EPISODE · Nov 13, 2025 · 8 MIN
Working Out Smarter After 40 (Volume, Frequency, Intensity)
from Over 40: Freakin Awesome | Mens Health and Fitness Podcast | Men Over 40 Fat Loss and Muscle · host Chris Davidson | Mens Fitness & Health Coach
https://ovr40.co/chat to book a free chat with me and Get Unstuck with workouts, diet and lifestyle habits.For years I struggled to understand how to structure my workouts in my 40s - training too much and feeling exhausted, or not doing enough and making zero progress. Then I figured out this 3-dial framework that changed everything. Now at 49, I'm in better shape than I was at 31, training just 3 times a week for 40-45 minutes.In this episode, I break down the three workout variables every man over 40 needs to balance when working out: Intensity, Frequency, and Volume. Get these wrong and you'll either burn out or see no results. Get them right and you'll finally make consistent progress without living in the gym.The 3 Workout Dials:Intensity - How hard you push yourself during each workoutFrequency - How often you train per weekVolume - How many exercises and sets you doThe Secret: Turn TWO dials up high, keep one low. Not one (not enough stimulus), not three (can't recover after 40).My Recommendation for Men Over 40:✅ High Intensity - Push hard on every set✅ High Frequency - Train 3-4 times per week❌ Low Volume - Keep workouts to 4-5 exercises, 3 sets eachThis approach works because it gives your body enough stimulus to build muscle and strength without overwhelming your recovery. After 40, testosterone drops, cortisol runs higher, and recovery becomes harder. You can't train like you did in your 20s.After 16 years of coaching men over 40, this is the framework that gets the best results for sustainable fitness, muscle building, fat loss, and overall health without burnout or injury.MORE RESOURCES FOR MEN OVER 40:📧 Get my free Sunday Reset weekly planning template: https://ovr40.co/sunday💪 Variable Intensity Training - workout program for men over 40: https://ovr40.co/vitgo🍔 Over 40 Reboot - https://ovr40.co/rebootmeCHAPTERS:0:00 - How I Finally Made Progress Working Out After 400:44 - The 3-Dial Framework (Intensity, Frequency, Volume)1:36 - What Happens When You Don't Understand This2:32 - Getting Your Dials Wrong4:10 - The BEST 2 Dial Approach For Us5:09 - Why This Works After 406:26 - Get Personalized Coaching Help👋 I'm Chris Davidson from Over 40 Freakin Awesome - I help men in their 40s and 50s lose the dad bod, regain their energy, and build sustainable habits that actually stick without turning their lives upside down.If you're carrying 20+ pounds you want to lose, feeling like your strength and confidence have declined with age, and you're tired of starting and stopping fitness programs that don't fit your busy life - you're in the right place.Get Unstuck Form: https://ovr40.co/unstuck https://ovr40.co/BWSCheck out my Bulletproof Weeks System so you can learn how to eat right, train right and live right and get back in shape even when your life gets hectic: https://ovr40.co/BWS
Embed this episode
What this episode covers
https://ovr40.co/chat to book a free chat with me and Get Unstuck with workouts, diet and lifestyle habits. For years I struggled to understand how to structure my workouts in my 40s - training too much and feeling exhausted, or not doing enough and making zero progress. Then I figured out this 3-dial framework that changed everything. Now at 49, I'm in better shape than I was at 31, training just 3 times a week for 40-45 minutes. In this episode, I break down the three workout variab...
Ready to play
Working Out Smarter After 40 (Volume, Frequency, Intensity)
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.