I got started because I'm aging and started feeling weaker and tired and a neighbor wanted to test his workout ideas for individuals that had no or limited weight training experience, were older and that he could track their progress. It worked for me because I also heard that it is important to lift – especially once you're over 50 years old. I want to be a healthy older guy and live a good life in my later years. And it was convenient.

Started lifting with a couple friends in February (one has a full gym in his garage). I enjoy the company and seeing that I can lift more and more weight without getting to sore. That parts fun. But, I have a very hard time seeing that this is something that I can enjoy doing for even a year or two. I think that maybe I can lift for 4 months and then take a break, then start up for 4 months.... It just doesn't seem sustainable – especially without a workout partner. It almost feels like I'm near the peak of what my body can lift*.

What do some of you healthy guys do? Is weight lifting sustainable over time? It just seems like an activity that can't continue in perpetuity.

*I'm 5'9" / 179 lbs. In 3+ months (barbells and plates): 200 lbs. squat (3 sets), 250 lbs. deadlift (3 sets), 177 bench press (3 sets), 102 overhead press (3 sets)... plus sets of curls, lats and a couple other things (we only really track the 4 items). It has been fun to see what was difficult early on and the progress made. At my physical, my doctor labeled me as 'obese' because I weigh too much for my height.