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Welcome to Unstoppable After 40, my weekly newsletter where I reveal cutting-edge tips to get fit in your 40s & 50s while growing your business or career.
What’s in store for today:
- What’s The Minimal Training To Maintain Muscle
- How To Build An Impressive Physique In Your 40s & 50s
- A Must-try Triceps Hack
Today’s issue is brought to you by Unstoppable After 40 Coaching Program. We help entrepreneurs, executives, and business owners to get fit in their 40s & 50s while growing their businesses and enjoying their lifestyles. (In less than 2 hours per week) .
A few years ago, I had a conversation with a potential client that shocked me.
He was obese.
When I asked him why that was the case, he proceeded to tell me that he didn’t understand.
He said…
“Ted, I eat so healthily. I drink green smoothies. I eat salads. I focus on protein. It doesn’t make sense.”
After he finished, I told him that he didn’t mention the most important part of nutrition: The numbers.
He didn’t know…
How many calories he was eating?
How many grams of protein he ate per day?
Or what his body fat % or muscle mass was.
You see, nutrition and health are about your numbers.
If you’re eating too many calories, then your fat levels will increase.
If you’re eating the right amount of nutrients, your cholesterol and blood sugar levels will be optimal.
The point is that you must assess the results of your health regimen with data, not feelings or thinking that you’re doing well.
Have you had a body fat test?
Have you had recent blood work?
Have you been tracking your workouts?
Just like running a business, knowing your numbers with your health is crucial.
Get the tests.
Then use the data to tell the real story about how you’re doing!
Here is your Unstoppable After 40 Friday Digest:
1. Have you ever wondered how often you need to lift weights to prevent muscle loss?
A 2017 randomized controlled trial published in the European Journal of Sports Science looked into this.
After completing a 12-week workout, participants were split into two groups:
- Training once a week
- Training once every 2 weeks
The results?
They found that training once every 2 weeks results in strength & muscle loss.
But once a week was enough to maintain their current strength level and muscle mass.
Keep that in mind when you feel you’re too busy to exercise. Just once a week is enough to prevent decline!
2. How To Build An Impressive Physique In Your 40s & 50s
How long does it take to build an impressive physique without steroids?
That’s just one of the questions I asked natural bodybuilder Cliff Wilson in a recent interview.
So if you’re looking to build a lot of muscle, especially in areas like the chest and shoulders, can be a lengthy process, often taking up to five years.
Cliff highlights the importance of patience and consistency, particularly for those not using performance-enhancing drugs.
This conversation serves as a reminder that sustainable progress in bodybuilding requires long-term dedication and a realistic understanding of the timeframes involved.
Listen to the whole episode if you want to hear more about the realities of building a muscular physique without using drugs (click below for the link):
3. My Must-try Triceps Exercise
Would you like a triceps exercise that will help balance the strength and symmetry between your arms?
Then give the single-arm triceps extension a try.
Research shows that single-arm exercises can improve muscle activation and asymmetry correction, leading to more balanced strength and development.
By isolating each arm, you make sure that your triceps are equally targeted. This reduces the risk of muscle imbalances.
How many sets? 2-4 will do.
How many reps? 6-15 per set.
Give it a try!
Legendary Life Coaching Client Highlight: Damon R.
Meet Damon, a 47-year-old CEO from Florida who struggled to maintain his health while expanding his business.
In 5 months, he dropped 27 lbs, went from size 44 to 38, and had more energy to grow his company and enjoy his hobbies than ever.
He followed a customized workout plan with short and effective workout routines that fit into his busy schedule, which he could do even when traveling.
Also, he had a customized nutrition protocol that was easy to follow and allowed him to enjoy his weekends without guilt.
The best part is that Damon went from overwhelmed and stressed to focused, grounded, and leaner without killing himself at the gym or following strict diets.
If you’re an entrepreneur who wants to be confident in your body and increase energy in a way that fits your busy life, click here for a strategy call.
Quote of the week:
“When you’re younger, it’s easy to underestimate how fleeting the days can be. Each choice matters. Each day matters.When you’re older, it’s easy to underestimate how much opportunity you still have. Don’t talk yourself out of it. It’s never too late to start.”– James Clear
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Until next week,
Ted Ryce
Celebrity Trainer, Health & Wellness Coach & Longevity Expert
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