Forty might be the new twenty, and for many, life feels better than ever. But physical signs of aging are starting to creep up on us at that age. Our backs ache a bit more than ten years ago; we feel tired more often; and let’s not talk about our knees and shoulders.
So, how do you go about strength training in your forties? Do you build less muscle mass compared to ten or twenty years ago? Is it more dangerous? Should you only do crossword puzzles instead?
In this episode, we discuss considerations when strength training after the age of 40, answer common questions people have about getting started in the gym at this age, and talk about whether your dietary needs change with age.
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This is episode 56 of the podcast. Check out the five previous episodes below:
- Episode 55: How Many Sets per Muscle Group and Workout?
- Episode 54: Results from Maxing out in the Bench Press Every Day
- Episode 53: Signs You Might Be Ego Lifting – New Mailbag!
- Episode 52: You Should Do More Than One Type of Bicep Curl
- Episode 51: Why Cycle between Bulking and Cutting?
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