Strength Training After 40: Why Age is Not a Limitation

In this episode of the TraintoAdapt Podcast, Adam Shergold and Kaeden Stander challenge the myths about aging and fitness. Far from being a limitation, life after 40 can be one of the most powerful times to start strength training — if you approach it the right way.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

• Why studies show adults in their 50s can sometimes build muscle faster than those in their 20s.
• The truth about metabolism, recovery, and adaptation after 40 — and why it means training smarter, not easier.
• How strength training can reverse muscle loss, boost hormones, and reduce depression symptoms by up to 30%.
• The three essentials for training safely after 40: assessment, innovative progression, and proper recovery.
• Why mastering the six movement patterns (squat, hinge, push, pull, rotate, carry) is key for both performance and everyday independence.
• How nutrition needs shift after 40 — including the importance of protein timing and anti-inflammatory foods.
• Why functional goals like playing with grandkids, carrying groceries with ease, or improving sports performance create long-term motivation.

This episode proves that aging doesn’t mean slowing down — it means getting strategic. With the right approach, you can build muscle, stay injury-free, and improve your quality of life well into your 40s, 50s, and beyond.

Listen now to learn how to become the strongest, healthiest version of yourself today — because age is just a number when you train to adapt.