5 Reasons Men Over 40 Need to Train Differently

If you’re a man in your 40s or 50s, chances are you’ve noticed training doesn’t feel the same as it did at 25. Workouts that used to leave you feeling energised now leave you sore for days. The weights don’t move as easily. Injuries crop up more often. And somehow, the belly fat seems harder to shift, even if you’re “working just as hard.”

Once you hit 40, your body changes and your training needs to change with it.

That doesn’t mean giving up on strength, muscle, or performance. In fact, it’s the opposite. With the right approach, men in midlife can build strength, maintain a lean physique, and perform at a high level for decades. But the key is training smarter, not harder.