FortyPlus Fit

FortyPlus Fit

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FortyPlus Fit episodes

  • Debunking the Myths: Weight Loss After 40

    Reaching your health and fitness goals after 40 is an empowering journey, but navigating conflicting information can be overwhelming. This episode of FortyPlus Fit tackles eight tenacious myths specifically related to weight loss for individuals over forty.

    Join us as we bust common misconceptions surrounding:

    • Skipping meals
    • Late-night eating
    • Carbs and weight gain
    • The cost of healthy eating
    • Age limitations on muscle building and weight loss
    • Salads as a weight loss guarantee
    • The myth of calorie counting
    • The magic one-size-fits-all diet

    • We'll shed light on the truth behind these myths, providing evidence-based information and practical tips to help you navigate your weight loss journey effectively.

      Tune in for a myth-busting episode packed with valuable insights and inspiration to support your health and wellness goals after 40!

      1 hr 15 min
    • Incorporating Exercise into a Busy Lifestyle

      Feeling overwhelmed by a packed schedule and struggling to prioritize your health? This episode is your lifeline! We'll explore practical strategies for incorporating exercise into your already busy life, regardless of your fitness level.

      Join us as we discuss:

      • The biggest challenges individuals face when juggling a busy schedule and exercise.
      • Simple, time-saving tips and tricks to squeeze in physical activity throughout the day.
      • Effective strategies for overcoming common excuses and staying motivated.
      • Home-based exercises that require minimal equipment and can be done during quick breaks.
      • The mental and physical benefits of incorporating regular exercise, even in small doses.
      • Discover how to prioritize your well-being without sacrificing your time. This episode is packed with actionable advice to help you transform your lifestyle and create a sustainable fitness routine, leading to a healthier, happier you!

        41 min
      • Introducing strength training and discussing its benefits for overall health and weight management.

        Ready to jump start your fitness journey in your forties? This episode delves into the world of resistance training, revealing its impactful benefits for overall health and weight management. We'll explore:

        • What is strength training?
        • How to incorporate it into your busy lifestyle.
        • The amazing benefits of strength training:
        • Practical tips and strategies for getting started and staying motivated.
        • Whether you're a beginner or looking to take your fitness to the next level, this episode equips you with the knowledge and inspiration to unlock the power of resistance training and achieve a healthier, happier you.

          52 min
        • How to set realistic fitness goals and create a roadmap for success.

          Often times, when starting a program after some time away, we tend to set our workouts in alignment to how we used to be able to do it forgetting that our bodies have not only gotten older but likely heavier due to a sedentary lifestyle.

          In this episode we are going to cover some tips from our experience on how to set realistic goals when returning to working out or exercise in general.

          44 min
        • Creatine - Do guys over 40 need it?

          Creatine has become synonomous with the fitness industry. If you work out, you need creating - so we are told by most Instagram fitness experts. But what is creatine, why do you need it and how much do you actually need? We uncover all this as well as if this is needed for people over the age of 40 in this chat. See you there!

          26 min
        • Bulking and Cutting Diets for Guys over 40

          One of the strategies that is widely used in the fitness industry is bulking and cutting but what exactly is bulking and cutting and how do you apply it? More importantly should you as a guy over 40 use it? We cover all this and more in this episode of FortyPlusFit.

          23 min
        • Intermittent Fasting - Effective for Fat Loss after the age of 40?

          Intermittent fasting is definitely one of the buzz words at the moment. I am sure you have had an interaction with someone in the past week who swears by it's effectiveness as a diet. But is it really a diet? And if so how does it work exactly? In this episode we, or rather Twain unpacks what is intermittent fasting and how you can use it to reach your weight loss goals.

          20 min
        • Is Protein worth the hype when you are over 40?

          We have always been told that when working out you should be taking in large amounts of protein. This raises the questions, how much protein should we be taking? And is there an amount that is too much? Also as I age, I am told that my body does not digest as well anymore so should I take less protein? All of that is answered in this episode.

          22 min
        • Tips to help recovery after exercise for guys over the age of 40

          If you are like me, working out after the age of 40 is quite a different experience from when you did so during your twenties. More so if you have taken a hiatus and are now returning. The aches, the pains, the lethargy seems never ending. Before letting it derail you from your journey to a healthier and fitter you, take a listen to this podcast where we discuss some tips to ensure that you can optimize your recovery and get back to exercise and feeling stronger sooner.

          22 min
        • Getting back to fitness after the age of 40

          Once you reach the age of 40 there is often an inclination to improve your health and physique, at least in men. Getting rid of the "Dad Bod" and regaining that 6 pack from your youth starts entering all the New Year Resolutions. Sadly most of us fall off the wagon a few months later. In this podcast we will share some of the struggles you face and how to overcome them to ensure that you are setup for success on your journey to a healthier and leaner you.

          23 min

        About FortyPlus Fit

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        You know that voice in your head saying you're "too old" or "past your prime" when it comes to fitness? Time to silence it! This podcast is your guide to turning back the years by rediscovering your…

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