gettin' old - no burn anymore?

Several posibilities that you should consider doing something about:
-Staleness-take a week's break from exercise.
-Overweight = lethargy. 6 day a week cardio and dietary changes will
reduce the weight and increase energy.
-Psychological-get out and enjoy the weather; maybe it's time for a
change to a different routine or to try other forms of exercise.
-Age-does make a difference, the energy level does start to slide.
However, if the other factors are addressed and there's enthusiasm to
train i don't think age is a big deal.

BTW, i think you're describing burn-out amongst other things. Take the
week, even two, to read about some new workout routines to try when you
start again. That extra weight would make anyone stale BTW. With the
nice weather add some daily outdoor running/biking/etc. before hitting
the weights.

Quoted message said:

I used to get a feel of satisfaction from the
burn I'd get from weightlifting, but as I get
older I find this is changing. I like to get
the burn, but it takes an extra day to feel
the effects of any strenuous exercise. Instead
of the next day, I often don't feel the peak
of the effect until 48 hours later. And I don't
get a burn nearly as often.

I assume it's because my stamina is lower, or
I'm getting lazier. And my energy runs out before
I can push into the zone of soreness -- performance
under depleted oxygen to the tissues, etc. Or, I'm
just getting used to the exercises I do. It doesn't
seem like I'm being any less varied in the exercises
I do, tho'. And I just seem to remember it taking
less variety to cause that feeling of progress.
Heck, maybe it's brain rot. Another thing is that,
except for a recent loss of strength in my left arm
for some odd reason (maybe a pulled muscle, maybe
a long time not doing that particular type of lift --
dunno), I seem to be as strong as I ever was, even
if the days of 2-hour workouts are long gone.

I'm curious -- anyone have any insights? Is this
just the normal deal when you hit the 50 mark or so?
I'm about 50 pounds heavier than I was when I was in
my 20s, and I sure as heck can't run as far. Maybe
that reduces my ability to push into that lactic-acid
buildup realm? Or it's just plain regular aging.

Feel free to send e-mail if this has been beat to death.

Mark

I'm 48. Biggest thing for me was the fat weight. If you're 50 lbs
"overweight", that will do it. But...overweight, as in fat, is the key.
I'm also heavier than in my 20s, but I have low body fat and a lot more LBM.
I feel great and have tons of energy. Also, sleep...8 to 9 hrs a night for
me. Less and I'm dragging.
--
-Larry

I'm coming for you soon, so it matters not.