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I'm 48, and I'm not exactly a bodybuilding champ, but I'm 'way bigger and stronger than I need to be, because I don't do physical labor for a living and I'm not active in strenuous sports, beyond bicycling. So why do this? Because it makes me feel not old. I may not be as fast as I used to be, but I'm stronger and more flexible than I ever was. I can lift anything I need to lift and do anything I need to do. And at my age, a lot of guys just don't keep themselves up and start the long slide into old age. By doing what I do, I feel as physically competent as I did 20-25 years ago, when I still had nature on my side.
Having a lot of muscle also makes me feel better in general. Before I put it all on, I used to get sick more often. Not any more. I don't get cold very easily, and I have more energy than before. And frankly, a good heavy workout just relieves tension something fierce, which is another help if you want to live to a good, healthy old age.
It's nice to be big, and there's some narcissism there maybe. But it's more about staying me -- staying strong, staying competent, and staying safe.
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