Strength Is Freedom: Why Men in Midlife Must Train for Strength First

Most men say they want more freedom.

More time. More energy. More ability to travel, explore, play, and actually use their life.

But freedom doesn’t come from having fewer responsibilities. Freedom comes from capacity. And capacity is built on strength.

From around the age of 30, we begin to lose muscle mass at a rate of approximately 3–8% per decade, with the rate accelerating after the age of 60.