Over 40: Freakin Awesome | Midlife Health and Fitness Podcast | Over 40 Fat Loss, Health & Wellbeing
If you're over 40 it's not 'too late' to look after your fitness, health and body shape, while regaining energy & drive again! I'm 50, and an Irish dad of 3 and have been a fitness and health coach for 16 years, so believe me I know how much of a sh*tshow life can be these days for us! I talk about DOABLE health and fitness for men and women, how to balance hormones naturally (so our bodies WORK again), the best supplements (and the cr*p ones to avoid!), plus workouts for folks our age, and fat loss diet approaches that suit our he...
So what's a realistic time frame for fat loss at our age?
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If You Can Read Literature You Can Work Out Consistently
That Dostoevsky has taught me anything, let alone about workout consistency is not something I expected to be saying as a health and fitness coach!
But finishing Crime and Punishment on holiday turned out to have more in common with getting in shape after 40 than I could have imagined.
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The 6 Sneaky Killers Of Fat Loss After 40
Why can't I lose weight? If you're in your 40s or 50s, eating reasonably well, getting some exercise in, but the weight just won't shift, you're almost certainly making at least two or three of these six common mistakes.
I'm Chris, a health and fitness coach who has worked with men and women in midlife for 16 years, and these are the habits I see repeatedly that stop you losing weight after 40.
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How Long To Lose Weight After 40 (Honest Answer)
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I'm Chris, a health and fitness coach for the over 40s, and the question of how long fat loss actually takes is probably the one that comes up most with new clients, usually a few weeks in when motivation starts to waver.
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I Had Zero Energy. Fixed 5 Things. Now I Love Mornings ;-)
I had zero energy in my 40s until I fixed 5 things.
If you're always tired in your 40s/50s, exhausted no matter how much you sleep, or running on caffeine just to get through the day, this video is for you.
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Why You Keep Waking Up At Stupid O'Clock (And How To Fix That)
Why do you wake up at 3am and can't get back to sleep?Â
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If you're in your 40s or 50s and finding yourself wide awake in the early hours, brain already running, unable to drift back off, this video explains exactly why it happens and what you can do about it.
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6 Genuinely Useful Health Tips If You're A Guy Over 40
6 simple health tips for men and women over 40 that actually make a difference. Not the generic stuff — the things that specifically matter at this stage of life!
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I'm Chris, a health and fitness coach for the over 40s, and at 49 I've learned the hard way what to pay attention to and what to ignore.Â
In this video I share the six things I'd tell anyone in their 40s and 50s to...
Can You Try TOO Hard To Lose Weight (And Fail)?
Why does trying harder to lose weight after 40 never seem to work?
If you've gone all in on a diet, held it together for two weeks and then watched it fall apart, this video explains exactly why that keeps happening.
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I'm Chris, a health and fitness coach for the over 40s, and after 16 years of coaching men and women through this I can tell you it's almost never a willpower problem. It's a load...
The 4 Types Of Fitness You Need As You get Older
Are you actually fit after 40? If you're already exercising but not sure whether what you're doing is enough for all round health, strength and fitness as you get older, this video gives you a clear answer.
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I'm Chris, a health and fitness coach who has worked with men and women in their 40s and 50s for 16 years.Â
Most people I work with are already doing something, going to the gym, running, walking, playing sport, but they're missing o...
7 Life Lessons That Working Out Can Teach Us
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This episode covers the 7 life lessons that lifting weights has taught me over the years, about life, relationships, work, career and staying consistent.
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Winning The Mental Battle So You Can Actually Stick To the Plan
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You know what to do to get in shape after 40 - lift weights, eat protein, sleep more. So why aren't you doing it?Â
I will break down how to win the mental game of getting fit after 40 by building systems that make healthy choices automatic.
After 16 years coaching men over 40, I've learned that willpower and motivation always fail. You need a system that removes daily decisions and makes fitness happen on autopilot.Â
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You Only Need 3 Workouts A Week - Here's Why.
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 This episode covers workout volume and why working out 6 days a week probably means you're making minimal progress (and fall into one of the two camps I explain). Email me [email protected] with questions or to discuss my coaching programs.
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Working Out Smarter After 40 (Volume, Frequency, Intensity)
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For years I struggled to understand how to structure my workouts in my 40s - training too much and feeling exhausted, or not doing enough and making zero progress.Â
Then I figured out this 3-dial framework that changed everything. Now at 49, I'm in better shape than I was at 31, training just 3 times a week for 40-45 minutes.
In this episode, I break down the three workout variables every man o...
5 Terrible and 5 Awesome Supplements For Older Guys
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In this episode, I break down which supplements are complete BS (testosterone boosters, multivitamins, fat burners, pre-workout supplements) and reveal the 5 best supplements men over 40 should actually take to boost testosterone naturally, build muscle after 40, improve sleep quality, reduce belly fat, and optimize health after 40.
Supplements to AVOID After 40:
Testosterone booster supplements (don't work, waste of money)
Multivitamins for men (ineffective approach)
Fat burner supplements (just expensive caffeine)
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How I Eat Burgers For Lunch, Drink Beer, Yet Stay In Shape
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This episode covers how I eat every week to maintain my weight (or lose some when I want) while eating like a normal fella, including having a burger for lunch most days and a few beers every weekend.
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Why Working Out More Isn't Better (Busy Work Kills Progress)
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This episode dives into the high volume workout trap men fall into when it comes to trying to get fit after 40 - we either avoid working out because we don't have 5 hours a week, or we start working out 5 hours a week and it's all too much and we stop.
Intensity beats volume for older guys. We can work hard (intensity) but we need extra time to recover and...
Avoid These 8 Mistakes I Made Aged 40
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This episode covers the 8 mistakes I made aged 40, 8 mistaken belief really, that stopped me making progress and mad me grumpy and unproductive at work too!
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Stop Asking About Brown Rice (And Missing The Point)
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Stop Overthinking Fitness: Essential Health Tips for Men Over 40
Tired of getting lost in endless fitness details while your gym membership collects dust? This episode cuts through the noise to focus on the fitness fundamentals that actually matter for men over 40.
If you've ever spent hours researching brown rice vs white rice, creatine water temperature, or the perfect supplement timing while skipping workouts, this is your wake-up call. The most important healthy habits aren't found in complicated details - they're...
I Gained 3lbs By Ignoring My Own Advice | Getting Back On Track Post-Holiday
Getting Back on Track After Holiday: How to Start Working Out Again Without Going Mental
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Struggling to get back on track after holiday? You're not alone. In this episode, I share my own brutal reality of trying to restart my fitness routine after returning from Greece - and why I gained more weight AFTER my holiday than during it.
If you've...
Use This 2-Phase Approach To Get In Shape FOR GOOD
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How to Get Back in Shape After 40: The 2-Phase System That Actually Works for Busy Men
Struggling to lose weight after 40? Tired of starting diet and exercise programs only to quit after a few weeks? You're not alone. Most men over 40 face the same frustrating cycle of starting strong then falling off the wagon when life gets hectic.
In this comprehensive guide, I'll reveal the exact 2-phase...
Why You Should Build Your Own ZMA Supplement (Testosterone & Sleep)
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Why Standard ZMA Supplements Don't Work for Men Over 40 (Build a Better Version)
Most ZMA supplements use cheap, poorly absorbed forms of zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B6 that your body struggles to utilize effectively.Â
For men over 40 dealing with declining testosterone and poor sleep quality, these inferior ingredients mean you're not getting the hormonal and recovery benefits you're paying for.
This episode reveals why standard ZMA products fail older men and provides a complete guide t...
Why Fasting for Fat Loss Can Be a Recipe for DISASTER
If you've tried fasting for fat loss but found it backfired, you're not alone. While intermittent fasting can be effective, strict 16:8 approaches often don't work well for fasting after 40, especially for men juggling careers, families, and regular workouts.
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This episode reveals the real dangers of fasting that affect men over 40 differently than younger guys. From sluggish morning workouts to afternoon energy crashes, rigid eating windows can actually work against your goals.Â
Fasting after 50 becomes even more challenging as r...
THIS Is The Perfect Workout Program For Busy Fellas | Variable Intensity Training
If you're looking for the best workout program for men over 40 that actually fits your busy life, Variable Intensity Training could be exactly what you need.Â
Nope it's not just another rigid workout plan for men 40+ - it's a genuinely flexible system with three different workouts you can mix and match based on your time and energy levels.
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Most workout programs fail because they don't account for real life. Some days y...
6 Steps to Stop or Cut Down Drinking Alcohol | Mens Health
If you want to stop drinking alcohol completely or cut down drinking alcohol significantly, this episode gives you 6 practical steps to regain control without going to extremes.Â
This isn't about addiction recovery - it's for guys who want to learn how to cut down on alcohol and build a healthier relationship with drinking after 40.
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Many men over 40 f...
'Atomic' Habits For Men's Health After 40 | Mens Healthy Habits
If you're struggling to build healthy habits after 40 despite knowing what to do, this episode shows you how to apply the atomic habits framework to finally make diet and exercise automatic.Â
Most guys our age rely on willpower and motivation, which works for a few weeks then completely falls apart when life gets busy.
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The atomic habits system from James Clear works differently - it uses psychology and environment design to make healthy habit b...
Truth About Full Body Workouts After 40 (Should You Do Them?)
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This episode talks about the power of Full Body Workouts for guys over 40, including a sample routine and how to get the most of these workouts!
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Which Alcohol Is Good For Weight Loss? (Lowest Calorie Alcoholic Drinks)
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This episode covers the 4 lowest calorie drinks to choose on a night out to still indulge a little without derailing your fat loss goals!
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Our Top 5 Testosterone Killers (And How To Fix Them!)
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This episode covers why you have unnecessarily low Testosterone (5 reasons) and how to turn things around ASAP!
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The Habit That Changes EVERYTHING For Guys Our Age
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This episode is all about a simple morning routine (nothing weird!) that makes it more likely you'll prioritize your health and fitness each and every day!
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The 3 Supplements That Actually Help Guys Over 40
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This episode is all about the 3 supplements I recommend for all men after 40. This will save you a lot of money!
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The ONLY 3 Reasons You Can't Get In Shape (+ Fixes!)
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This episode covers the only 3 areas of your life that could be keeping you stuck and not making progress with your weight loss and fitness/health efforts!
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Staying Consistent With Diet and Workouts When Life Gets Chaotic
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This episode discusses how to stay consistent with diet and exercise when life gets crazy busy - learn this and there'll be no stopping you!
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Why just drinking less beer won't help you lose weight
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In this episode I'm talking beer, and why it's not the sole reason for your weight gain.
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High Intensity Training for (Slightly!) Older Guys
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This episode is all about how to save HOURS in the gym by adopting a more minimalist, 'high intensity' approach to workouts. Not quite as hardcore as the Mr Olympia bodybuilders who've used this way of training, but still very effective for older guys trying to build muscle.
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Stop 'Trying' To Get In Shape | Do This
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This episode is all about the mindset shift you need to make if you're constantly trying different approaches to losing weight, workout out consistently to get in shape and boost your health as you get older.
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<...If Your Healthy Habits Always Fail, Do This...
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Why Smart, Successful Men Struggle To Get In Shape
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This episode asks whether your faith and reliance on the same intelligence that has made you successful at work, actually works against you when it comes to fat loss and getting in shape as you get older.Â
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Why You Need To Start Now (Even If You're Busy)
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The Exercise Myth Keeping Us Fat
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This episode covers why we prioritise cardio and workouts when it comes to fat loss, and why that's dumb and what to do instead!
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The Two-Ticks Method For Workout Consistency
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This episode covers how to make sure you stick with workouts by making sure you tick the TWO fundamentally important boxes...
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