40+ Fitness Podcast

On episode 749 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we on the five essential keys to strength training for individuals over 40. Coach Allan explored why full-body workouts, progressive overload, training volume, consistency, and proper recovery are crucial for building and maintaining strength as we age. Several points were raised, including the importance of using compound movements, adjusting your...

Join us on the Ultimate Men's Health Summit at https://40plusfitness.com/summit. On episode 748 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we're joined by Funk Roberts—a former professional athlete, best-selling author, and global influencer known for helping men over 40 transform their health and fitness naturally. On this episode, we dive deep into the core challenges men face after 40, from loss of identity...

On episode 747 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, Coach Allan breaks down the five essential keys to successful weight loss. Whether you're looking to shed a few pounds, build strength, or simply create healthier habits, today's episode offers practical tips and real-world wisdom to guide you on your journey. From cultivating the right mindset and understanding your true motivations, to embracing...

On episode 746 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, Coach Allan welcomes back Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson, New York Times best-selling author and founder of Bright Line Eating. In this episode, we dive into her latest book, "Maintain: Three Simple Shifts That Turn Temporary Weight Loss into Lasting Freedom." Weight loss is an incredible achievement, but as many of us know, maintaining that loss can be even...

On episode 745 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, Coach Allan dives into a powerful formula for achieving lifelong health and fitness, uncovering the real reasons why so many of us struggle to follow through on our wellness goals. Drawing from personal experiences and practical examples, Coach Allan explores the often-overlooked costs—and investments—of making meaningful change, including time, effort,...

On episode 744 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, Coach Allan explores the concept of "The Two Futures" when it comes to your health and fitness. This episode is about empowering you to choose a path toward a more energetic, healthy, and fulfilling future. Coach Allan shares personal stories and practical guidance, helping you envision what you truly want out of your life if you knew you couldn't fail....

On episode 743 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, Coach Allan asks the tough question: Are you ready to embrace the suck? In this special solo episode, Coach Allan opens up about a challenging stretch in his own life, including the loss of his mother, managing a complicated estate, and facing his own health setback with a cancer diagnosis and major surgery. Through his personal experiences, Coach Allan...

On episode 742 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, Coach Allan dives into a listener Q&A, addressing some of the most common—and crucial—questions facing health-minded adults over 40. Coach Allan unpacks strategies for staying motivated as a couple, outlines foundational functional fitness exercises for those in their 60s, explains the importance and methodology of power training as we age, and...

On episode 741 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, Coach Allan sits down with Scott Fulton, an internationally recognized expert in positive aging, to discuss his groundbreaking book, Function: Turn Your Blind Spots Into Strengths. Drawing from his extensive background as a researcher, author, and university lecturer, Scott shares powerful insights into the five key domains of function—strength and...

On episode 740 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of heat and its effects on health and fitness with renowned science journalist Bill Gifford, author of Hot Wired: How the Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger. Together, we explore how heat is both a risk and a remarkable tool for healing and performance. From the dangers of heat exhaustion and heat stroke to the...