ubonr1971 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Im in my 50s and having a lot of aches and pains. Im doing moderate exercise everyday. Last week maybe I pushed it too hard doing morning and night bench press. First time Ive ever done for a few days and then had massive muscle pain in upper left shoulder. Doing some gardening today I have sore knee. Really painful. 3 weeks ago sore back when bending over to get something from the car Is this just old age sh&t or could I be deficient in some vitamins? I have copper and zinc deficiency and taking supplements specficially for 3 months now. Feel really good apart from my old body pains. Is this all normal? thanks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted June 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2023 You not old in your 50's , maybe trying too hard to stay young,doing vigorous exercises is going to leave you with aches and pains for a few days after ,take it easier , I am 77 years old ,do no excise and I am aches and pains ,but thats down to old age I think regards worgeordie 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat is a type of crazy Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 (edited) There are certain exercises that I find can give more than normal stress to joints. Two are bench press and tricep push ups with the horizontal bars. Will of course be worse if going too hard. Maybe do bench either inclined or declined or a good option is push ups instead or swimming. Edited June 1, 2023 by Fat is a type of crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
save the frogs Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 the unfortunate thing about weight lifting is that there is always the risk of muscle aches and injury. magnesium relaxes the muscles, so it may help. food is always better than supplements. and maybe limit lifting weights to 2 days per week to give your body ample time to recover between workouts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sheryl Posted June 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2023 Are you doing regular stretches? As you get older, stretching becomes very important. A good stretching regimen along with brisk walking or swimming may be better at your age than bench presses and the like. If after doing regular stretches this persists and if the pain is in more than one joint, might be wise to see a rheumatologist. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seppius Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Diet maybe, cut out sugar, seed oils, just use olive oil. Worked for me, all my life had joint problems, do stretching rather than gym DYOR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 I agree with posters above here Lay off the heavy stuff and get into a more gentle exercise mode. Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, walking and swimming are all good stuff. And make sure that you drink enough water or other (non alcoholic) drinks. Dehydration can bring on muscle aches. Personally, I do an hour's walk every day and I practice Qigong for an hour per day (2 half hour sessions). And I'd suggest a weekly Traditional Thai Massage as well. It's great for giving a myofascial release. (If you don't know what that is, look it up) And never, never say you're getting old! I'm 77 years young. No aches or pains and no illness's. In your 50s you're still young. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 i'm older than you.... no aches or pains .... just have a few beers every day and sleep good. same tomorrow. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 29 minutes ago, Moonlover said: I agree with posters above here Lay off the heavy stuff and get into a more gentle exercise mode. Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, walking and swimming are all good stuff. And make sure that you drink enough water or other (non alcoholic) drinks. Dehydration can bring on muscle aches. Personally, I do an hour's walk every day and I practice Qigong for an hour per day (2 half hour sessions). And I'd suggest a weekly Traditional Thai Massage as well. It's great for giving a myofascial release. (If you don't know what that is, look it up) And never, never say you're getting old! I'm 77 years young. No aches or pains and no illness's. In your 50s you're still young. Moonlover, if your 77 you need to seriously consider assistance in the years that follow, geezzee your 77 FGS so take steps to get care soon. Plenty of homes that will look after you. Check old-care and others. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3NUMBAS Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 just take ibuprofen 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyagerUSA Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Im mid-50s and do heavy powerlifting 3x per week plus cardio.. but I've been doing some form of resistance training for a long time and my body is used to it. Either your body is just not used to such exercise and you need to get into it slowly scaling up gradually or you have some medical issue. 50s is not yet the time to slow down unless you have specific medical problems. Maintaining muscle mass an strength is important and just gentle stuff like yoga (which I do as well) is not enough 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Someone mentioned earlier you might be dehydrated, and if you still thinking you drinking enough water, you need to check for electrolyte imbalance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, steven100 said: Moonlover, if your 77 you need to seriously consider assistance in the years that follow, geezzee your 77 FGS so take steps to get care soon. Plenty of homes that will look after you. Check old-care and others. I have a nice home and a good wife whose happy to take care of me. I have absolutely no intention of ever going into a care home. But thanks for you kind thoughts. Edited June 1, 2023 by Moonlover 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 1 hour ago, steven100 said: i'm older than you.... no aches or pains .... just have a few beers every day and sleep good. same tomorrow. Enjoy until your liver fails. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Dee Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Knee means overweight. In my case Back pain is weight related as well. March 3 miles per day. It’s cardio. You will see results quickly with aches pains as well as linear weight loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Dee Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Moonlover said: Enjoy until your liver fails. My friend was a beer addict. Had to carry 12.5% beer in backpack if stop drinking immediately have seizures and fall down. Wet Brain is a sad irreversible way to come apart. He was locked up in a facility in the bush living in a shed like cabin. When he was released 2 years later, he was given a great job, company truck, an Apartment. Sisters fixed everything for him. He immediately wanted to celebrate, so drove to liquor store and got beer. 12 hours later truck was in accident and he was in hospital. 3 days after he was released my daughter saw him begging outside of liquor store. 10 days later found dead bleed out on his free couch in his free apartment. Edited June 1, 2023 by Dickie Dee Forgot important point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Dee Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Moonlover said: I agree with posters above here Lay off the heavy stuff and get into a more gentle exercise mode. Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, walking and swimming are all good stuff. And make sure that you drink enough water or other (non alcoholic) drinks. Dehydration can bring on muscle aches. Personally, I do an hour's walk every day and I practice Qigong for an hour per day (2 half hour sessions). And I'd suggest a weekly Traditional Thai Massage as well. It's great for giving a myofascial release. (If you don't know what that is, look it up) And never, never say you're getting old! I'm 77 years young. No aches or pains and no illness's. In your 50s you're still young. Touch Wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 12 minutes ago, Dickie Dee said: Knee means overweight. In my case Back pain is weight related as well. March 3 miles per day. It’s cardio. You will see results quickly with aches pains as well as linear weight loss Cardio now? Alot of people do have knee and back problems, and not even close to overweight. Stretches to improve Mobility and also strenght training to improve core strenght. The older you become, more strenght training to build and maintain muscles is more important than cardio. Walking never hurt anyone, especially in terrain and on beaches. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Go buy some amino acid powder. Take daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonr1971 Posted June 1, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2023 24 minutes ago, Dickie Dee said: My friend was a beer addict. Had to carry 12.5% beer in backpack if stop drinking immediately have seizures and fall down. Wet Brain is a sad irreversible way to come apart. He was locked up in a facility in the bush living in a shed like cabin. When he was released 2 years later, he was given a great job, company truck, an Apartment. Sisters fixed everything for him. He immediately wanted to celebrate, so drove to liquor store and got beer. 12 hours later truck was in accident and he was in hospital. 3 days after he was released my daughter saw him begging outside of liquor store. 10 days later found dead bleed out on his free couch in his free apartment. jesus wept. I was feeling ok about life until I read your post. thanks 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonr1971 Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 14 minutes ago, bignok said: Go buy some amino acid powder. Take daily. why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 12 minutes ago, bignok said: Go buy some amino acid powder. Take daily. For what? Normal exercises and diet, doesnt make you need protein powder of any category, or amino acids 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 14 minutes ago, Hummin said: For what? Normal exercises and diet, doesnt make you need protein powder of any category, or amino acids Have you tried amino acid powder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 athletes supplementing their diets with additional protein, casein has been shown to provide the greatest benefit for increases in protein synthesis for a prolonged duration. However, whey protein has a greater initial benefit for protein synthesis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3905294/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 (edited) 20 minutes ago, bignok said: Have you tried amino acid powder? I have when I exercised 6 days a week, yes I used protein powder, and for some time tried amino acids tablets, for me know, just maintenance lifting, I eat normal healthy balanced diet, and thats enough. Waste of money, if you do not have any digestive problems, or vegan or vegetarian Edited June 1, 2023 by Hummin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 1 minute ago, Hummin said: I have when I exercised 6 days a week, yes, for me know, just maintenance lifting, I eat normal healthy balanced diet, and thats enough. Waste of money, if you do not have any digestive problems, or vegan or vegetarian Not imo. Ive tried a few different ones and found a difference with quality ones. More energy, faster muscle recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hummin Posted June 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2023 Just now, Hummin said: I have when I exercised 6 days a week, yes, for me know, just maintenance lifting, I eat normal healthy balanced diet, and thats enough. Waste of money, if you do not have any digestive problems, or vegan or vegetarian 15 minutes ago, bignok said: athletes supplementing their diets with additional protein, casein has been shown to provide the greatest benefit for increases in protein synthesis for a prolonged duration. However, whey protein has a greater initial benefit for protein synthesis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3905294/ Athletes, how many athletes do you believe you find here? 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 1 minute ago, bignok said: Not imo. Ive tried a few different ones and found a difference with quality ones. More energy, faster muscle recovery. Okay, you feel it, because you believe it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Just now, Hummin said: Okay, you feel it, because you believe it! Wrong. Ive tried some and no benefit. It is the ingredients not placebo. Some have more than others plus extra ingredients. Actually hard to get lots of amino acids from normal diet without eating lots of beef and eggs and your body breaks it down more slowly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, Hummin said: Athletes, how many athletes do you believe you find here? Older people have reduced amino acid synthesis. "We found 22% lower MHC protein synthesis and 19% lower mixed-muscle protein synthesis in old compared with young volunteers." https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/ajpendo.00353.2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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