at the age of 49 what is the best exercise to keep fit, can one gain muscle at this age(male)?
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Yes you can gain muscle at your age albiet it is more difficult after the age of 30. No one exersice will do it for you but if you were to choose one i would suggest squats.\n\nWhy not have a personal trainer at you local gym prescribe a workout program for you?
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If you are inactive, research shows that you can lose 1 percent of your muscle annually after the age of 30. Muscle loss causes your metabolism to slow down, and that slowing will cause you to gain fat over time. If you don't strength train, you will lose muscle over time. If you only do aerobic training such as walking or biking, you will lose muscle over time. The key to avoiding muscle loss is to strength train!If you can increase muscle, you'll burn calories more efficiently because your metabolism will speed up and help you burn more calories and fat, 24 hours per day.
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Creatine is fine for anyone of any age. It it is a supplemental form of creatine that is found in meat and fish. "Loading" ( lots during the first week ) is usually a great way to sell you more creatine, so I'd ignore it if I were you. You might benefit from the extra pump you'll get, especially since testosterone levels steadily decrease after 30. Drink LOTS of water with it during the day, or you won't feel any results.\nWhey protein is a great way to supplement your protein intake. Designer Whey is a great brand. Start with small amounts, as it may take your system a couple of weeks to adjust to the new digestion requirements. It can make you gassy at first. This is normal.\nEat healthy meals - 4 to 5 times a day and use these as supplements, and you'll enjoy your work outs and new muscle definition more!\nGood luck!
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Lots of nuts, fruits and vegetables.. try snacking on almonds. \n\nTake vitamins and work out to build muscles
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Men's Health has great nutritional/health advice for both men and women, and it they have articles dealing with different age groups.  You'll find advice from licensed professionals not meat-head guys who live at the gym, but doctors who actuall understand the internal system of the human body.\n\nwww.menshealth.com
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Age has little to do with ability.  Pablo Picasso was into his girlfriend in his eighties, and I don't mean a simple hug and kiss!  A great many of the best ideas have come from older people - ideas that save lives, ideas that make life easier, ideas that make living worthwhile.  Much of the world's best music came from old geezers - and much of it still does come from us old farts.\n\nOn the other hand, not many of us seniors are going to play pro football.  And I'd have to admit Tiger Woods would probably beat me by a couple strokes on 36 holes.  I can handle a sports parachute, but my old Airborne unit is unlikely to recall me to active duty.  I love riding a motorcycle but you ain't gonna see me on a motocross course.\n\nIn other words, there is little that a 20-something can do that I can't despite being more than three times that old.  It is a matter of degree.  The one respondent is correct, us old geezers cannot reverse the aging process and become physically young.  But y'know what?  Human experience is astoundingly varied, and human beings are remarkably adaptable.  So I can't bench press twice my weight anymore.  I don't need to.  If I gotta move that sorta weight, I have at my disposal tools that'll help or even do it for me.  'N if I can't get that cute 'n sexy teenage girl to go out with me - there are some pretty doggone attractive forty-somethings who're perfectly willing to go out with and even get it on with an older man.  Yee-haw!  Life can be GOOD!  But at my age, y'gotta work harder at it...
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Krav Maga is an awesome workout. If you do it 4-5 days a week it will transform your body. Watched it happen to a friend of mine. Take a look at www.kravmaga.com to find a training center near you. \n\nTae kwon do is great cardio as well. So is Koei Kan Karate.\n\nYou might have to adjust your workout schedule and your nutrition program to avoid overtraining when you add a martial art. Take a look at these two books they help you along with that:\n\nThe Fighter's Body by Loren Christensen\nBruce Lee: The Art of Expressing the Human Body compiled by John Little\n\nYou might also want to read Zen in the Martial Arts by Joe Hyams, it will give you inspiration. In the Acknowledgments section the author mentions a man who started studying karate at the age of 57 and got his blackbelt at the age of 61. Never too old!
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Lifting weights is by far the best way to build muscle.  Lifting heavy weights for a few reps is better at adding size.  Good luck.  I don't know how old you are, but keep it up...don't expect a few weeks to get you there.  You need to workout every other day so your body can build.
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PILATES-I AM 53 AND HAVE A 12 PACK.
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There is no ONE best exercise. Their may be one that suits your needs the most. Look at these and try them. See what works your desired areas the most. =]\n\nInner Thigh Lift \nThis exercise tightens the adductors, the inner thigh muscles. The stretch is also good for your body\noverall. \n\nInner Thigh Press \nGet to know your adductors or inner thigh muscles with this exercise. You can even get a few in \nbefore you take your chair at the evening dinner table. \n\nOuter Thigh Leg Lift \nThis exercise produces quick results, giving you stronger and more shapely thighs. It's also easy to \ndo while watching television or relaxing on a carpet. \n\nOuter Thigh Press \nYou'll feel your upper legs growing stronger and your cellulite lifting away with this simple exercise. \n\nSaddlebag Slimmer \nYou can do this exercise standing alone, holding on to a chair, or gripping your kitchen counter for\nsupport. It tones your outer thighs and, if you stick with it, it may give you a "bicycle butt."
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Excercise is good for everyone, when I was your age I hated any form of excercise how I regret that now, I have recently joined up at the local gym here in Spain, and I feel great, I could have felt like this all through my lifebut chose to do nothing about it. Take the advice of someone a wee bit older, excercise helps your heart to stay healthy, as likewise the rest of your body. good luck.
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It is a fact that most of your body structure is based from your Genes. I'm 36 and have a hard time managing my weight. But this should not keep you from trying. Try changing your exercise program by doing different exercises or stepping up past your current level. Working more muscles burns more fat. I get good results from doing this and it really helps me. Don't confuse your weight gain with building muscle. It adds weight too. Try doing body measurements with a measuring tape or calipers available at most sporting good stores. This will help you see your results and track your true progression. And if this helps I do recall China saying in her book how she was overweight when she was younger, now look at her. Been in Playboy, TV etc. etc. But the one thing she didn't do was give up.
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I recommend martial arts... Karate in particular.\nIf your objective is to remain fit, then martial arts for sure, it will teach you many more things. But won't help you if you like body building.
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how old are you? I do not recommend using free weights or machine wieghts for anyone under age 15. However, you can do some very good exercies that can buildup the upper body ro at least give you a great tone/beginning. 1) push-ups. 2) Hand stand push-ups, get next to a wall and flip your feet up to the wall so that you are standing on your hands. This is like a military lift. Only do a few of these at a time, blood rushes to the head.\n\nAlso, there are a great many iso-kenetic exercises you can do to isolate certain muscle(s) and groups. Don't forget the abs.
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you should still be able to do A LOT at 30\n\n'martial' arts are good for every age group...some form better for different people.  Like tai chi and stuff for the older older age group
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Excercise. But remember, you're still young, and oftentimes this extra fat will disappear as you age and grow more.
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exercise!!!!!  everyone ask this all the time!! And the King tells them: staying active produces hormones thats essential to growth in a males body from Head to Toe!!! This goes for just about everything!! Everything is increased from being more active, EVERYTHING!!! okay I'm tired of saying everything!!