Keeping fit after 40. 3 tips to stay fit
Jul 02, 2025
Keeping fit after 40 has become easy in theory. Although many growth processes have slowed down, we can still build muscle at a slower rate. Does this mean less exercise? Unfortunately no. It requires a reallocation of time. We simply change the style of exercise. This article will highlight 3 tips to stay fit after 40. These tips are solutions to 3 major aging concerns. Joint deterioration, muscle loss, fat gain. Although we can stave off the inevitable, we can grow with our bodies. When we grow, we create a strong sustainable human long after 40!
3 Tips to stay fit after 40.
- Mobility - 60 minutes a week
- Muscle loss - More reps. Less volume.
- Fat gain - Kcal management.
I'll dive into detail for you!
1. Mobility - 60 minutes
Age equates to joint deterioration. Life fact. Another life fact, we can slow deterioration down with regular mobility exercise. A great starting point is 2-3 times a week for 20 minutes. Benefits are increased range of motion, and more strength! Yes! Mobility can increase your strength output. Find a routine
2. Muscle loss - Less volume. More reps.
We can pretend we are 22 if we’d like. We can lift heavy. Ignore the truth, and damage our bodies beyond repair. This is inevitable. OR. We can lift smart. Grow up with our bodies, and stay strong. Continuing to exercise after 40 is step 1. Step 2 is understanding what that means. It means less volume, and more reps. It means joint health with decreased potential for damage. It means thick, strong tendons without having to risk injury. It means physical longevity. More reps. Less volume.
3. Fat gain - Kcal management.
Be quiet. You do not have a choice. There is no debate. Human health begins with calories. As we age, we must understand our bodily processes are slowing down. If we continue to force them to work at the rate of a youngster, processes fail. Recognize this truth. Accept this truth. The efficiency of our bodily processes is amazing. Given the proper amount of basic fuel, bodily processes obtain homeostasis. A state of content, balanced harmony. Step 1 is to begin tracking your caloric intake. Step 2 is to compare it to general guidelines. Step 3 is to execute and adjust as needed. Get your calories online. Save your bodily processes.
3 Tips to stay fit after 40 recap
- Mobility - 60 minutes a week
- Muscle loss - More reps. Less volume.
- Fat gain - Kcal management.
In conclusion, growing up does not end until our last day. If we take the time to understand what that means for us as individuals, there is no limit to our accomplishments. Out of the many tips for exercising after 40, these 3 are time tested, data tested, and replicable across any population. For more information on where to begin, sign up for a 30 minute consultation with Andy.
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