning part of my exercise routine. Easy on the knees, yet good for balance and all major leg muscles. On other mornngs, I either cross country skii, canoe, or bike depending on the season for endurance.

great info thanks!

Inspiring, informative and excellent

Lovely. Promising facts that should will the seniors encouraged.

Thank you for this. it was very informative.

Thank you for your thoughts. My exercise goals are modest, but you are absolutely right that consistency is key!

Hello Cyn, Happy Holidays and thank you for the video. My wife and I both turned 60 this year, and we have both been fit and athletic most of our lives. I was working out three days a week with kettlebells, dumbbells, resistance bands and bodyweight exercises, and we started regular stair climbing outdoors about a year and a half ago. This was because we were asked to join a climbing team for a 75-floor climb event that happens every September in our area. Unfortunately, back in July of this year, I started having severe low right back pain that I went to the ER for. Kidneys (and all other organs) were cleared after a CT scan. However, they sent me home with the same pain I went in for. Fast forward to now, and it has mainly been my right flank area with pain and pressure every day, all day for almost 6 months now. The other thing that has been going on for the same length of time is my "love handle" area has been numb. It never goes away, and the only thing that relieves the pain / pressure is laying on my back. As soon as I am on my feet, or sitting, the pain and pressure return. I'm talking with an Orthopedic Spine specialist this coming Monday, December 18th. He ordered a CT scan and an MRI of my Thoracic spine, letting me know there is a possibility the muscle and nerves running from my spine, around my side, and over to my naval, could be what is causing my problems. Do you have any suggestions on what types of exercises I should be doing, and which ones I should avoid?

Good info. Thank you.

Thanks for this video. It was informative and inspiring. I subscribed and will watch more of your videos.

I enjoy your good suggestions, thank you so much for you.

Thanks for the video, very informative. It's funny, I am 60 and returned to do a bit of weight training as a means of getting fitter and to lose a bit of weight, in the first 6 months I lost most of the weight and toned up, the next 6 months I have increased my strength, the intensity of my work out and adopted a more traditional body building routine. I have put on a quite a bit of muscle, so I have been surprised, I didn't start out thinking that I would but now resetting my goals

im 63 and have done last 6 months quite much as she say and she is absolute right ,its never too late but be patient and determined , changes do not happen overnight ,I did go with from 40 kg deadlift to 70 kg ,squat from 0 to 40 kg and I take also other movements to bodypatrs , all muscles have been stongrer and best of all is weightloss ,3 kg permanent within 6 months , now I really thinking to begin training ,not anymore making only exercises

great information, thanks👌

Thanks so much! 😊

Good video with sound advice! 67 and been working out regularly for 50 years. Deadlift, squats and pushups as main menu. My workouts would kill an ordinary man! 😂

Very informative Cyn.

Thank you for the video it would be great to show the action images squats presses etc while explaining. Also explaining more on how to deal with different ailments such as back pain or arthritis while or during building muscle mass could also be useful.

Excellent information

Thank you for this very informative video

There’s a popular myth that you will naturally lose muscle as you age whereas I believe that lack of exercise has more to do with it. The aging process brings lifestyle changes not least least activity. I’m 64 and I know that a return to the gym will hurt for a around 3 weeks and then there’s a change where I can life more and whilst not back to my 40s level not far off. And I was never a sportsman of any kind. Use it or lose it is an easy way off giving up whereas lose it and regain it should be the mantra. You’re never too old!

AWESOME VIDEO 👍 THANKS

Thank you 🙏🏼 for this video! I’m working on this, (after decades as a dance fitness instructor) I got discouraged when working out/ foods, I’m relearning ways of health and fitness again! Thanks for helping us get back on track!

Thanks a bunch. 😊

Totally agree, and the is substantial research about to support resistance training for older people. I'm 60 and can't even remember when first started going to the gym. I've run, played hockey and rugby union for a large portion of my life. I'm slowing down now and still manage to get to the gym 2-3 times per week, and do 10,000 steps per day. My sessions are shorter and I'm lifting less, but I now understand how my body responds so that I get maximum benefit.

Interesting and informative.

Kim Christopher - Thank you for the great information! 62 and was always fit till I hit 61 - and things changed with my body! Always workout and strength train, but after seeing your video - I feel my problem may be not enough calories. I drink and eat protein daily, but possibly not enough. T$hank you! Kim

Thank you very much

Thanks!

Excellent

Thank you

Great video, thank you. I'm turning 60 next September and this was informative.

One of the funny sides of exercise over sixty, is the reactions of younger people when they see what weights you're moving, the total look of disbelief.

Looking forward to more videos

Thanks, Thanks !❤

Great video

Good tips.

Great video!!!