I am 47 years old --- SHOULD I DO THIS ?

Believe it or not, I'm in pretty good shape... but maybe it's because I've never really done this but a few classes about 6 years ago, but my head was in the UFC cloud, just doing it because... now is different. I went through a really tough year, one of those 'he beat me up at the bus stop' years, that changes a young boy or man; only this time, a 47 year old man felt weak like his big ass never felt. Please help if you can.

I quit drinking about 5 months ago, yeah, had the 'big talk' with my inner self, that's over.
Started lifting again 5 months ago, am even doing deadlifts & squats like there's no tomorrow. Two lifts I avoided my entire life for ridiculous reasons... no more back pain, wouldn't you know.
Almost ran a 10k with my wife this morning but it was so freaking cold, she convinced me it wasn't worth it. I'm not a runner, don't enjoy running, but do it for the mental & physical benefits (#GOGGINS).
Went from 6'2" 230 to just under 200lbs. I feel fantastic, lotta yoga/stretching and just plain hitting those freaking weights every freaking day. I am jealous of young people because they have the internet, with all of these motivational speakers, lifting coaches (#jeffCavalier) for instance... that dude showed me so much I was doing wrong. Anyway... just giving you some background of where I am at.

Needless to say, with all of these pluses on my side... I'm still APPREHENSIVE.

Would love to hear from some older dudes like me.

 

I train with older guys your age, age is no barrier, just start gentle and build up, the secret is finding a good gym that you can get to regularly, and enjoy.

 

Hey man, thanks! Been thinking about it for a long time, but not as much as the last 5 months.

This is the gym: Home - Zicro Academy

 

There are older guys in my gym that train regularly (older than me at 38).

Find a gym that respects long term training, tap early and as often as you need to.
My coach was explaining it well to a new guy, you're not long to tap with pain, but discomfort. Until you have many years in a club that's a good way to explain it.

Myself I'll tap as soon as a sub is applied if I feel pressure and no way to get out quickly.

 

NICE !! Thank you for the responses. I'm going to go down there now and sign up for Monday class, so I have everything.

One thing the head instructor, owner told me over the phone is that they now offer Black GI's to students as well as white. I always thought white was the way... can anyone explain this to me? I'm sure it's no big deal, they are just giving you the option... just didn't know if there was some hidden meaning in Black.

THANK YOU AGAIN!

 

Some clubs allow you to wear any gi. Some clubs only allow for their own gi. Colour makes no difference. Odd that there isn't a blue option.

 

Some old school instructors only allow white (it's more a Brazilian thing) the coach at your future gym is 47, and a fifth degree, so that's why he said that.

There's no hidden meaning behind the colours, but white is a good starter colour, as it makes sure you wash it every single time you train (you'd be surprised what people do!)

 

Ya know.....speaking as a guy much closer to 60 that 50.... I would appreciate it if you would all stop referring to the 47 year old whipper snapper and an OLDER GUY!!!!!!

@nas90 you're not to old...but if you are concerned check with your doctor first

 

I am knocking on 50, and train as often as I can, good for you quitting the booze and working towards your long term mobility and health, it will hurt for a bit though.

 

Hey thanks fella's...

Yeah, I think the gym I chose is the best in town. The instructor is more than I could hope for, especially in this small town. Thanks to Dead_pool for checking out the site, I'm pretty sure y'all would have told me it wasn't legit, but I'm pretty confident on this one.

The pain is welcomed... like Goggins says: "...start putting yourself in situations that suck... you'll find yourself." If anyone wants to read an amazing book, read CAN'T HURT ME by David Goggins. Audiobook is better as it has interviews at the end of each chapter.

I don't have sciatica anymore and I'm in better shape, aside from the age I think I'll be ok.


ON ANOTHER NOTE: I just opened this VENOM Challenger mouthguard and it looks like it's made for a elementary school student. yikes. Amazon'ed it, now I'm going to have to go local to Dick's Sporting, Academy Sports or Bass Pro Sports to see if they have it. Can anyone recommend a bigger, better mouthguard? Jeez....

 

I prefer I fitted mouth guard, there's some kits for doing the impression at home that only cost 5ish dollars, which is a low cost to protect your teeth, but if a boil and bite is your choice, go and actually look in a shop and compare the listed sizes!

 

Re mouthguard, did they send you the child size or the adult size?

 

I like the Shock Doctor boil n' chew.

 

Mouth guard; Everlast. for adult that you have to heat up and customize to your teeth. I had to trim the ends of the one I had, it was actually to big for my mouth

 

50, not 5, doh!

 

It’s worth asking your dentist too ...

... My dentist charged me less than that for a professionally fitted mouthguard.

 

If you are in good shape then 47 is still relatively young in terms of physical capabilities across a typical human lifespan. You will not be as athletic as someone 20 or 30 years younger than you but the same is true for people 20 or 30 years older than you. Train rationally and you will do fine.