Bodybuilding or weight resistance training is often viewed as a young person's sport, but that couldn't be further from the truth. People of all ages can and have benefited from lifting weights. Studies have concluded that even people in their 90's have become stronger and have increased bones density through weight resistance training. Many years ago the top bodybuilding champions were often in their early 20's and by the time they reached the "advanced" age of 40 they were considered over the hill. Today that is far from the norm. Recently, Ronnie Coleman won the Mr. Olympia bodybuilding championship when he was well over 40 years of age. The current Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler is 36 years old and is showing no signs of slowing down. There are also many current champions in their 60's and even 70's who look decades younger than their chronological age. These people have all reaped the physical and mental benefits of weight resistance training well into middle and old age.
So please reconsider when you're thinking that you are too old to start or continue a bodybuilding program as age is no longer a valid excuse. Of course get clearance from your doctor prior to the start of any exercise program and be reasonable regarding the amount of weight you lift. Also, don't become a "weekend warrior" weight lifter, you'll only increase your chances of injury. The body at any age, needs consistency in exercise to get the most out of it and reduce the chances of injury.
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