Im 18 but my body feels like its 40 (yes i lift)

creating_my_life · 2017-03-31T04:06:37+00:00

I would make an appointment with a physical therapist (physio for your Europeans). Make sure you don't have any really messed up biomechanics.

Then, as the other poster here says, Yoga can help.

improvingme63 · 2017-03-31T04:03:30+00:00

Yoga bro, for real.

Started doing yoga around the same time I started powerlifting. Flexibility increased massively, which meant better posture and setup during lifts.

On top of the performance benefits, you'll feel more relaxed on a regular basis. When everything starts to loosen up the small aches and pains will start to go away as well.

Its worth a try, at the very least. If it doesn't suit you, pull some tight yoga butts home ;)

LordThunderbolt · 2017-03-31T06:08:55+00:00

You work 50h a week at a labor job and you lift. Your body needs a lot of rest. You feel tense all the time.

jupc · 2017-03-31T05:35:29+00:00

Gaining weight and getting stronger will make the job less of a stress.

This is because each physical movement will be less of a cumulative stress.

Why so much stretching? I suspect this is unnecessary.

Stretching before activity has been shown to reduce muscular performance.

TRPChad · 2017-03-31T08:14:28+00:00

Watch your nutrition and sleep.

Get at least 7 hours--optimal sleep is waking up naturally w/o alarm. That's when your body is fully rested and recovered.

How's your diet? Make sure you're getting healthy fats (fish oil, coconut oil), which may help with your joint pain, and all your nutrients. No refined sugars--try low carb diet (ketogenic diet).

Look for other jobs--labor intensive jobs are taxing on your body and will get worse over time.

Work on mobility and spend more than 15 mins/day (resources include yoga, Kelly Starrett).

mrpthrowa · 2017-03-31T12:00:14+00:00

malnutrition (i.e. not eating the right vitamins and minerals) and lack of protein are the likely culprit.

Title	Im 18 but my body feels like its 40 (yes i lift)
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Date	March 31, 2017 3:56 AM UTC (9 years ago)
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