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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 4:28 am
Post subject: Gains following a long lay off
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I'm 43 and have just started training again after a long (11 year)
layoff, I haven't found too many posts on resuming training on the net
and would be grateful if you could point me towards any good
resources. So much has changed since I last hit the gym - the internet
for one thing - I feel like a newbie again.
At my peak I carried a reasonable amount of size (52 chest, 19 arms at
254 lbs), I'm not expecting to be able to regain it all, but how much
would be realistic to aim for? Also how long has it taken people to
regain a significant size loss - it took me 18 years to build up in
the first place - my bodyweight is around 230 today but I'd guess that
I've lost at least 50lbs of muscle over the last 11 years.
thanks,
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 8:14 am
Post subject: Re: Gains following a long lay off [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Ralf" schreef:
> At my peak I carried a reasonable amount of size (52 chest, 19 arms at
> 254 lbs), I'm not expecting to be able to regain it all, but how much
> would be realistic to aim for?
Everything.
You can gain it all back.
>Also how long has it taken people to
> regain a significant size loss - it took me 18 years to build up in
> the first place - my bodyweight is around 230 today but I'd guess that
> I've lost at least 50lbs of muscle over the last 11 years.
I would say a year or so. Perhaps 18 months.
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 11:35 pm
Post subject: Re: Gains following a long lay off [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Ralf" wrote in message
> I'm 43 and have just started training again after a long (11 year)
> layoff, I haven't found too many posts on resuming training on the net
> and would be grateful if you could point me towards any good
> resources. So much has changed since I last hit the gym - the internet
> for one thing - I feel like a newbie again.
>
> At my peak I carried a reasonable amount of size (52 chest, 19 arms at
> 254 lbs), I'm not expecting to be able to regain it all, but how much
> would be realistic to aim for? Also how long has it taken people to
> regain a significant size loss - it took me 18 years to build up in
> the first place - my bodyweight is around 230 today but I'd guess that
> I've lost at least 50lbs of muscle over the last 11 years.
>
> thanks,
>
> Ralf
>
www.bodybuilding.com
Look for HST or Hypertrophy-Specific Training >> Stay informed about: Gains following a long lay off |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:15 pm
Post subject: Re: Gains following a long lay off [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Martin Levac wrote:
> "Ralf" wrote in message
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>> I'm 43 and have just started training again after a long (11 year)
>> layoff, I haven't found too many posts on resuming training on the net
>> and would be grateful if you could point me towards any good
>> resources. So much has changed since I last hit the gym - the internet
>> for one thing - I feel like a newbie again.
>>
>> At my peak I carried a reasonable amount of size (52 chest, 19 arms at
>> 254 lbs), I'm not expecting to be able to regain it all, but how much
>> would be realistic to aim for? Also how long has it taken people to
>> regain a significant size loss - it took me 18 years to build up in
>> the first place - my bodyweight is around 230 today but I'd guess that
>> I've lost at least 50lbs of muscle over the last 11 years.
>>
>> thanks,
>>
>> Ralf
>>
>
> www.bodybuilding.com
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> Look for HST or Hypertrophy-Specific Training
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>
I agree. HST, Hypertrophy Research
(http://www.hypertrophy-research.com/)
or just doing what you did before with
a little extra emphasis on recovery
and injury prevention should be fine.
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:21 pm
Post subject: Re: Gains following a long lay off [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Mar 6, 1:28 am, "Ralf" wrote:
> I'm 43 and have just started training again after a long (11 year)
> layoff, I haven't found too many posts on resuming training on the net
> and would be grateful if you could point me towards any good
> resources. So much has changed since I last hit the gym - the internet
> for one thing - I feel like a newbie again.
>
> At my peak I carried a reasonable amount of size (52 chest, 19 arms at
> 254 lbs), I'm not expecting to be able to regain it all, but how much
> would be realistic to aim for? Also how long has it taken people to
> regain a significant size loss - it took me 18 years to build up in
> the first place - my bodyweight is around 230 today but I'd guess that
> I've lost at least 50lbs of muscle over the last 11 years.
>
> thanks,
>
> Ralf
Pump classes. I swear by them. Go right up the front and load up.
Then if there's a cardio class after do that too, back to back...then
a nice long sauna....heaven. I haven't been to the gym in ages and I
find I need a buddy to work out with initially to get my motivation
back again. 
Megan >> Stay informed about: Gains following a long lay off |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 11:58 pm
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 9:33 am
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