Your 40’s:  As you age, your muscle mass begins to decline, blood pressure, cholesterol and weight tend to increase and your risk for developing chronic diseases increases. Developing regular workout habits after the age of 40 should include aerobic exercise, strength training and flexibility exercises to help you combat the effects of aging and help you stay healthier for longer.

 

 

Your Body: You can reverse the dwindling muscle mass    

 

Your Workouts:

 

Use a training program which will strengthen all major muscle groups in the shortest amount of time, maximize energy expenditure & trigger a favorable hormornal response.   

 

 

Strength & Resistance Training:

 

Your muscle strength gradually starts to diminish during your 30’s so make sure you include some resistance training into your workouts to maintain a better body composition with less fat. Compound movements will help boost growth hormone levels.   

 

 

Cardio:

 

Aim for 2-3 30min cardio sessions/week to help boost your metabolism.  If you are really strapped for time, consider interval training.

Too much cardio will increase respiration and cell oxidation rates which will accelerate the aging process.

 

 

Your Diet:

  

Try eating a well balanced diet and reducing your alcohol and rich food intake. Consider taking a multivitamin to ensure your system is well nourished.    

 

If you are a hard working man, staying late at office does not mean you have to snack on, high calorie convenience food & drinks. Try bringing healthier snacks from home and switching to a drink with lower calorie & sugar levels.

 

 

 

CAUTION: If you have been physically inactive for some time, check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.  Doing too much exercise too soon can increase your risk for potential injuries. You can slowly and gradually work your way up to the recommended amounts of exercise. Choose activities you enjoy to increase your chances of sticking with your exercise routine and to help you develop long-term exercise habits.

 

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