plantpower2 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I'll be 70 next March. I have been a vegan following a whole food plant-based diet, ala Joel Fuhrman, MD, since 2007. Before that I was a traditional vegetarian for 25 years. I have worked out regularly all my life. I was a runner for many years, then switched to cycling about 30 years ago. Occasionally I would get into strength training. About five years ago I started strength training rather seriously, using the Frank Zane 3 way splint routine -- Day 1 Back/Shoulders/Chest, Day 2 Lower Body, Day 3 Triceps/Biceps/Forearms. When doing the strength routine I would work out 3 or 4 times per week. Three years ago I broke my hip and femur in a cycling accident and used my home gym for a major part of the rehab after major orthopedic surgery. I gravitated back to cycling, but now as I approach my 70th birthday, I am starting to do more strength workouts. My theory in increasing my bodybuilding routine and decreasing (but not eliminating my cycling) is that as I get older I need to concentrate on muscle preservation and bone strength. I am back doing the Zane 3 way split routine, this time 3 times per week. I do Back/Shoulders/Chest on Tuesday, Lower Body on Thursday, and Arms on Saturday. I will intersperse my cycling on the days off from the weight room. I have a well equipped home gym and can cover all the body parts with free weights, dumbells, and some machines including the Frank Zane Leg Blaster, which is a terrific device for squats, calf raises and lunges. I am anxious to share information regarding bodybuilding with other forum members, especially folks moving into the latter years. If all goes well, I am hoping to continue bodybuilding routines for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lean and Green Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 How could it not go well. You're a vegan bodybuilding machine!! thanks for setting an example and glad you joined the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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