🔥 Why Men Over 40 Need to Stop Skipping Warm-Ups

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Why Men Over 40 Need to Stop Skipping Warm-Ups

We get it, you’re busy. You want to get in, hit the weights, and go. But if you’re over 40 and skipping your warm-up, you’re leaving yourself wide open to injury and underperformance.

Here’s why a warm-up is essential:

• Improves joint mobility and blood flow, especially in areas that tighten with age (hips, shoulders).

• Activates stabilizer muscles to support heavier lifts safely.

• Preps your nervous system for better control, power, and reaction speed.

A good warm-up doesn’t need to be fancy—just 5–7 minutes of movement, mobility drills, and activation work go a long way.

Pro Tip: Build Your Weekend Plan Before It Derails Your Progress

Weekends are where most guys over 40 lose progress, not during the week.

Here’s how to avoid that “start over Monday” cycle:

• Pick your non-negotiables: Is it a workout? Meal prep? A long walk? Lock it in.

• Plan your splurges: If you’re having a beer or pizza, plan around it so the rest of the day stays clean.

• Keep moving: Even light activity like yard work or walking keeps your metabolism humming.

Structure your weekend just a little—and you’ll feel in control instead of behind the 8-ball on Monday.

Question from Our Readers:

“Do cheat meals actually help or hurt?”

— Rick, 48, Las Vegas, NV

Great question, Rick.

Here's the breakdown:

• One meal won’t ruin your progress; in fact, it can help if you're in a long-term calorie deficit by giving your body a mental and metabolic boost.

• But... a cheat weekend? That’s a different story.

To do it right:

• Eat your regular meals throughout the day so you're not starving by the time your cheat hits.

• Treat it like a planned meal, not a free-for-all.

• Avoid turning it into a binge. Enjoy the food, then get right back on track.

Used wisely, cheat meals can be a psychological weapon—not a sabotage button.

Fit Trivia: Which 1970s TV personality helped launch the home fitness craze with just a towel, a chair, and some motivational words?

Answer: Jack LaLanne! Dubbed the "Godfather of Fitness," LaLanne hosted The Jack LaLanne Show from the 1950s through the 1980s, preaching movement, clean eating, and positive thinking long before it was mainstream. And yes—he could do more pushups than most of us, even at 70.

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Editor: Michael Pender

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