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Q. 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 aging processes begin. I think the diet routine is probable the most difficult to maintain for maximum results in obtaining a great pair of abs. What is your opinion about the correlation between age and the ability to develop (to see) the abdominal region?
Sincerely,
Ricky G
Ricky's Answer
Ricky,
What's up with that? We have the same name! Anyway, on to your question. Age can play a factor into developing a six pack of abs. You nailed it when you mentioned that the body's metabolism slows down and the body gains weight. When 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 gonna be a lot easier for you to get a tight set of abs then it would be for people who haven't. For example, I know some guys that are well into their 40's and 50's and have totally ripped physiques and abs. These guys have trained for over 15 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, how much cardio they need to do, and how often they need to train. It's amazing. All of them are competitive bodybuilders though, I might add, but they always tell me the same thing, "The older I get, the better I get." So I guess some good things do come with age!
I do believe though, that it isn't over until the fat lady sings! You can still get in great shape and have a good sets of abs at almost any age. It's gonna take a lot more work, training, cardio, and hard dieting, but it can be done. At whatever age you are 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.
Good luck, and remember, it's never too late to start training!
Train Hard,
Ricky Gonzalez
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