When Was The Last Time You Worked Out At The Gym

[DieselAries1]

Originally Posted by ToolFan66

I use Whey, and Creatine.

What is BCAA's?

BCAA are Branch chain amino acids. Your protein shakes contain all 20 of the essential amino acids. It pretty much compromises of Leucine Isoleucine and Valine which are the precursors to every other BCAA in the human body. Muscles are formed from proteins so by supplementing with amino's it helps keep your body in a positive nitrogen balance and anabolic.

[CFD]

Originally Posted by kevinw

OP, i belong to Planet Fitness here in Overland Park, KS (Kansas City) . used to belong to Bally before they closed, and then 24 hr fitness. Planet Fitness is cheaper. i havent gone there in a month, with holidays, plus being a single Dad to a 10 yr old boy, time is limited. i have 50 50 custody. i do have a treadmill here at home that i used couple days ago. I am 55 and trying to keep in shape.

Welcome. Funny thing is the op never comes here lol I know what you're going through. I am also divorced with 50/50 custody of my son who lives with me. I started my fitness goals when I was 55 as well. I am now a few weeks away from 59 and have done quite well. Just stick with it and MAKE the time, you just have to be a little creative. If weight loss is also a concern visit the new years resolution thread as it is fat loss orientated more so than here.

[DieselAries1]

Originally Posted by ToolFan66

Is there a certain brand you use? Link?

I started working out about 4 months ago, I have progressed very well in such a short time, not sure if some of its due to the fact I used to workout religiously years ago, back then I was in the best shape of my life..

Thanks!!

I'm a huge fan of BSN Amino's
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/bsn-a...4#.Ur-EMbl8OUk

USP labs may be the best tasting
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/usp-l...0#.Ur-EXbl8OUk

Xtend is a go to if I'm not in contest prep but is slightly more expensive.
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/sciva...7#.Ur-Egrl8OUk

Normal people only supplement with 10 grams a day. I supplement with 20-30 grams a day along with 6 scoops of whey a day (2 scoops in between meals). Your most essential supplement is a multi vitamin which I only recommend the GNC mega man to my personal training clients. It has a 4 hour disintegration rate and has a anti oxidant profile in it which is essential do to the free radicals and cortisol released while training.

[Mydivorcegift]

I like to supplement my diet with 10 scoops of ass kicking in the gym!

[kevinw]

CFD. ironically, i dont need to lose weight but just keep what i have. i am 154 pds and 5' 11. i lost 20 pds going thru divorce back in 2007/2008. but, i have a desk job, so got to move the legs around some. i date a vegitarian who is a health nut, so we work out together now and then, but she more into nutrition than exercise.

[CFD]

Originally Posted by Mydivorcegift

I like to supplement my diet with 10 scoops of ass kicking in the gym!

Actually if you eat a good variety of quality foods in sufficient quantities supplementation is not needed and the neurological response to weight training can trigger growth hormones adequate for muscle growth. look back to the old days before supplementation was ever heard of, there were some pretty big and strong bodybuilders and strong men.

[CFD]

Originally Posted by kevinw

CFD. ironically, i dont need to lose weight but just keep what i have. i am 154 pds and 5' 11. i lost 20 pds going thru divorce back in 2007/2008. but, i have a desk job, so got to move the legs around some. i date a vegitarian who is a health nut, so we work out together now and then, but she more into nutrition than exercise.

That's funny because I was always fairly lean but going through my divorce I started packing it on. Fortunately I still have fairly good genetics so weight loss isn't a concern for me, I'm at the stage where I am looking to add lean muscle. Believe me, I'm no slouch, I'm in pretty good shape for any age never mind 58 going on 59.

[DieselAries1]

Originally Posted by CFD

Actually if you eat a good variety of quality foods in sufficient quantities supplementation is not needed and the neurological response to weight training can trigger growth hormones adequate for muscle growth. look back to the old days before supplementation was ever heard of, there were some pretty big and strong bodybuilders and strong men.

Actually if you look back on documentation most bodybuilders were popping DBol like tic tacs and Strong men competitors such as Bill Kazmiar can be seen with coke on their faces prior to events.

[DieselAries1]

Originally Posted by CFD

Actually if you eat a good variety of quality foods in sufficient quantities supplementation is not needed and the neurological response to weight training can trigger growth hormones adequate for muscle growth. look back to the old days before supplementation was ever heard of, there were some pretty big and strong bodybuilders and strong men.

As for eating sufficient foods in quantity's for bodybuilding supplementation is a must. Normal jo shmo only needs 2600 calories a day according to most basal metabolic rates. Excess supplementation is needs due to cortisol release which actually causes catabolism.

[CFD]

Originally Posted by DieselAries1

Actually if you look back on documentation most bodybuilders were popping DBol like tic tacs and Strong men competitors such as Bill Kazmiar can be seen with coke on their faces prior to events.

Originally Posted by DieselAries1

As for eating sufficient foods in quantity's for bodybuilding supplementation is a must. Normal jo shmo only needs 2600 calories a day according to most basal metabolic rates. Excess supplementation is needs due to cortisol release which actually causes catabolism.

I'm talking way before the Arnold days and such. I believe a guy named doug Hepburn was the first to ever bench 500 and that was maybe in the 50's. What about the great Olympic champs back in the 40's and 50's. Don't think they did much supplementation back then.

[DieselAries1]

Originally Posted by CFD

I'm talking way before the Arnold days and such. I believe a guy named doug Hepburn was the first to ever bench 500 and that was maybe in the 50's. What about the great Olympic champs back in the 40's and 50's. Don't think they did much supplementation back then.

That's as natural as can be. But nearly anyone can obtain that these days. I don't think it is much of a physique personally. I have surpassed that by far with basic supplements at 20 years old (Vitamins, fish, oil, whey). Now at thirty I have nearly qualified as a pro (so so close to that pro card )

[CFD]

Thera a big difference between building muscle and sculpting a pro class physique. Look at some power lifters, they look like fat slobs. Some early body builders did have that sculpted look but they are not that common, could they compete at today's level, absolutely but only in all natural classes. Supplements definitely gives you an edge, that's why we all use them.

[ToolFan66]

Originally Posted by DieselAries1

I'm a huge fan of BSN Amino's
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/bsn-a...4#.Ur-EMbl8OUk

USP labs may be the best tasting
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/usp-l...0#.Ur-EXbl8OUk

Xtend is a go to if I'm not in contest prep but is slightly more expensive.
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/sciva...7#.Ur-Egrl8OUk

Normal people only supplement with 10 grams a day. I supplement with 20-30 grams a day along with 6 scoops of whey a day (2 scoops in between meals). Your most essential supplement is a multi vitamin which I only recommend the GNC mega man to my personal training clients. It has a 4 hour disintegration rate and has a anti oxidant profile in it which is essential do to the free radicals and cortisol released while training.

Thanks!! I will pick some up today..

[Mydivorcegift]

Originally Posted by CFD

Thera a big difference between building muscle and sculpting a pro class physique. Look at some power lifters (above the 220lb weight class), they look like fat slobs. Some early body builders did have that sculpted look but they are not that common, could they compete at today's level, absolutely but only in all natural classes. Supplements definitely gives you an edge, that's why we all use them.

Added a tidbit for a more accurate statement

They for sure give you an "edge" but me personally I don't want to become dependent on them and never have. The truth of the matter is if you put in the work the results will come. I use them a couple of times a year generally before vacation and at the end of the year....