🏋️ Why You’re Not Recovering as Fast After 40

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Why You’re Not Recovering as Fast After 40

Let’s talk about something most men over 40 notice—but rarely adjust for:

You don’t recover like you used to, and that’s OK.

When you were 25, you could hit legs hard, drink beer after, sleep 5 hours, and still train the next day.

Now?

• You feel sore longer

• Your sleep hits your workouts harder

• Stress takes more of a toll on gains

But here’s the upside:

Smarter training = better results.

Focus on:

• Quality over quantity

• Mobility and warm-ups

• Solid sleep and protein intake

• Listening to your body, not your ego

Recovery isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s a performance strategy.

Must-Know:

Sleep Is Your #1 Legal Performance Enhancer

Lack of sleep leads to:

• Lower testosterone

• Higher cortisol (stress hormone)

• Cravings and poor decision-making

• Slower muscle recovery

Aim for 7–8 hours, minimum. No supplement can replace it.

Question from Our Readers:

“How many rest days should I take per week?”

– Greg, 51, from Tampa

Most men over 40 thrive on:

• 3–4 strength training days/week

• 1–2 light activity days (walking, mobility, biking)

• 1 full rest day

The key isn’t doing less—it’s doing just enough and doing it well.

Remember: muscles grow while recovering, not while lifting.

Fit Trivia: Which 90s video game featured a character who gained superpowers from working out in a prison gym?

Answer: Streets of Rage 2 – Max Thunder! Max was a pro wrestler and former bodybuilder who made his debut in Streets of Rage 2. Legend says he trained so hard while locked up that he broke steel bars during a pull-up contest. Pure 16-bit muscle mayhem.

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Editor: Michael Pender

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