HANSEN AND SANOWS OVER 40 FORUM

Hi Joelle,

Well, the big difference between men and women is the amount of muscle mass. The more muscle, the faster your metabolism. What I would recommend is that you write down everything you eat so you can see how much calories, protein, carbs and fats you are eating. You may need to slightly reduce the amount of carbs and calories from what you are consuming now in order to get leaner. You also may need to do more cardio to stay leaner. Let me know how many calories and carbs you are consuming now if you know.

Us guys an gals over 40 an even a little younger need our rest an I have found that a 2 day on 1 day off has worked well for myself an my clients. When you get older your body needs its rest because our recouperation time is needed, an is as important as our training. If you are feeling a little run down try this an let me know how it works for you.

2 days on 1 day off has done wonders for me :)

Let's get some more questions in here guys and gals! C'mon, Chuck and I are at your service, don't be shy!! :)

The only different supplements I have started taking sense turning 40 is first thing in the morning with my Pro Complex I take a combo of ligament an tendon an joint supplements for preventive measures. Mega taurine by twin labs -1 - CLA by blue bonnet - 2 - Best glucosamine sulfate -2- Myo-tone by enzymatic -1- MSM by Carlson-2- Agility by Pride -1- you can get other brands that your health food store carries. They all help with conective tissue support.

I also take glucosamine for my joints. I take a multi vitamin and mineral pack each day along with a prostate supplement and Udo's Oil (a mixture of omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9). Of course, I also take protein supplements such as Pro Complex, Whey Gold and Casein Protein and I take 2:1:1 Recovery after my training. I take Vassive EA8 and Vassive NO during my training and Threshold and Whey Gold before my training. If I need a boost, I'll take a Speed Shot.

As for my training, I still train 4 days a week, basically training each bodypart once a week. I train as heavy as I can but I have to be very careful of my lower back because of the compressed discs in my lower back. I can no longer do heavy deadlifts and I have to be very careful on barbell rows. I can still do squats if I do them moderately heavy (365) and I hold the bottom position for 2 seconds to make the exercise harder. It gets harder as you get older because your joints need a lot more warming up after more than 30 years of hard and heavy training. Plus, your natural testosterone levels go down after 25-30 years of age so your strength naturally declines when you get in your 40's.

At any age, supplements definitely help but the main thing is to eat a good diet with the right foods and to do it consistently. Like Chuck said, using glucosamine and chondrotin when you get older helps the joints which have been abused from all the years of heavy training and the protein supplements and post workout drinks are always essential but they should be part of a good diet.