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Ep 143: Unique Over 40 Workout Strategies for More Muscle, Energy, and Recovery with Brad Williams
FromWits & Weights | Nutrition, Lifting, Muscle, Metabolism, & Fat Loss
Ep 143: Unique Over 40 Workout Strategies for More Muscle, Energy, and Recovery with Brad Williams
FromWits & Weights | Nutrition, Lifting, Muscle, Metabolism, & Fat Loss
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54 minutes
Released:
Feb 2, 2024
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Podcast episode
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Do you know the fitness principles that can be adapted to the over-40 age group? Discover practical tips to maintain a strong and healthy lifestyle beyond 40!In this episode, Philip (@witsandweights) speaks with Brad Williams, host of the Over 40 Fitness Hacks podcast. Philip asked him to come on here to talk about the unique challenges and approaches for the over-40 demographic, when he was honored to be on his show recently. They discuss Brad’s motivations behind focusing on this age group, how fitness principles can be adapted to their age, and common age-related fitness myths. Brad shares his insights on effective training styles, managing stress and inflammation, and optimizing nutrition. Tune in and learn practical strategies for maintaining a strong and healthy lifestyle beyond 40.Over the last decade, Brad has owned and operated three gym locations in Orange County, and oversaw more than 40 independent personal trainers, each with their unique training styles. He built a loyal following and sought-after client/trainer community culture within his gym locations.Post-pandemic, Brad had to focus more on online training and started his fitness podcast called Over 40 Fitness Hacks. The show revolves around Brad’s passion for helping the over-40 crowd fight the aging process while still having a social life.Today, you’ll learn all about:2:17 Why focus on over-40 fitness5:30 Personal fitness and health changes now that you're over 4010:36 Training principles and adjustments for over 4015:05 Common misconceptions or objections to training over 4020:25 General training and programming principles26:54 How to manage inflammation and stress33:42 Mental health and fitness41:08 Counting micros (not just calories/macros)46:16 Muscle gain and strength expectations for 60s/70s49:28 The question Brad wished Philip had asked52:17 Where to find Brad52:48 OutroEpisode resources:Podcast "Over 40 Fitness Hacks" and website www.Over40FitnessHacks.comJoin our free insiders list to receive an EXCLUSIVE bonus interview with Brad on how he uses intermittent fasting, 36-hour fasts, EAAs, and more for his personal nutrition approach (and why)!? Win a prize by taking our Listener Survey! ? Support the show? Apply for 1-on-1 coaching!?? Schedule a FREE results breakthrough call with Philip? Join our Facebook community for accountability, live training/Q&As, & free challenges✉️ Join the FREE email list with insider strategies, bonus content, and exclusive articles!? Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS. The only food logging app that adjusts to your metabolism!? Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social and follow/tag @witsandweights? Love the podcast? Leave a 5-star review? Send a Q&A voicemail
Released:
Feb 2, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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