How to Tell if It’s Too Late for You
Someone has to write about this.
Since I get emails on it all the time I’ll arrogantly step up to the plate.
Recruits wanna know…
Am I too OLD to train?
Here’s the funny part.
I get variations of that question all ze time.
But it starts like this…
Hi I’m 42…
I’m 46 years old…
Doctore, I just turned 51 and I was wondering…
So when is it too late?
When should you throw in the towel and forget about ever becoming Spartan?
Simple really.
As soon as you tell your mind it’s over.
Cuz anything after that doesn’t matter.
You’ll “see” the world through the (inaccurate) lens that your body cannot change and it’s too late now.
That injuries come faster and everything is slowing down.
Friends, family, your body…
Pretty nasty spiral.
Also totally unnecessary.
Do training requirements and needs change as you get older?
Duh.
Do the PRINCIPLES (as taught in A Spartan Rises) change?
No.
In fact, it’s those Spartan principles that enable you to push through any platuea’s you’re currently help up on.
Like Ray S. discovered… AT 72 son! (Now lol @ 40 year olds asking about being old…)
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“Being 72 and a double hip replacement recipient, I was wary about approaching heavy duty standing weight exercises because the new hips are only balls in nylon sockets without anything in between but under Ryan’s tutelage and alternate seated exercises, not only has my weight tolerance has improved substantially I am continuing to develop discernible muscle.
Considering my age this is a vast improvement over previous regimens.
So guys take heart and advise from a person of advancing years and disabilities, follow Ryan’s instructions closely and you too will enjoy the results that I continue to enjoy. Stay with it’ never retreat or surrender.”
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Yup.
Or what about Joe K. a Spartan who has climbed to the top of the ranks inside the Spartan Stronghold:
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“With Ryan’s inspiration and coaching I was able to redesign my demanding business travel existence and actually support my strength and fitness objectives… which by the way as of today…. at age 60, I have six pack abs, 10.7% body fat and more muscle than I had in my 30’s…. thanks to Ryan Masters and the Spartan program…”
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So you see my good man, it’s never too late.
Unless YOU’VE given up.
Even I cannot save you then.
But you can save yourself.
For the “how tos” of building an ironclad Spartan body — where I show you step-by-step how to RISE UP.. and in a way that’s FUN.
Ain’t nothing better.
Unless you (GASP!) hate being a strong alpha male.
More info at:
Never Retreat & Never Surrender,
Ryan Masters
The Spartan Doctore
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist