What is the "hit the wall" age for men and women where aging outpaces efforts against it?

Question

And what's the best response, to "age gracefully" or try to fight it at all costs?

When does fighting it become an embarrassment and why?

Answer 1

Women the mid 50's Men late 50's early 60's.

Answer 2

I can't speak for women, but for men I think it's 50-51. The battle is against gravity and the body just loses, no matter what efforts are made. However, muscle tone can be fairly well maintained. So, for aging gracefully I think is a state of mind anyway.