In my late 60s, I was training 4 four times a week because I was training light. If I were using heavier weights and wanted to grow a bit more muscle, I’d train three times a week because I’d need the extra rest to recuperate. Learn more on frankzane.com
The best way to avoid excessive muscular and joint soreness is to train with lighter weights, higher reps, and slower movements, especially negatives. I’m finding that training with light weights is fun! Learn more on frankzane.com
I think it’s best not to get out of shape! If you let yourself get out of shape, the older you get the harder it is to get back. The best thing is to not let it happen. Learn more on frankzane.com
You have to have proof. You can’t just be confident without having proof of your quality. One thing I did is I always took a lot of photos. Learn more on frankzane.com
There is no rush to build a symmetrical proportionate body. Take your time, do a good job based on feedback from photos and enjoy your training. Remember it’s not about numbers. The scale and tape measure don’t translate into visual impressiveness. So be sure to keep growing in the right places. Learn more on frankzane.com
Train with lighter weights doing slower movements with higher reps, use more rubber cables between sets of weight movements. Stretch longer between sets. Learn more on frankzane.com
I’m always more motivated when I know I have less to do. Just the thought of doing fewer sets makes me want to do them with more intent and focus. Training less frequently enables me to be rested, stronger and grow more. Learn more on frankzane.com
The case that the older you get the less frequently you should train — especially if you want to train hard each workout. The rule is train less frequently but harder. And when you get more rest to recuperate, you’ll be able to train harder. Learn more on frankzane.com
Concerning the duration of each workout, it shouldn’t be longer than one hour. If you are using lighter weights, you can rest less between sets. Don’t waste time daydreaming or talking between sets and you’ll be done in less than an hour, I do my abbreviated sessions in 45 minutes. You can too. Learn more on frankzane.com
It’s not about how much you can bench press as you get older. Bench press is good for building pec, delt, triceps mass in the early stages of one’s development but its usefulness doesn’t last. And it’s a good idea not to get your pecs too big, especially lower pecs. Learn more on frankzane.com
For me, Winter is a season with maintenance as its theme. But the word maintenance is misleading. It generally means ‘to keep things the same and in working order.’ But nothing ever remains the same. The idea with maintenance as it applies to bodybuilding is to prevent regression while at the same time focusing one’s available workout time on improving weak points. This is where specialization comes in, you do it in maintenance season, spending most of your workout time on these areas in need of improvement. Learn more on frankzane.com
Following the pump is a rule I like to follow. So I work my triceps right after my chest. Pick a good routine and train triceps twice a week, get a pump on every set. Dumbbell pullover is my last chest exercise and it not only hits my serratus and ribcage, it also pumps up my posterior triceps head. That’s the long head at the rear of the triceps and when it’s developed it adds a fuller look to the upper arm. Learn more on frankzane.com
Rest less between sets, just long enough to stretch the body parts you’re working for 15 seconds. Stretching keeps the muscles and joints warm and helps facilitate a better pump. Learn more on frankzane.com
Keeping track of the weights, sets, and reps is how we can ascertain how we are progressing in our workouts. If you are getting stronger, you are growing muscle, providing strength. Increases are made with good form and not cheating on exercises. Learn more on frankzane.com.
Our lives are shaped by our minds. We become what we think. Action follows thought. What we think leads to what we say leads to what we do. So, it is important to think the right thoughts to elicit the right behaviors. Learn more on frankzane.com
Time Symmetry. What’s that? It says there are no special moments in time, one moment is as good as any other. In terms of bodybuilding the goal for longevity is to adhere to time symmetry as closely as possible throughout one’s life. It’s about staying in the present moment and conserving energy. Learn more on frankzane.com
Frank and Dante Frisiello, Steve Vai’s brilliant sideman. Great G3 Reunion show! Not only is Dante amazing on the guitar…you should see his abs!
Steve, Frank and Philip! We had a great time at Steve’s G3 Reunion Tour! These are amazing guitar Gods!
I don’t look up on anything as a superfood. I just follow a balanced diet. I get more protein in my diet than carbs, and I don’t get a lot of fat in my diet. I’ve been following this diet for quite some time. Learn more on frankzane.com
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