Who Said You Can’t Get Abs At 60?

Clarence Bass

Does Age Matter?

How much does one’s age factor into developing six pack abs?

I understand as one ages; the metabolism rate slows, the body begins to gain weight and other natural ageing processes begin.

I think the diet routine is probably the most difficult to maintain for maximum results in obtaining a great set of abs.

What is your opinion about the correlation between age and the ability to develop (to see) the abdominal region?

Age can play a factor in developing six pack abs. You nailed it when you mentioned that the body’s metabolism slows down and the body gains weight as you get older.

You may also become less active, which may also lead to weight gain.

However, Age Is A Double Edged Sword

If you have stayed in shape, watched your diet and trained your whole life, it’s going to be a lot easier for you to get a tight set of abs than it would be for someone who hasn’t trained in years and has accumulated some body fat.

For example, I know some guys that are well into their 40’s and 50’s and have totally ripped physiques and abs. Clarence Bass (pictured above) is 70 years old, is a very well known bodybuilding and fitness guru.

He exemplifies perfect conditioning in ones later years, he is completely ripped with abs that put most guys in their teens and twenties to shame!

Guys like this have trained for years though, and they know their body like the back of their hand.

They have muscle maturity, experience, and knowledge. They know exactly how long it takes them to get ripped, what they need to eat, what foods work best for their body, the level of activity they need to do, each day and how often they need to train.

It’s amazing.

It Comes Down To Real WORK

But it does come down to real hard work and absolute dedication to maintain great shape in your later years. At whatever age you’re at, if you can lose enough body fat around your midsection, then your abs will become visible. It’s not as easy as it sounds, but it’s possible.

I recently read a forum post online of a guy who was turning sixty and he desperately wanted to get abs for his birthday!

Now, whilst this might sound like a great idea, it’s not obtainable by simply exercising the abs as he was hoping to do.

Spot reduction of fat is not possible and it certainly isn’t possible by crunching all night til the cows come home.

The real key to fat loss and ab sculpting is Diet. And failure to eat cleaner, more balanced, low sodium meals will only limit progress.

Combine this with three moderate weights sessions, three low impact cardio sessions and you will be on your way to burning fat.

Case Study

One of my successful trainees is Sam.

Sam

Sam is 60 years old and he was looking to shape up so I set up a plan to help him do this.

Here’s a look at what Sam currently implements. I think you’ll agree, he’s looking damn good for 60!

Breakfast: Whole grain cereal or oatmeal with soy milk and sliced bananas, grapefruit, a glass of unfiltered apple juice

Mid Morning: Handful of Almonds with a Coffee

Lunch: Sandwich made with whole grain bread. Ham 98% fat free (2 tsp) of low fat mayo with 0 grams Trans fat, no limit on mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, and jalapeños, sugar free soda, “Subway” has several low fat sandwiches. (6 gm of fat) but eat only half the bread.

Mid Afternoon: Half a Myoplex Shake in water

Dinner: Broiled skinless chicken/fish (seasoned with any herbs and spices) with brown rice, Steamed broccoli/asparagus, etc.  Slice of melon, small glass of apple juice, soy milk or diet soft drink

Pre-Post Workout: Sometimes, a half quart of myoplex immediately following a hard workout.

Lunch variations:  Any low fat luncheon meat sandwich or Arby’s junior roast beef sandwich with nothing added.

Dinner variations: Eight ounce steak, broiled (lean cuts such as filet mignon, New York strip). A small amount of boiled or broiled potatoes or even better, baked sweet potatoes and a tossed green salad with low fat dressing. Occasionally, a home made pizza, made with soy mozzarella cheese, any veggies you like, and a small sprinkling of ground beef (with no more than 7% fat) if desired..

Sam drinks water throughout the day.

On weekends he lets loose a little and takes a more relaxed approach.

He hits the gym four times weekly, three weights sessions and four cardio.

Conclusion

So there it is. Proof you can still get in fantastic condition if you eat right, train hard and listen to your body. Don’t write yourself off just yet. There’s absolutely no reason why you can’t keep conditioned in your sixties and seventies. A ‘Six Pack’ at 60???

You bet!

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