At what age would you say you're at your physical best?

[RobArb]

i'd say around about 37

 

That's convenient Steve:biggrin:

 

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[Stephen Blair]

Under 30 for sure for me

[HCR]

All other factors being equal, late 20s. No shortage of peer reviewed articles showing that.

 

However, I'm 40 and I'm possibly the fittest I've ever been. That's because I train (a) more and (b) more intelligently than ever before, not because I'm at my peak level of receptiveness to training.

[Rodeodog]

Its all in the mind i think. although your body at a young age may be younger and tighter. Without the correct mind set you wont get the most out of it. lots of young people moaning that they ache and are tired were as the older generation just get on with it. my opinion anyway.

[born2trot]

I think generally 28-32 is the prime years for major strength / endurance events .

[Rich Rule]

I am at my fittest at the time of writing. Mind you i would have written exactly the same 5 or 10 years ago.

 

It's all in the head.

[Mick Stockbridge]

5 or 10 years ago you'd have climbed that ivy/dog rose covered oak instead of stunt felling it Rich.......

[Rich Rule]

Aaahha, yes you at probably correct but I was 5 or 10 years stupider then.

[arniecardigan]

I would probably say around 25ish but couldn't be sure as I've always been of the mindset of lets work like nutters earn the money and go home!!!

I've always been so competative being beaten wasn't an option so I worked harder and faster than everyone however I didn't work smarter and as I result I now have worn discs in my back (one has gone completely) doctor and surgeon both agree its just from over work!

I now have to work smarter and accept that I'm 40 going on 60 and my climbing days are numbered!!!

 

So to all the young-uns out there tearing around take my advice and work smarter!!!

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

It's 29 officially. Tour de France winners almost always bow out after 29. Personally tho I've felt half dead since about 20!