What can a man be good at in his thirties and beyond? Should I still take up physical activities?

VasiliyZaitzev · 2018-12-31T12:44:14+00:00

The best time to start working out was 15 years ago. The second best time is today.

Auxfite · 2018-12-31T11:10:59+00:00

27 isn’t old. Some men don’t find RP till they get divorce raped in their 40-50s.

Hit the gym 5x a week do compound lifts, eat healthy, cardio 1-2x a week,

Builtblind · 2018-12-31T18:29:33+00:00

Wtf op

You aren’t dying tomorrow

You have 10-15 prime years left

Get out there and go do it

atyercervix · 2018-12-31T17:39:28+00:00

I was never into sports. In my late 40’s I started lifting weights using the StrongLifts 5x5 app. Starting watching my diet, added supplementation, cut down on alcohol, made 8 hours of sleep a priority. I now look decent for a 51 year old guy. Still have a ways to go but I can see the process in the mirror and how my clothes fit me.

Googoots · 2018-12-31T12:40:18+00:00

I started running at 44. I ran my first marathon at 49. I’ve done 6 so far and numerous smaller races (half marathons, 10k’s and 5k’s). I’m not nearly the fastest, but in smaller races I have placed in my age group (now 51).

I run with a few running groups and have met a lot of people and made a lot of new friends - not so easy in your 40’s and 50’s to meet new people, and the running has helped a lot.

Ezaar · 2018-12-31T11:10:06+00:00

Art forms or crafting seem to be decent way that requires less physical prowess. The martial arts are a decent way to go if you have time for training and actually stick with it; even then once you get training what are your goals beyond the dojo?

Either way, if you’re just starting out, you’re just starting out. So just take it slow and do something.

otszx · 2018-12-31T11:51:08+00:00

Craftsmanship, cooking, basic scouting

ratthing · 2018-12-31T18:19:35+00:00

I'm 54 years old and have been working with a personal trainer on cardio and strength training. I used to lift when I was in my late teens and early 20s, but that fell by the wayside as school, career, then family came along. Now I do it for my own well-being, and hopefully to look better too. It's never too late!

INNASKILLZ2K18 · 2019-01-01T02:59:00+00:00

Recognize the lie your head is telling you...you aren't too old for anything. Sports, fitness, study, whatever.

Just do man. I'm older than you, and it doesn't mean a thing

atticusfinch1973 · 2018-12-31T11:40:06+00:00

There's Masters level competitions for anything for people 35 or 40 plus, even the Crossfit Games. You might not make pros but could easily qualify Olympic level for several sports at that age. Example beach volleyball the average age of medalists since 1996 was 30.

29 isn't old at all.

Title	What can a man be good at in his thirties and beyond? Should I still take up physical activities?
Author	ambition_pill
Upvotes	4
Comments	26
Date	December 31, 2018 11:03 AM UTC (7 years ago)
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