Build A Body You’re Proud Of After 40 with Ben Brown of Body Systems

Episode overview

Most men over 40 think their best days are behind them. Ben Brown would disagree.

In this conversation, Rod and Ben talk about what it takes for high-performing fathers to build a body they are proud of, without wrecking their marriage, career, or sanity. They break down time, stress, hormones, training, and the mindset shifts dads need if they want long-term health, not another 6-week sprint.

The story of Ben’s dad, weight gain, and the wake-up call that shaped Ben’s mission

How Ben’s own health crash and fatigue changed the way he sees training and nutrition

Why high-performing men often feel exhausted despite “doing everything right”

How to run a simple time and screen-time audit to find training windows

What fathers over 40 need to change in their training plan

How to think about fatigue, labs, and hormone health without panic

The idea of a personal “operating system” for health, not random hacks

Practical non-negotiables for sleep, steps, lifting, and food

How being a husband and father of three shapes the way Ben coaches men today

Ben Brown is the owner and head nutrition and fitness coach at Body Systems, a virtual coaching company focused on helping high-performing men 40+ build a body they can be proud of through personalized nutrition, strength training, and lifestyle systems.

He is the co-founder and head coach behind The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, a long-running podcast where he interviews experts on nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle for long-term health.

Ben is a husband and father of three, and he coaches from the same principles he uses to manage his own health, work, and family life.

Site: https://www.bodysystems.com

Instagram: @bodysystemscoaching

Podcast: The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show

Free Father’s Roadmap & resources: https://4fitfatherhood.com

Coaching for fathers: https://youcancallmecoach.com

Fatherhoodies gear: https://fatherhoodies.printify.me

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