Question 55yrs old?

**jk486994** · 02-16-2007, 12:08 AM

My dad has been lifting religiously his whole life hes currently 55years old..He looks very good for his age and is still strong and in good shape...
Stats:
5'11
195lbs--(big upper body w/ stick legs) lol

He has asked me about getting in better shape..losing body fat and keeping his muscle mass...

My question is are his test levels to low to produce growth at his age? Can dieting drop his bf%?

This may be a stupid question, but im giving it a shot

**Kale** · 02-16-2007, 12:12 AM

Dude I am 52. He needs to get his Test and Estrogen levels checked. At out age building muscle mass is very difficult because of the drop in Testosterone levels and increase in Estrogen levels.

He can go on a low dose of Testosterone which will increase his levels to that of a 20 yo. He can also chose to do Human Growth Hormone which will also have profound effects on his body and begin to reverse the aging process.

First thing he needs to do is get the levels checked but he also should get a PSA test done to ensure his Prostate is in good order before he choses any kind of HRT regime.

**jk486994** · 02-16-2007, 12:16 AM

thanks for your input....

Not sure if he wants to increase his muscle mass...he is basically just looking to cut down his bf%...

Does that still have to do w/ his test and estrogen levels?

**meadexxl** · 02-16-2007, 12:36 AM

Question. Im Fat, 5ft 6, 200lbs, 27 years old. Working out for 3 years, no cardio. Wondering should i do a cycle now and gain 20 pounds or lose 20 pounds of fat and then start bulk cycle.

**jk486994** · 02-16-2007, 12:54 AM

Originally Posted by meadexxl

Question. Im Fat, 5ft 6, 200lbs, 27 years old. Working out for 3 years, no cardio. Wondering should i do a cycle now and gain 20 pounds or lose 20 pounds of fat and then start bulk cycle.

You hijacked my thread......

**Kale** · 02-16-2007, 01:15 AM

Originally Posted by jk486994

thanks for your input....

Not sure if he wants to increase his muscle mass...he is basically just looking to cut down his bf%...

Does that still have to do w/ his test and estrogen levels?

Estrogen will definitly have a major impact. Best thing for fat at his age is HGH, it is the bomb for that.

**Kale** · 02-16-2007, 01:15 AM

Originally Posted by meadexxl

Question. Im Fat, 5ft 6, 200lbs, 27 years old. Working out for 3 years, no cardio. Wondering should i do a cycle now and gain 20 pounds or lose 20 pounds of fat and then start bulk cycle.

Lose 20 lbs of fat !

**bigsd67** · 02-16-2007, 07:01 AM

why would you even post in this thread?

Originally Posted by meadexxl

Question. Im Fat, 5ft 6, 200lbs, 27 years old. Working out for 3 years, no cardio. Wondering should i do a cycle now and gain 20 pounds or lose 20 pounds of fat and then start bulk cycle.

**meadexxl** · 02-16-2007, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by jk486994

You hijacked my thread......

Sorry bro.

**Hackamaniac** · 02-16-2007, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by meadexxl

Question. Im Fat, 5ft 6, 200lbs, 27 years old. Working out for 3 years, no cardio. Wondering should i do a cycle now and gain 20 pounds or lose 20 pounds of fat and then start bulk cycle.

Start your own thread..U will get more answers that way..

**meadexxl** · 02-17-2007, 05:00 PM

sorry again, but where the ____ do start them at. i cant find nowhere.

**Kale** · 02-17-2007, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by meadexxl

sorry again, but where the ____ do start them at. i cant find nowhere.

Got to the forum you think is relevant to the question and click on the "New Thread" button at the top left hand side of the forum. Then create a relevent title and ask your question