Agn't Matter, Advice and Inspiration For Older (and Wiser) Fitness Newcomerse Does :

A muscle fibre is still a muscle fibre, regardless of what body it's in. The processes of hypertrophy and fat loss are the same whether you're 9 or 90. "But Jake..." I hear you say, "surely there is some difference? Can I really train the same way as my kids?" Absolutely. If you're following your bikini workout plan whilst training with great form and eating right then you WILL accomplish what you desire. No doubt about it.

What I will say to the older and wiser members is this. The young guns out there are able to cut more corners and take more risks and get away with it. Here's what I mean. They definitely should still warm up before working out, but many don't. Despite this, they seem to avoid injury. Not fair I know! They have greater circulation and more elasticity in their tendons that keeps them in one piece. If you're older then you still should warm up, the difference being you WILL actually warm up! Five minutes on an exercise bike or even a brisk walk to the gym will get the heart pumping and fresh, warm, oxygenated blood flowing all round your body. A few light warm up sets will "wake up" the muscles you're about to be using and prepare them for the fun and games to come!

Rest is always important for people of all ages, but it's extra important as your years progress. The real transformation work takes place whilst you rest and your body repairs all your muscles and adapts to your new lifestyle. A college student may get away with 4 hours of sleep on the floor but you know better than that! Starting a new fitness regime is a perfect excuse to buy some new bedding so you can start recovering from your bikini workout like a fitness pro!

Now, back to Wendy Ida. If you ever wanted proof that age is no barrier, here she is. Wendy just won three top trophies at the 2009 NPC San Diego Bodybuilding, Figure and Bikini Championship... and she looks amazing. Now let me tell you she's 56. Yes, you read right, fifty-six. Wendy is certainly someone who knows about having an awesome bikini workout. So good in fact that her bikini body wins shows!

A famous coach once said "masters athletes needs don't differ in kind they just differ by amounts". What he meant by this is they still trained using exactly the same science and techniques, however they just made slight alterations to suit their individual needs. Keep that (and Wendy) in mind as you go after your best body ever!

You are unstoppable.

Jake Phillips, personal trainer and sports therapist creates a bikini workout for your best body ever. Learn proven techniques for diet and exercise to get the phenomenal results you deserve. Plus the most inspiring success stories and motivational tools to help you succeed.