The over-40 fall/winter mass training program. With the cold months approaching, it's a great time to rethink training and shift gears a bit. I always think of my training in terms of seasons. Not necessarily the four-yearly seasons, but more about how my training goals and life stressors cycle throughout the year. For example, I … Continue reading Do Over 40 Trainers Need Lower Volume for More Muscle?
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7 Things No One Tells You About Building Muscle After 40
Building muscle after 40 isn’t impossible. Everyone from professional athletes, to weekend warriors, and even bodybuilders is experiencing success and longevity well into their forties. Muscle is muscle no matter how old you are and if your training is dialed in, your diet is on point, and you’re taking the proper steps for rest and … Continue reading 7 Things No One Tells You About Building Muscle After 40
Do You Want to Get Lean After 40?
Do you think it's a never-ending uphill climb to a leaner physique after 40? Here's another article I wrote from Fitness Volt detailing some of the most important principles about getting lean after 40. Can You Get Lean After 40? Enjoy!
Bigger Legs and 5 Changes to Make After 40
Here are a few articles I've written for Fitness Volt lately. In them, I go over how to really train after 40, bigger legs after 40, and 5 changes you can make right now for better results. Check them out below. Over 40 Training Always wonder if you need to change things up after a … Continue reading Bigger Legs and 5 Changes to Make After 40
Over 40 and New Fitness Tech
A student of mine recently approached me about training and wanted my opinion on a new fitness app he was contemplating using. He spoke on end about all the things this app could do to inevitably help him achieve his goals of more lean muscle. The app, he explained, tracked everything from reps and sets … Continue reading Over 40 and New Fitness Tech
An Effective Diet Plan From a Reader
Nick, a long-time reader of the blog, recently communicated to me about looking at his diet plan. He had seen a few diet plans of mine in other articles and needed a little advice about whether he was on the right track or not. At the risk of sounding overly simplistic, I wrote back that … Continue reading An Effective Diet Plan From a Reader
New Leg Training Routine for My Bad Knee
My leg training has been mostly successful for the past few weeks. However, as with all things it can get a bit stale. Always willing to change, I once again shifted gears and came up with another knee-friendly leg routine. What's different? I didn't reinvent the wheel or anything, but I did throw in two … Continue reading New Leg Training Routine for My Bad Knee
What’s the Best Body Part Split if You’re Over 40?
If you're like me you love training. Not "get in shape with step class" kind of training, but bodybuilding style training that puts muscle on your frame. (Nothing wrong with step class, just not my cup of tea). I love the pump of blood, I love pushing myself, and I love the discipline. But this … Continue reading What’s the Best Body Part Split if You’re Over 40?
Can I Get Real Physique Results After 40?
I'll get straight to it. You can make real over 40 physique results. At (currently) 45 I am living proof. Let's go over a few things to consider when designing, or modifying a training program so you can stay or start on the road to progression after 40. As I always say, the first thing … Continue reading Can I Get Real Physique Results After 40?
Brad Borland 