Estimated read time1 min read

Start a Workout Plan


The surest path to peak performance in your 40s? Follow a plan. Our step-by-step training programs for guys in their 40s show you exactly what exercises to do, when to rest, and how hard to work.

Fitness advertisement promoting muscle building program.

Build Muscle

Build strength and muscle that will last for decades with our most complete training plan.

Get The Plan

back in shape plan

Get Fit Again

Get back in shape no matter how many weeks (or years) you’ve been out of the gym.

Get The Plan

dad bod arm shred

Grow Your Arms

Add strength and size to your tris and bis with this 4-days-a-week made-for-dads plan.

Get The Plan

4-Week Walking for Weight Loss Workout Plan Cover Image

Walk Off Weight

Shed pounds and boost your cardiovascular endurance with this walking plan.

Get The Plan

workout plan for shredding your abs

Lose Your Gut

Blast away fat, move better, and chisel your abs in just 30 minutes per workout.

Get The Plan


Build Muscle (and Keep It)


Age-related muscle loss isn’t inevitable. With these smart adjustments to your workouts and weekly split, you can ignite gains like never before and maintain them for life.

a person running on a track

Say Goodbye to Your Dad Bod With This 4-Week Workout Plan

CORY PIEHOWICZ
mature adult man working out at personal training gym

If You're Over 40, Fix These 4 Workout Mistakes

Yagi Studio//Getty Images
bobby maximus works out shirtless showing off his muscular body

Bobby Maximus Shares His Keys to Building Muscle After 40

male athlete posing with a muscular physique in a gym setting

This Workout Program Can Help Busy Dads Finally Achieve Their Six-Pack Goals

Peathegee Inc
Person exercising with an elliptical machine in a gym.

Think Muscle Growth Stops at 40? Experts Say the Real Problem Is Something Else.

tired senior sportsman sitting on barbell

5 Strength Training Exercises Men Over 40 Should Skip

Cavan Images//Getty Images
gladsome gentleman with bare torso exercising at the gym

Men Over 40 Can Add This Classic Biceps Builder to Their Workouts

Svitlana Hulko//Getty Images
exercising in the garden

Men Over 40 Can Bulletproof Their Shoulders With This Exercise

SolStock//Getty Images
i can do it

Men Over 40 Can Focus on Form to Build Big Arms

gradyreese//Getty Images
older man stretched in gym

A CrossFit Games Athlete Shared His Best Workout Advice for Men Over 40

Liam Bailey//Getty Images
full length of shirtless man with barbell standing in gym

Men Over 40 Can Use This Exercise to Build Back Strength and Power

Paul Aiken / EyeEm//Getty Images

Lose Stubborn Weight


Weight loss looks different at 40. Fat gets stored in more easily around your midsection and sticks around longer. When your old weight loss playbook won’t work, these strategies will.

portrait of an active senior man doing exercise in the city of berlin

The 8 Best Ways to Lose Weight After 40

Silke Woweries//Getty Images
a person lifting weights

Fighting to Get Back in Shape? This Workout Plan Is Your Path Forward.

Jordan Law
get fit in the city

Everything Men Over 40 Should Know About Running for Weight Loss

vgajic//Getty Images
4 week belly fat loss challenge

This 4-Week Workout Plan Will Blast Away Your Belly Fat

Getty Images/Christopher Malcolm/DigitalVision
mature strong man battling with rope

Why Guys Over 40 Should Still Get Their Ass Kicked in the Gym

Ridofranz//Getty Images
matthews

Fitness Author Michael Matthews Talks About Making Transformations After 40

Courtesy of Mike Matthews/Mario Kroes

Move With Less Pain


Back aches, tight hips, and shoulder pain? You don’t have to muscle through it. These simple stretches and mobility routines can help eradicate aches so you can focus on your gains.

man in 40s stretching in gym

Men Over 40 Can Move Better By Adding This Stretch to Their Routine

GETTY IMAGES/ svetikd//Getty Images
Demonstration of the Brettzel stretch exercise with physical trainers.

This Pair of Full-Body Stretches Can Make Men Over 40 Move Better

man practices yoga at poolside, while on holiday

This Stretch Can Help Men Over 40 Loosen Up Tight Hips

Paul McKenzie/ Ascent Xmedia//Getty Images
Man performing a yoga stretch on hands and knees.

This Simple Yoga Move Can Help Men Over 40 With Back Pain

Kathryn Wirsing
shot of a mature man sitting and taking a break after working out in the gym alone

This Series of Stretches Will Help Men Over 40 Maintain Strong, Healthy Hips

Kobus Louw//Getty Images
meditation is hanging out with your soul

Men Over 40 Should Embrace Their Inner Child for a Better Feeling Back

ljubaphoto//Getty Images
mature chinese man working out with personal trainer at gym

Men Over 40 Can Build Stronger, Healthier Shoulders With This Simple Exercise

BJI / Blue Jean Images//Getty Images

See Real Guys’ Transformations


Get the strategies real guys in their 40s used to lose weight and build muscle. From conquering slowing metabolism to overcoming yo-yo dieting, they share how they got shredded after 40.

courtesy of jason strimpel

The Diet and Workout That Helped This Guy Get 'Fight Club' Shredded at 40

Courtesy of Jason Strimpel
jason momoa

40 Fittest Celebrities Over 40 Who Will Inspire You to Hit the Gym

Anadolu
body transformation

How I Lost Weight and Built a Six-Pack in My 40s

before and after photos of a bald man who gained a six pack and built muscle

This 40-Year-Old Dad Used a Simple Hack to Lose 20% Body Fat

Courtesy of Ultimate Performance

Eat for Longevity


You don’t need to overhaul your diet once you hit your 40s. Follow these tips to fuel for more energy, gains, and longevity.

25 minute 25 grams of protein

25 Delicious High-Protein Meals You Can Make in Minutes

JULIA GARTLAND
macro counting for weight loss

Counting Macros Is a Smart Way to Lose Weight and Build Muscle

Getty
supps

12 Editor-Tested Supplements That Can Help Men Hit Their Nutrition Goals

unsplash
the best n/a drinks according to a sober chef

I’m a Chef With 16 Years of Sobriety. These Are My Favorite N/A Drinks.

Heather Willensky/Men’s Health
creatine for brain health

Creatine Is No Longer Just for Muscles. The Benefits on Brain Health, Memory, and Mood Are Shocking Experts.

Andrew B. Myers

Get Your Grooming Under Control


Your hair and skin change after 40—and your grooming routine should too. Streamline your daily regimen with these simple and effective tactics.

bearded man receiving haircut in the barbershop

The Ultimate Hair Care Guide For Men Over 40

Getty/ golero
shot of a mature man going through his morning routine in the bathroom at home

The Ultimate Skincare Guide for Men Over 40

Getty/ Jay Yuno
best hair loss treatments for men

We Tested the Most Popular Hair Loss Products for Men—Here’s What Really Works

JOE LINGEMAN
skincare routine for guys

I’m 42 and This 5-Minute Routine Transformed My Skin

Courtesy Gearing; MH Illustration
new science of going gray

Going Gray? Dermatologists Say This Serum Can Help Postpone Discoloring.

A person applying a hair product to their scalp.

3 Common Mistakes Men Make When Dyeing Their Hair — and What to Do Instead

Courtesy of American Crew
Lettermark
The editors of Men's Health are your personal conduit to the top experts in the world on all things important to men: health, fitness, style, sex, and more.