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yes, if you are still willing to exercise

Some considerations though. After the age of 30, your level of both testosterone and growth hormone will begin to decrease, What that means for muscle growth is that your ability to recover will also decrease. You will need to become more efficient in the exercises you choose (mainly compound exercises) and the time you spend working out. Don't work out more than 3 days per week. It will take longer to recover. Do some cardio exercise as well; roughly 3 times per week. Most important: pay attention to your diet. Balanced, with sufficient levels of protein, low fat, and moderate carbs. Eat as healthy as you can. Make sure you get enough sleep. This varies, but at least 7 to 8 hours per night. You wont make as good progress as a 20 year old who is going all out, but if you go all out, you will be stronger and in better shape than most guys you see on the street.

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Yes you can. It may not be as if you were 18 years old, but you can bulk up. First, you cannot build muscle without the appropriate protein intake. You need to find a good whey protein drink. Also, it would be good to take Glutamine in powdered form. Couple these things with a good work-out plan. Use free weights and not machines (they do little to gain muscle mass). Remember you are not 18 anymore, so you must start very easy, and start with light weights. At your age you do not want to hurt yourself. You might want to find a good mentor to start you off. I am 62 years old, and still work out and still building muscle mass. You must be patient and dedicated to see the results you are looking for.

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Absolutely. Maybe not as easily as a 20-year-old, though! Ask your healthcare provider first and see what kind of supplements/multivitamins/protein you should taking. Anyone can build muscle, the main problem at that age and older is joint stiffness that discourages one from working out.

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Yes, anyone can build muscle. If one is serious about this, the first thing to look at is your diet. It needs to be balanced, including the right kind of carbs and protein. You need to have healthy snacks throughout the day. Start with lower weight, like 2-5 lb. weights ( depending on your physical level) and do three sets 5-6 reps on both left and right body parts. Gradually work up a week at a time to 5-8 lbs and 10 reps (about 6 weeks. Be sure to start slowly and nurture your body. Be sure to include time for weights training, stretching (Yoga) and cardio. It isvery important to have correct form, so think about ordering a DVD for seniors and weight training. Be sure to start slowly so as not to form scar tissue around the muscles. A good rule of thumb is 20 minutes of brisk walking, 20 minutes of weight training, and 20 minutes of Yoga. There you go! Just one hour 3 times per week and you should start to see results in 6-8 weeks, maybe sooner.

*You really need to walk and stretch every day. It is best to stretch after a hot bath or shower

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Generally, yes. As you age, your body usually produces less testosterone, and important hormone in the muscle-building process. However, leading a fit and active lifestyle will help raise your testosterone levels (or keep them from dropping as quickly), as will certain foods and chemicals (you should avoid chemicals), meaning that it is still possible to build and tone your muscles.

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Yeah you can but what the hell took you so long to decide you dont want to be fat any more.

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Yes. Eat right and train right and everyone will respond by growing muscle to some degree.

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yes of course, as long as you have proper instructions and are in good health.

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yes.

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