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TODAYāS LEVEL UP:
Coachās Corner: Why Your Metabolism Isnāt Broken, Itās Just Confused
Pro Tip: The Best Time to Eat Carbs If You're Over 40
Question from Our Readers: āHow can I build muscle without getting bulky?ā
Fit Trivia: What iconic ā80s movie featured a training montage set to āEye of the Tigerā?
Why Your Metabolism Isnāt Broken, Itās Just Confused
Many men over 40 blame a ābroken metabolismā when they start gaining fat and losing energy, but itās usually not broken. Itās just adapted to the wrong signals.
Hereās what confuses it:
Skipping meals, then overeating at night
Constantly dieting with no structure
Long cardio sessions with no resistance training
Low protein intake and poor sleep
The fix? Start giving your body the right cues again:
Eat enough protein (at least 0.8ā1g per pound of bodyweight)
Train with resistance 3ā4x per week
Sleep and hydrate well
Stay consistent for 4+ weeks
The metabolism isn't your enemy; it's your adaptive engine. Letās teach it how to run hot again.
FROM RYANāS DESK
Comfort feels good now, but costs you later. Every easy choice chips away at your potential. Step into the things you resist, the early mornings, the clean meals, the tough workouts. Be the guy who chooses growth over comfort. Thatās where your edge is forged.
Pro Tip: The Best Time to Eat Carbs If You're Over 40
You donāt need to fear carbs. In fact, timing them right can supercharge energy and fat loss.
Hereās how:
Before workouts: Carbs give you fuel and power for better lifts. Think oats, banana, or rice.
After workouts: Your body is primed to absorb carbs and shuttle them into muscles. Great time for rice, potatoes, or fruit.
Nighttime: Yes, carbs at night can help calm cortisol and improve sleep (bonus: better recovery and testosterone).
Skip the ācarbs are evilā mindset; strategic carbs are your ally after 40.
Question from Our Readers:
āHow can I build muscle without getting bulky?ā
ā Jason, 46, from Tampa, FL
Jasonāgreat question, and a common concern.
Hereās the truth: building lean muscle is hard, especially as you age. You wonāt bulk up overnight.
To stay lean while gaining strength:
Focus on compound lifts (push, pull, legs)
Use moderate weight, higher reps (8ā15)
Prioritize clean nutrition and protein intake
Avoid dirty bulking or excess calorie surpluses
Think Hollywood lean, not bodybuilder bulk. Youāll look more athletic, defined, and capableānot puffy or oversized.
Fit Trivia: What iconic ā80s movie featured a training montage set to āEye of the Tigerā?
Answer: Rocky III! Sylvester Stalloneās Rocky franchise made training montages legendary. āEye of the Tigerā became a symbol of grit and comeback energyāa perfect anthem for anyone transforming their body after 40.
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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