đź’Ş The Underrated Power of Bodyweight Training After 40

PLUS: Stop Chasing Motivation — Do This Instead

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Ryan Engel
January 14, 2026

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TODAY’S LEVEL UP:

  • Coach’s Corner: The underrated power of bodyweight training after 40

  • Mindset Shift: Stop chasing motivation, do this instead

  • Question from Our Readers: “How often should I weigh myself?”

  • Fit Trivia: What 1970s TV character was known for flexing his biceps and saying, "I yam what I yam"?

The Underrated Power of Bodyweight Training After 40

Push-ups and planks might seem basic, but they’re anything but.

For men over 40, bodyweight movements are a smart way to stay strong, protect your joints, and build real-world function.

Here’s why they matter:

  • Low impact, high reward: No heavy weights = less wear and tear

  • Core activation: Movements like push-ups, dips, and squats demand full-body control

  • Anywhere, anytime: No excuses when the gym isn’t an option

Try finishing your workouts this week with a bodyweight finisher. Your shoulders, knees, and back will thank you.

FROM RYAN’S DESK

Doubt is loud. Action is louder. Stop waiting to feel confident and start proving it through work. Thinking stalls you; action sharpens you. Be the guy who moves despite uncertainty. That’s how confidence is built.

Mindset Shift: Stop Chasing Motivation, Do This Instead

Waiting for motivation is like waiting for the weather to be perfect; good luck with that.

Instead, focus on discipline and identity.

Here’s the key:

  • Think: What would a fit man do?

  • Then do that.

Once you act like the man you want to become, the results follow.

Consistency > hype. Show up, especially when you don’t feel like it.

Question from Our Readers:

“How often should I weigh myself?”

— Brian, 52, from Tampa, FL

Great question.

It depends on your goals.

  • Daily weigh-ins (at the same time each morning) can help you spot trends

  • Weekly weigh-ins are fine for tracking long-term change

  • Monthly progress photos and how your clothes fit often tell the real story

Remember, the scale isn’t the judge. It’s just one data point. Look at the big picture: energy, strength, confidence.

Fit Trivia: What 1970s cartoon character was famous for saying, “I yam what I yam” and flexing his muscles after eating spinach?

Answer: Popeye the Sailor! Popeye taught an entire generation that strength comes from what you put in your body; a lesson that still holds.

Ryan Engel, Intl. Fat Loss Coach

Ryan is a leading fitness coach and one of the most known professionals in the space.

He specializes in Body Recomposition and visual body aesthetics and has reached millions worldwide with his powerful messaging. He brings a unique, non-nonsense, yet sophisticated approach to body change.

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