If you already think of yourself as 'old' forget it! Just get training for whatever your goal is. A good body Image? Strength? Flexibility? Endurance? Better health? Yes to all of those, for sure.  Of course, if you are in to competitive bodybuilding - then forget this post, because you're well into training already and won't be stopping anytime soon. But for the rest of us - YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE SUPERMAN - even if you can make it look that way. Consider this video clip: We came across that one quite by chance. He doesn't exactly look like superman, does he? And he doesn't need to be: the nails are blunt and so close together their force on his skin is trivial compared with what flexible skin and average back muscles can tolerate; he's not exactly bodybuilding shape, is he?  he holds the stone in just the right place and takes some of its weight; his bent arms absorb some of the impact;  the impact area is clear of his rib cage anyway; the coach is a kun...

Don't just think about training - don't just admire the results you see in other people and wish... wishing doesn't work, only  work  works! Gym, garage, bedroom floor - sport and activity when you're out and about... you can create a combination of these things which will work for you. Movement and flexibility combined with some tough resistance work (weights, cables, bodyweight...). Better health, and definitely an improved body image. Young and old. Go aesthetic! Go athletic! Enjoy! Let's go! By the way, we are impressed by the number of youngsters getting into sport and  wanting  to train hard - well done those boys! ...checking out your results - and sharing the pix - is definitely allowed More dedicated youngsters now: