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» Why don't most 30+ year olds work out/go to the gym?
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post 1567096191 11-25-2018, 03:04 PM
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Why don't most 30+ year olds work out/go to the gym?

I don't think I'm in incredible shape but I make an honest effort to eat healthy, in moderation and lift as heavy as I can... just curious why the general population doesn't exercise?

I've been noticing a lot more 25-30 y/o's that rather drink and accumulate weight instead.
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post 1567096451 11-25-2018, 03:07 PM
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It's not something they want to do as badly as you want to do it, it's as simple as that

Some guy that loves chess is probably saying the same thing "Why doesn't everyone play chess? Wonderful game, helps me think better in day to day life"
Fak U say? Cheeky kent ya, i'll fakin fak ya, ya lil sloot
post 1567096491 11-25-2018, 03:08 PM
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Lazy idiots

All wanna complain but don't wanna put the work in. Feels good to be nearing 30 and still one of the best looknig guy in the room everywhere i go
post 1567096651 11-25-2018, 03:10 PM
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Because people lose motivation, get complacent, or don't achieve the gains they wanted.

It's not just 1 reason
post 1567096721 11-25-2018, 03:11 PM
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post 1567096741 11-25-2018, 03:12 PM
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because normies are married by 30 and can get their D wet without lifting
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post 1567096941 11-25-2018, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted By TimeTravelerBro
Because people lose motivation, get complacent, or don't achieve the gains they wanted.

It's not just 1 reason
This, also it takes extra effort when you have more responsibilities, not everyone wants to give up time for what it takes to have some fitness success.
post 1567097001 11-25-2018, 03:15 PM
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because by that age most men are mature enough to realise that lifting weights isnt that big of a deal
post 1567097071 11-25-2018, 03:16 PM
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because most people don't care about themselves , let alone anyone else
post 1567097101 11-25-2018, 03:16 PM
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I don't care if people lift what concerns me is how only like 10% of people have a decent looking physique. Most people are fat
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post 1567097521 11-25-2018, 03:23 PM
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For some it's because they're married and don't care about trying to look good anymore.

For others it's because of child and work obligations (that leave them feeling drained).

Funny thing is that ALL of these guys would look and FEEL better if they started working out regularly again.

I'm 43 and have been lifting for over 20 years now off & on. Every time I stop I feel like trash..... and once I get back into it I feel godly again. And yes, it's definitely nice hanging out with a bunch of your peers and looking 10 years younger than the rest of them.
post 1567097881 11-25-2018, 03:28 PM
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I work construction all day in the Cali sun, so a gym right now is the least of my desires, sadly. Luckily it keeps me from getting out of shape.
post 1567097991 11-25-2018, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted By frump94
because by that age most men are mature enough to realise that lifting weights isnt that big of a deal
True, lifting aint a be all and end all.. most never cared to begin with but a lot of those people definitely wish they looked aesthetic or were at least fit in their older years.
post 1567098051 11-25-2018, 03:31 PM
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Different strokes for different folks.

























...and their preferred stroke of choice is to stroke to tranny porn for that hour, which could be considered an arm workout so whatever floats their boat.































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post 1567098151 11-25-2018, 03:32 PM
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Because they are mentally well adjusted and getting plenty of sex.
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post 1567098181 11-25-2018, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted By nvrstopworking
it's definitely nice hanging out with a bunch of your peers and looking 10 years younger than the rest of them.
yet they are wifed up and you arent
post 1567098211 11-25-2018, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted By Dan916
I work construction all day in the Cali sun, so a gym right now is the least of my desires, sadly. Luckily it keeps me from getting out of shape.
i was spending 2 hours in the dojo after sheet rocking all day at 46

if i have a light day, ceilings etc i lift , if i lifted all day , sheet rockin, i do cardio if it's a wo day


you need more rest the older you get natty
post 1567098261 11-25-2018, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted By BBWlover
yet they are wifed up and you arent
Being married to a dusty hag that's rapidly depreciating or staying single and smashing young sloots that stay the same age

Easy choice boyo.
post 1567098381 11-25-2018, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted By 2thTEE82
Different strokes for different folks.

























...and their preferred stroke of choice is to stroke to tranny porn for that hour, which could be considered an arm workout so whatever floats their boat.
And i thought today id go a day on the misc without someone referencing trannies
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post 1567098691 11-25-2018, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted By MikulBJordan
Being married to a dusty hag that's rapidly depreciating or staying single and smashing young sloots that stay the same age

Easy choice boyo.
lettece be real. no one here is doing that
post 1567099171 11-25-2018, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted By BBWlover
lettece be real. no one here is doing that
lol true, only the 0.1% are of the Misc.
post 1567099291 11-25-2018, 03:47 PM
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They’re lazy *******s. You don’t need to go much further than eod to realize people are full of chit excuses.
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post 1567099951 11-25-2018, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted By eod8989
I don't care if people lift what concerns me is how only like 10% of people have a decent looking physique. Most people are fat
this was my general observation, but replace fat with obese and you're spot on.

everyone has a bit of fat in general
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post 1567099991 11-25-2018, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted By MikulBJordan
Being married to a dusty hag that's rapidly depreciating or staying single and smashing young sloots that stay the same age

Easy choice boyo.
Easy choice it is, new girl I'm seeing is 27 and I'm 34... so think I'm doing something right.
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post 1567100311 11-25-2018, 04:06 PM
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I know guys who work 60 hour weeks and every Saturday up at 5am home at 7pm making 150k-200k a year.

Now they could work 7-3 every day get home at 5pm and hit the gym but they rather the big bucks.

I’m hoping to get the job after winter and If I do it’s probably goodbye gym. I’ll stay eating healthy and exercise when I can but goals Change and life hits you.

Most guys don’t get to work 7am-330 home at 430pm with all night to lift all while making 100k. Just isn’t realistic let alone once you have kids and family.

Now if you want to work 7-330 get home at 5pm and make 60k a year and lift every night that’s fine to and is your choice.

Most choose money, kids, family, girlfriend, and their favorite hobby like fishing or beach when they can vs lift lift lift
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Originally Posted By BBWlover
yet they are wifed up and you arent
You made a 2nd account just to post that?

No avis.... when will they learn?
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Originally Posted By thadderbox
Easy choice it is, new girl I'm seeing is 27 and I'm 34... so think I'm doing something right.
Pics?
post 1567100751 11-25-2018, 04:13 PM
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Most people let their career and relationships suck the life out of them and end up slowly turning into depressed, aging NPC’s like the majority of society where they end up living to work and hide from their depression every weekend through substance abuse.

Age 25-30 is usually around when the extraction of life essence finalizes.
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A lot of people are just waiting to die, OP.
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