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It's a longer term goal: Be stronger/fitter at 40 than at 30.

I've taken up powerlifting four times a week. I also walk 30mins on my lunch break each day. Over the last year I've gone from untrained to intermediate in all my lifts: http://www.exrx.net/Testing/WeightLifting/StrengthStandards....

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That's an awesome goal. I have so much respect for people who just stay fit all their lives. I am so happy I didn't burn out as an athlete in high school or college; lifelong fitness is so much more meaningful than an emphasis on being competitive at a young age.

Fred Beckey is one of my fitness heroes. He is 91, and I'm pretty sure he still climbs harder than I do.

http://tylerroemer.com/gallery/original/fred_beckey_yosemite...

Seeing some youtube videos of 80 year old powerlifters was very inspiring. There was one guy who started at 40 years. It's never too late to start.

Great life goal! Tons of respect for ya!

I'm 24 so I don't know what's coming, but what's physically different about being 40 than 30? Did you exercise when you were younger with faster/more results? Just curious to understand how people progress at different stages in their lives.

I'm nearly 31 now. So one year into training. The biggest difference is your recovery time. Other big factor is your flexibility after 10 years of sitting in an office chair.

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