🤯 Why Most Men Over 40 Are Training Wrong

PLUS: One Overlooked Benefit Of Strength Training

Author

Ryan Engel
January 12, 2026

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TODAY’S LEVEL UP:

  • Coach’s Corner: Why most men over 40 are training wrong

  • Did You Know?: One overlooked benefit of strength training

  • Question from Our Readers: “Should I eat the same macros every day?”

  • Fit Trivia: What iconic ‘80s movie training montage inspired generations to hit the gym?

Why Most Men Over 40 Are Training Wrong

If your workouts haven’t changed in years, it's likely why your body hasn’t either.

Here’s what most guys over 40 are getting wrong:

  • They train like they’re 25: Endless chest day and ego lifts don’t build a lean, injury-free physique at 45.

  • They ignore recovery: At this age, recovery is the secret weapon. Smart training is more important than hard training.

  • They forget the purpose: You’re not training for the bench press record, you’re training for strength, leanness, and longevity.

Focus on compound movements, mobility, and intensity over volume.

You’ll feel better, look better, and actually enjoy showing up.

FROM RYAN’S DESK

Talent is uneven. Consistency is dependable. Don’t rely on natural ability; build habits that show up consistently every day. Talent might impress early; consistency wins long-term. Be the guy who keeps going when others fade. That’s how results are earned.

Did You Know?: One Overlooked Benefit Of Strength Training

Why that matters:

  • It makes your body better at handling carbs (meaning less gets stored as fat).

  • It helps stabilize blood sugar, reducing energy crashes and cravings.

  • It lowers your risk of diabetes and improves overall metabolic health.

So yes, lifting weights helps you look good.

But it’s also one of the most powerful tools for your long-term health.

Question from Our Readers:

“Should I eat the same macros every day, or should they change based on training?”

— Chris, 52, from Jacksonville, FL

Great question, Chris.

Here’s the quick rule:

  • Same macros every day: Easier to track, simpler routine. Still very effective.

  • Different macros (aka cycling): Slightly more advanced. More carbs on training days, fewer on rest days.

If you’re just getting started, keep it consistent daily.

Once you're consistent, then you can consider cycling based on your workouts.

Fit Trivia: What iconic ‘80s movie training montage inspired generations of gym-goers?

Answer: Rocky IV! From lifting logs in the snow to sprinting up mountains, Rocky’s Soviet showdown prep became the ultimate motivation for gritty, no-frills training. If you didn’t blast Hearts on Fire at least once while lifting… did you even grow up in the '80s?

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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