First show

[syntheticmuscle]

Anyone start competing after age 30?

 

[oldfella]

Plenty of guys start competeing later in life. There is no age limit on this. Start when you feel the time is right for you. Stop when you think you've had enough or realize you are no longer in a competitive condition!

 

[aeliop]

36 years old

Anyone start competing after age 30?

In the early nineties I was what they call an up and comer with loads of "potential" I never made it to the stage. I got married instead and we started having kids. I never stopped going to the gym and lifting but my focus was on family and building my career. I had and have no regrets but through the years there was always that what if or what could have been. Finally when my life became a little more settled I decided I would take the stage. It just so happened I was 36 years old at the time. One thing that I realized was I was a much better bodybuilder in my what if or what could of been fantasys then I was in real life. I finished last in a novice class that had about 10 guys. I was horrible and clueless and I guess I could of walked away then and there and retired to the safety of my cubicle. I haven't and I keep showing up every year and I feel I get a little better each time. This year I made the best investment ever and hired Phil Hernon. The next time I step on stage (Sept 13) I will by that time have turned 40. Thanks to Phil I am confident that the best version of myself ever will step on stage that night.

 

[syntheticmuscle]

Plenty of guys start competeing later in life. There is no age limit on this. Start when you feel the time is right for you. Stop when you think you've had enough or realize you are no longer in a competitive condition!

I've trained for a long time. I have a family and I still make training a priority,it's not priority number 1 but important to me none the less. I read most of your posts old fella, I appreciate the info and responses you give.

Take care

 

[syntheticmuscle]

In the early nineties I was what they call an up and comer with loads of "potential" I never made it to the stage. I got married instead and we started having kids. I never stopped going to the gym and lifting but my focus was on family and building my career. I had and have no regrets but through the years there was always that what if or what could have been. Finally when my life became a little more settled I decided I would take the stage. It just so happened I was 36 years old at the time. One thing that I realized was I was a much better bodybuilder in my what if or what could of been fantasys then I was in real life. I finished last in a novice class that had about 10 guys. I was horrible and clueless and I guess I could of walked away then and there and retired to the safety of my cubicle. I haven't and I keep showing up every year and I feel I get a little better each time. This year I made the best investment ever and hired Phil Hernon. The next time I step on stage (Sept 13) I will by that time have turned 40. Thanks to Phil I am confident that the best version of myself ever will step on stage that night.

That is very encouraging, thanks for sharing your story. Keep us updated on your progress. Good luck with the show

 

[PATRAINER]

30+

Did first show in 2002 and was 12th out of 16. Came home and through a friend started working with a trainer that was getting ready for nationals. 4 months later stepped back on stage(was 33) and took 2nd, then 1st a week later in lightweights. Now as I approach 40 will step on stage Sept 13 as light heavy. Gets a little harder each year but I believe it shows what your made of. Family, job, all ad to the stress but its what I love/hate to do.