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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.

Lose Weight
Burn fat and build muscle with this 4-week plan from 45-year-old trainer Cory Gregroy.
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Build Muscle
Build strength and muscle that will last for decades with our most complete training plan.
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Get Fit Again
Get back in shape no matter how many weeks (or years) you’ve been out of the gym.
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Grow Your Arms
Add strength and size to your tris and bis with this 4-days-a-week made-for-dads plan.
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Walk Off Weight
Shed pounds and boost your cardiovascular endurance with this walking plan.
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Lose Your Gut
Blast away fat, move better, and chisel your abs in just 30 minutes per workout.
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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.

This 12-Week Plan Shows How to Build Muscle After 40 Without Burning Out
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Think Muscle Growth Stops at 40? Experts Say the Real Problem Is Something Else.

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Men Over 40 Can Add This Classic Biceps Builder to Their Workouts
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Men Over 40 Can Bulletproof Their Shoulders With This Exercise
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Men Over 40 Can Focus on Form to Build Big Arms
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Men Over 40 Can Use This Exercise to Build Back Strength and Power
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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.

Guys in Their 40s Can Lose Weight and Build Muscle at the Same Time With This 4-Week Plan
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You Can Lose Weight By Walking. This 4-Week Workout Will Show You How.

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Everything Men Over 40 Should Know About Running for Weight Loss
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This 4-Week Workout Plan Will Blast Away Your Belly Fat
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Why Guys Over 40 Should Still Get Their Ass Kicked in the Gym
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Fitness Author Michael Matthews Talks About Making Transformations After 40
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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.

This 15-Minute Workout Helps Guys in Their 40s Train Without Pain
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Men Over 40 Can Move Better By Adding This Stretch to Their Routine
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This Pair of Full-Body Stretches Can Make Men Over 40 Move Better

This Stretch Can Help Men Over 40 Loosen Up Tight Hips
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This Simple Yoga Move Can Help Men Over 40 With Back Pain
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This Series of Stretches Will Help Men Over 40 Maintain Strong, Healthy Hips
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Men Over 40 Should Embrace Their Inner Child for a Better Feeling Back
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Men Over 40 Can Build Stronger, Healthier Shoulders With This Simple Exercise
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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.

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

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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.

The Ultimate Hair Care Guide For Men Over 40
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The Ultimate Skincare Guide for Men Over 40
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