Strength Training Over 40

Progressive overload is the fundamental principle which underpins the achievement of every measurable strength increase one can make through strength training. Without deliberate, planned progression, a program simply maintains the strength level you already have rather than producing new strength gains.

In your twenties, a mediocre coach or a generic program can be a mild inconvenience, and a lesson learned. For busy adults over 40, the wrong guidance can genuinely cost you months of progress; be it through ineffective and/or inappropriate programming from an unsuitable coach, through injury, or just by being put off training altogether after having a bad experience(s). This article will discuss some of the most important factors in considering if a coach is suitable for you

f you're over 40 and thinking about starting a strength training program, then you've probably already run into a few reasons to talk yourself out of it...

If you are over forty years of age, one of the single best things you can do for your overall health and physical well-being is to lift weights. The research on this is consistent and it paints a clear picture; strength training in your forties, fifties, and on into your sixties and beyond can slow the physical effects of ageing, protect your joints, and keep you feeling capable and energetic as you age.