TURNING 40

Ill be 40 May 25 09. Ive been training for 15 years now but I feel as if I have been stradling the fence the last few years. Yo Yo progress I mean. In the last 6 weeks I started full body training in the form of 15 cardio 15 weights 15 cardio. Get it. This was great in the beginning I mean my body loved it. Lost minimal weight but I also increased protein intake to 150grams, gained muscle and got stronger. Ive progressed to the point I have to split now. I do Chest ,Tric and 3 miles cardio treadmill or road. Next day back, 3 miles. get it. Rest on the next 2 days. Start over.
What are you doing at 40?
With my renewed motivation I have wrist and elbow joint pains. Any ideas?
39/225lbs/5'10 149 days to goal of 200Lbs!

Hey Bobby,

I'm nowhere near 40, but I have had issues in the past with joint pains. I'm a pretty avid climber, so I put a lot of stress on my fingers, wrists, elbows, you name it... I found that taking glucosamine in some form (I think mine were glucosamine sulfate but there are others) really helped me out. It takes a few weeks before you really start noticing the effects.

I believe the action of glucosamine is to increase the synovial fluid in your joints, thus increasing lubrication and making movement a little easier. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

I hope this helps!

glucosamine chondroitin is great for that, however the effects are largely palliative sadly.

You wont have as much pain and soreness, but it doesnt really do anything to arrest the damage your joints are taking.

But you know what, you cant really help that.

Also, if you start to take it, take it religiously. It usually takes about 3 months to notice effects, but it does help