Hey Brady, thanks for sharing! I"m 44, curious....what is your height, weight and calories?? If you don't mind, I won't copy yours just trying to get a idea?? Trying to adjust and up my calories. Thanks and awesome job!!
Brilliant!! I'm 54, a former track & field, (hurdler) athlete and I am so impressed with your ability to focus, (in a short vid) on testosterone, it's low production over 40, "girlie-diets" with low-carbs, compound exercises, short rest-periods, strength-training frequency, muscle-recovery and steroids. Well done bro.
I'm going to be 41 this year, weighed 265 pounds, and am down now to about 245 by watching calories (eating the same stuff just less and adding more fruits and vegetables), riding a stationary bike, and walking my neighborhood. I know I'll hit a tough spot about 230 because I've done this before and that was hard to break through. I'm out of time though. I'm over 40 now, and have NEVER been fit. Never. I was fat as a kid, and stayed overweight my entire life. I want to see what life is like for a fit person just once before I die. I feel a lot better already, but I wish I had a guy like this I could get in shape with. It's tough doing this without help, and I just hate that I don't have anywhere to put weights so I'm struggling to figure out how to get some weight training into my routine. Gyms are closed now, and even if they weren't, I have 2 kids (one's an infant) and a full time job. The cost of a gym and the fact I'd have to cram going to one into my schedule makes it hard. It's not that I couldn't do it, I just know there are some practical challenges I'd have to overcome that would make it a mind game to stay dedicated. Thanks for letting me vent. Doubt anyone will read this, but what the hell, I'm doing this mostly on my own with no clue what I'm doing and had to tell someone.
Cheers mate, greetings from Russia. I’ve got same age as you when you filmed this video and found it fitting with what I expected to hear 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I start this program tomorrow!💪🏼😉
This video saved my life!! I am 44 and even though l was in shape already l couldn't build more muscle anymore because l was doing the same split workouts for years. After watching this guy and watching other similar videos about workouts for men over 40 and doing the proper workouts now l am in the best shape of my life. Thank you Funk Roberts
Brother, I've been making all of the mistakes that you've mentioned for years. I've always been pretty fit, especially for my age (I'm an old dude), but my last couple years have been plagued with injuries and little results. Somehow, I managed to figure this out by myself, and started doing 3X workouts - full-body - per week. The worst decision I ever made was the 100 pushups per day for 30 days. I saw benefits, but - man-alive, did I pay for those benefits. Continuous cramped muscles, unprecedented fatigue, liquid shits... the whole nine yards. Since dropping the "always cardio" routine, and switching to a 3X schedule of full-body workouts, my core is stronger, my muscles are responding incredibly, and my energy levels have returned. I've worn a 44 Regular sport jacket since my boxing days - almost 30 years ago. I bought a 46 Regular jacket last week that fits perfectly. My chest, shoulders and arms are bigger than they have ever been. And, even though I've only lost about 7lbs, my pants fit better because my waist is tighter. Belly fat is almost gone. I spent 2 years eating spinach and salmon. I ran almost 3 miles per day, 6x per week, with very little results, except for constant knee pain. Now, I eat pretty much what I want, only in smaller portions, and avoiding useless calories like soda or french fries. I substitute wheat tortillas for bread about 60% of the time. I drink black coffee - which I always drank before my lovely wife poisoned me with the idea of adding creamers. I steam my veggies, and cook everything on stove-top with virgin olive oil. Plus, I add powdered Turmeric to EVERYTHING I eat - without exception. I use it like people use salt. I'll be 60 soon, and can outwork, outlift, and outlast most kids in their 20's.
Gmail User You are the one of reason I love reading the comment. Thank you, for your input and most importantly, experience. Can you please tell me about your cardio regimen? How often, and what do you do? I think over doing it. Thank you
Hi Junito - Sure, I can share. What I generally do is jog/fast-walk on the treadmill 2-3 times per week, about 2 miles each time. Then I do the upright speed bag (you can get one with weighted base for under $100) for about 20 minutes, circling the bag, and alternating hands. You don't need to try and murder the bag, just get a good rhythm with your hands and feet. I then spend about 5-10 minutes on a heavy bag. I do sometimes try to murder the bag, but that's just old habits. LOL Then, I do my 100 pushups - 4 sets of 25 - and tap the speed bag in between, keeping my steps going. I only do this 3x per week, max... between lifting days. That's it, really. My road running days are pretty much over, because it's just not worth the knee pain and downtime that results. I hate using a treadmill, but it's easy to slow down if the knees start hurting, and it does the trick. And, if my knee pain gets too bad, I'm not a mile-and-a-half from home (this happened to me). Basically, I just get my heart-rate up, and keep it up for a good 45 minutes.
I did lots of hard-a$$ workout for ~yrs that really just kept me where I was at... Why do all that very hard intense when you will benefit more from some smart work, coupled with the correct rest time, and make some gains AND have more free time?
One of the very few people on the internet who actually knows what he is talking about! Kudos! I've spent years trying to figure this out through trial and error and can confirm that all these points are spot on. No crazy cardio, no restrictive diets, no 7 days a week exhausting training. All you have to do is strength training (30-40 minutes, foundational exercises) once every 4-5 days to give your body enough time for full recovery (micro injuries tend to accumulate very fast if you don't rest your joints and tendons), and a balanced diet. Your metabolism will go up, you will lose fat while gaining muscle and strength. Not a rocket science, and yet we seem to always chase after some voodoo systems that don't work and can even cause serious issues down the road! Once again, great video, Man! I've been following the same principles for a while now. Never had more energy in my entire life. Never been stronger. My students, friends and co-workers keep asking for a magic pill and think I'm secretly using some black sorcery, lol. Sometimes it's so hard to accept the simple truth... Cheers!
Besides calling low carb, keto, or paleo feminized diets. Otherwise it is good advice. I just eat good quality real food from farmers markets. Mostly animal based with some veggies, and daily bone broth that is home made. Never felt better, Iron is back where it should be, old dodgy joints are better than they have been for decades, and my inflammation has plummeted since dropping many carbs in my diet.
Great video. Some things work for some people and not others. I lift 6 days a week for 45 minutes then 45 minutes of cardio. I am 63 and feel great. This works for me. I do 16/8 intermittent fasting. Eat then 3 hours later in the gym then home eat again and fast 16 hours. Stronger and younger looking than 10 years ago. Glad your less cardio works for you.
Thank you sir!! I am a Brooklyn, Staten island guy, I love gym and always workout. I have been following your workouts since COVID crisis, I LOVE them. I am 46 and became more fit with muscles being more functional then they were while lifting in a gym. I am 5'9 173-175, I was more buff in mid 180s when I started. BUT I feel MUCH better, save TONS of time and LOVE following ur routines. I send them to ALL my friends to follow. Props to you and Angela !! Keep it up.
Same here, 42 this year. What has worked for me in the past couple of months is intermittent fasting in combination with high intensity interval training. Slimmed down from 183 to 163 in 6 weeks.
Great video. I have 100% changed my attitude to exercise since hitting 40. Instead of working out hard, I train smart now. Rather than working out to failure, I do shorter workouts, concentrate more on compound exercises and rarely red line it. Adopting this approach has allowed me to keep training consistently and avoid burnout.
The cardio adjustment is huge. I used to jog a lot, now I do sprints. And, jogging never helped me with my conditioning for ice hockey. Sprinting, on the other hand, has done wonders for my on-ice conditioning. Start small, and work your way up. There is no rush.
Excellent info sir. At the 55 year old mark I definitely fit the profile for over-training: puffy, can't sleep well, various aches and pains, etc. I have started a workout of yours this week and plan to do it 3 days a week and reserve Tues and Thurs for recovery and stretching. I need my mobility back man! Again, brilliant presentation. Thank you so much and keep up the good work!
You can never out train a bad diet. I have realized that as I have gotten older (now 53), my attention to proper diet does more than my attention to working out. His 30-40 minute workouts are perfect
Enjoyed this video. I'm 50. I started a plan Aug. 1, 2018 and lost 18.8 lbs. 172.4 to 153.6. Now I'm looking to increase my testosterone and gain muscle mass. I'm going to add your methods to my week.
I appreciate you speaking to men over 40 about fitness. As a black man over 40, I need to hear this information more tailored to my station in life that a lot of other fitness channels don't touch on. Thanks, and you've earned a new subscriber.
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I like what you’re preaching. Especially the diet advice. I’m 37. Gained some COVID weight. Trying to get it off had been very difficult with what worked for me in my early 30s.
Fantastic info! I am 44, and I appreciate this video! Unfortunately it's getting harder as the years go by just to stay motivated. This video really helps! I really appreciate it!
Thanks homes, I am 53, a cyclist and swimmer with an icd. I do 30 mns sequencing on the stationary bike, the classic bronsets ans some kettle bell, then jump rope and swim once a week. I am super skinny and cannot build muscle mass. My diet is alignes with what you say, no pbs on that side. I used to be much bigger, still at 6 feet 175 lbs. Dry and skinny though. Will definitely mix some of your advice in my workouts. Thanks a million. Be well and stay happy.
Solid! At 42 yrs old I went from 215lbs to 187lbs (now at 46 yrs old I am steady at 192) by exactly what Funk is saying. Cut out alcohol which is likely the best thing I've done for myself ever. Mostly 3 days a week, 20-40 minute metabolic circuit and this is totally sustainable. Thanks for the insight.
I’m nearly 45 and this new information is gold dust, my workouts have been condensed into 30-45min but smashing myself 5-6 days a week. Plus my diet judging by your pie chart is deficient in healthy fats and carbs. Thank you Funk Roberts
Hey Legion..love that you are aware of whats happening! - Definitely scale back on the workouts and focus on the recovery plus get those complex carbs and healthy fats in check - great work (oh yeah and join the Challenge - Funk)
This was the video that changed my life. I never work out more than 30 minutes, no more than 3 days a week and have gotten amazing results. I forgot the actually workout video he demonstrated. But pretty much bench press, squats, rows, overhead press and deadlifts, one after an another with about 0-30 seconds max rest in between. Then 2 minute rest between rounds. 3 rounds of those exercises. Warm up and stretch of course.
This is cool and all but what are the three exercises because this sounds more like an advertisement to me. I assume it's doing squats pull-ups and maybe bench presses??
So glad I found this video. added some comfort in what i am doing and trying to achieve. I just turned 52, absolutely hated running in high school. Started a couple years ago walking 5Ks and eventually doing interval 5Ks. I am now regularly running 5ks and reached my PR of 6.37 Miles. A friend who is a year older is crushing 5Ks, albeit I dont expect to catch him his advice to me was work on core. My initial times were in the low to mid 30s. My PR event race was 26.42. So I have found some videos to workout to cross fit types. My routine is Monday 28 minute spin bike, Tuesday Core cross fit workout, Wednesday Interval Ladder training run, Thursday repeat Spin Bike, Friday Core cross fit, Saturday outside run trying to hold at 5 miles or above., and Sunday total rest. My golas this year are 25 minute 5K, get in a 10 mile complete run, and get to 200lbs (now at 209). I guess my biggest question is for me is this too much. My diet is close to spot on as to what you had written on the white board. Thanks for any feed back and I have already hit the subscribe button.
Im 41. I got rid of the belly fat and now I have abs again. Haven't seen them in over 20 years. They been hiding. I'm not completely inactive, my job requires a certain amount of movement each day. The only change I made, was I completely cut out refined sugar. No cake no cookies I drink my coffee black I think you get the idea. I eat a ton of fruit's, veggies, meat, potatoes honey etc I get plenty of sugar. It is the refined stuff that does us in. It was insane how quickly that stubborn belly fat melted away. I have been studying health for a little over 5 year's. I would eat super healthy for a month here a month there cheat day's etc nothing consistent, however never saw any real results. I noticed positive change's (memory, focus motivation and feeling better in general) but no physical sign's. It is amazing how many symptom's we live with and ignore, our bodies speak to us we just need to learn to listen better. One day I came home and saw a beautiful red velvet cake sitting on the counter. I cracked open the lid got out a knife and was about to commit one of the deadly sins, when I had an epiphany(divine intervention perhaps) and was presented with a choice, demo that lovely, beautiful, intoxicating mistress of darkness or cut out the refined sugar. Now at that time I had known about sugar and insulin production, grain's (specifically grass seed's) and the absolutely devastating effect they have on the human body. So it is not like this intervention was out of left field. Why at that moment couldn't say for sure. So I chose correctly. Within 1 week I had noticed my stomach slimming out. Within a month my good old friend ab's had returned. I lost 15 lbs, and that was the only change to my daily routine that I made. With the progress I made in such a short time with little to no effort(except of course cutting out sugar is really no easy feat) I started to implement other changes(that I knew were essential by the way) drinking lot's of clean water, getting lot's of consistent sleep, exercise, diet (or eating habit's may be a more accurate term) reducing the intake of toxin's and eliminating as many existing toxins as possible and the results are, well extraordinary. Let me be clear there is so much information and misinformation out there that you could go crazy trying to take it all in. So I will break it all down. I do not count calories, weigh out my portion's, try and eat every single "healthy food" on the market with every meal, take a bunch of crazy supplement's(some will be necessary simply because modern agro has kinda destroyed the soil in which our food grows or your food is picked way early and allowed to ripen on the voyage, or...or...or...) or exercise insanely every day. Our bodies are machines of necessity, if you need to be strong you will be strong, if you need to be fast you will be fast, if you need to run for hour's on end you will run for hour's on end. So do everything I have mentioned, eat as clean as possible, drink as clean as possible, sleep as much as you need, exercise just as THE FUNK has prescribed and by necessity your body will become what you want it to. There is of course a bit more to this and no rule is 100% but this is a great start. You will need to do some research. It took me over 5 year's to realize it doesn't need to take 5 year's. Want lot's of big muscles lift heavy, want strength and tone workout intensely, want to run forever cardio is your best friend. The hardest part, is getting started, take action now and your transformation will not take years, you will notice changes within weeks, within a month you will be well on your way and in a couple months you will be in the best shape of your life. Your body is an amazingly efficient machine. Reversing a lifetime of damage could take more or less time, each of us are very different and where we are starting from varies greatly. What ever you do get started and don't believe the hype, if it was advertised how easy this can be(with will power hard work and determination of course) gym's would go out of business. Kind of a contradiction but I hope you get my meaning. Ok I will clarify. Eating healthy is difficult as hell requires knowledge, will power and a bit of effort in preparing your food. But you gotta eat and doing it clean and healthy becomes second nature after a time. Exercising on purpose takes will power, but 30 minutes 3 times a week is time you can afford. Changing a life time of bad habit's doesn't happen over night, it takes real effort. So when I say easy I think I mean compared to what we envision getting healthy and lean will require. Start now, every incremental change we make alter's our trajectory. Seeing the future is not so difficult, if you change nothing then in 5 year's you will be exponentially worse off than you are today. Unleash your inner beast and be the best possible you, you can be. P.s I like to watch a few like a boss you tube's in the morning to get me hyped, My alarm is a song that make's me puff out my chest and get's the "T" pumping early, and I put it across the room so I have to get up to shut it off. Snooze is an absolute no no. Good luck and Funk my man I will see you in your next video:)
you gave up paragraphs as well I see! Seriously though , what do you mean when you say grass seeds are bad for you ? who eats grass seeds or are you referring to a general group of things by that? I.e. would rice be included in that, wheat etc.
I cut out all candy, cookies, cakes, fastfood, soda....chips....started drinking tons of water, eating in a 60 minute window at the same time each day, fasting for 23 hrs a day....Working out 1 hour every other day... I was 352 pounds.....95 days later im 257 pounds..... cutting out all the garbage alone will make you thin out to a great degree....WILLPOWER OF STEEL is what I had to gain!
@@PAnon2024 Wheat, rye, oats, corn, rice a few other's. If you are interested in researching more you can read wheat belly by Dr William Davis. And luckily for me I never got hooked on paragraph's so giving them up was simple:)
I am beyond beginner phase and now trying to brake out to the next level while carefully avoiding injuries because I am 45. Thank you for providing tips!
I used to compete in Olympic weightlifting, but prior and post to that I only ever did whole body workouts with compound exercises. the best routine I found was peary rader's 'deep knee bend system', 3 sets of 20 reps 'breathing squats'(two to three deep breaths between reps) supersetted with cross bench pullovers. 3 sets of 8-12 bench press, 3 sets chin-ups or pulldowns, 3 sets clean and press, 3 sets barbell curl, 3 sets hanging leg raises or crunches(alternate each workout). I used to throw in a few sets of dips but your triceps get plenty from the pressing movements. a very old school basic workout but it worked, especially for those of us that never used steroids. I find that the various split workouts just aren't conducive for natural lifters. anyway, great vid, great advice.
Im just turned 41. I was once 235lbs im 5"9. Ive gotten down to 193. I seem to be stuck between 193lbs and 203lbs back in forth. Im trying get down to 175lbs...
Wow congrats! But remember there is a difference between 235 and 235. You can be one and be very fat and be the other and be muscular. Don't let the scale rule your life :)
It is about hormones. For men, mostly Testosterone and Insulin. I was 230...now 170 for 2 years now. Eating clean with Intermittent fasting that raised my HGH and testosterone over 1000%...and I'm 53.
I was 218 lbs. on Feb 8. I am 209 today on Feb. 19. I cut out all sweets, soda, added salt, white bread, beer, and junk food. I eat fish, chicken, veggies, fruit, and do short work-outs about 2-3 times per week. I can already see the difference and feel so much more energy. I am stationary at work, but have a desk that raises and lowers. I can stretch when I stand and it helps the blood flow. My goal at 47 is to get down to about 180 and just wake up the muscles, build some strength, and to live healthier. My skin has changed its tone and I have had no indigestion since I changed my diet. I listen to my body and it is working. This is a very good video.
I'm a subscriber to this channel but the problem that I have with this video is when someone says "this study shows this and that..." and they don't provide the reference to those studies. Anyone can say that "studies prove..." and I have seen people that misinterpret facts especially when trying to sell you something. I'm not saying that Funk Roberts is doing that, but references to studies should be provided in order to further validate what you are saying. Thanks.
Don't have a clue why you came up on my feed but I am glad you did . I just turned 50 and am having a hard time cutting fat . Watched a ton of your videos in the last few days and am going to give it a go with the full body work outs. I got into long cycling .100km plus but wouldn't shed any weight . It just was not working . Its like they say . Sprinters are shredded and muscular but marathon runners are not .
Anthony Young Same problem here, not 40 yet but 6ft3 and 260lbs. Wanna get back to 240lbs with muscle. Cuz it’s not about the weight but about how you look.
I am 59 years old and have been on the keto diet for over a year. I also started weight training at the same time. I am down almost 55 pounds I am seeing muscles I haven't seen in years and I have no problem with sex drive. My blood numbers are in the normal range and I no longer take statins or blood-pressure meds.
I really like this video. And you did it in one take! Without cutting the video every sentence like most young youtubers constantly do. You are straight to the point and full of info. 3 months back into working out and seeing gains with full body workouts 3x per week. I used to do bro splits in my 20s and 30s and never had gains like this. Also, I spent last summer cycling over 2,000 miles and completely lost fat and muscle. It was horrible. My T must have dropped off the charts from my 3+ hour rides.. Great cardio shape, but the muscle loss was just sick. Now working out smarter and your tips reassure me that I'm on the right track. Thanks!
dis ninja look 30. end of story. we know he is giving advice to men over 40 so we intellectually know he has to be at least 40, so our brains make the correction for us.... if we met him on the street and had never seen this video, we would treat him like a 25 year old. end of story. i have a british friend with his complexion same age, looks 30 tops...and i thought he was 30 for about 6months, never even asked...i acted like i knew more than he does and as if he could not teach me a damn thing. he is nearly 50 and i am late 30s. insanity. i am black as well and i look also young for my age, but funk is on fire with the telomerase.
Yeah, I'm Diabetic, Type 2, my Doctor is telling me I need to go on a low carb, low fat diet. I read about some of the stuff you are saying a year ago, after my motorcycle accident. I've done some of the stuff you have said. My stomach is flatter than it has been in a long time. My arms are bigger, shoulders broader. Health Care Professionals don't have a clue. They tell you to do stuff to set you back. Keep teaching people how to actually stay fit, Young Brother, (I'm 54 going on 55). Glad there are folks like you out there. I'm out.
@@highball7347 The f**k you on about, you can find info on his wiki that he was vegetarian and then vegan. After heart attack he switched to mediterranean diet.
Low to moderate intensity steady state cardio (HR in the 120-130 range NOT HIGHER) is actually a recovery zone and is great for assisting in aerobic metabolism boosting and also helps your body heal after more intense workouts. My point is that steady state cardio is not evil and when done right has a proper place in any sensible workout routine. Particularly for those of us over 40.
Dude! 45 year old guy here making ALL of these mistakes at the gym and in the kitchen. And like you said, I have hit a wall and can't seem to get down past that 200 lb. Mark. So frustrating! Totally going to try your workout routine. And I guess I'll just Google "foods that increase t-levels".
I'm in my 40's, in the past 14 months i have dropped 170 lbs and have a lot of muscle and am pretty cut up now. I did everything he tells us not to do. Everyone is different, what works for him isn't going to work for every person out there.
You guys think it's impossible for a man to drop 170 pounds in 14 months??? That's 12 pounds a month. If anything that's pretty slow rate. I can drop 30 in a month when i fast and train so 12 a month is easy if you're not a lazy douche.
Anyone who wants to see my transition just go to my fb page, I tried to keep progress of the journey so there is a ton of pics and info on my diet and workout routines.
Agree with the first two, not the last... I'm 46 and have been following Jeff Cavaliere's training programs which include 'bro splits' and I am bigger, trimmer and fitter than I was before I started. However I do vary between 3 and 5 days a week.
Thank you for focusing on this little-known fact in sports science. I'm not an expert in exercise but I have done lots of different types of exercise over the years, and one thing that really caught my attention is how once I hit 35 my reflexes, stamina and mostly proneness to injury changed quite dramatically. I took up boxing when I was about 32 and know I am 44. The difference in what I will call physiological health started to decline alarmingly once I hit 40. It was as if my body knew it was 40 and suddenly I wake up in the morning and all that hard training, physical work, seemed to catch up with me and my joints and muscles ached until I warmed up. I have always been a reasonably thin man until I hit the Creatine in my late 20's and started bodybuilding hardcore. Now I have the small man boobs, beer belly bits overhanging everywhere - and my diet is actually not bad. I try to walk regularly plus I don't eat ANYTHING high in fat, sugar, I stay away from fast food, soft drink, chips, chocolate etc, but I think because of the medication I'm on it's affecting my metabolism on top of the information presented here. I am really down about my body image, feel ashamed and unattractive, have bouts of depression and listlessness. I am someone who has really gone from one extreme to another with weight, and it's hard when you're getting positive feedback, compliments when you're in shape, then slowly slack off because it becomes monotonous, routine, boring then the weight comes back like a flash and then you can notice the subtle disapproval from the people around you. I really think a 1/3rd of the problem is the food industry, 1/3rd the obsessive almost religious fervor generated by the 'self-improvement' industry and the last 1/3rd is the way I and others attach social value to people according to their body shape. It's great to feel fit and look good in clothes, but damn its hard work keeping it off. In reality, the investment vs the return just doesn't seem worth it. You work your butt off for 3-6 months before you even start to see results ( that's why boxers go into camp for at least 8-12 weeks, training up to 6 hours a day on a starvation diet ), then if you take a break within a month you're back to where you started. C'mon it's disheartening, tiring and feels like chasing a mirage and the worst part is everyone is hypnotised by obtaining their optimal body. Meh. I hope some guys out there can just understand what I'm saying without trying to push an agenda because I'm tired of everyone the expert. Yes I'm lazy, but happiness surely does not come with a size 32 waist.
Excellent video brother, thank you, I learned a lot. I am 47 years old and was making some of the mistakes you mentioned in this video. Nice job - I'm a fan for good.
I’m in my 50’s and I’ve just started 16/8 IF with emphasis on Keto principles. I’ve done the research, read and watched tons of videos and have a good generalization of the protocol relative to my age. I’ll safely and wisely tweak all the information, including this video, and make it applicable to my situation. Thanks.
Lots of strong comments on keto here. As an ex-professional sportsman / coach who is now cross training for masters (M60) sprint athletics, I've found that the targeted keto diet (TKD) suits me best, allowing me to add carbs to suit my training schedule. Whilst I'm involved in multiple training activities, in the gym, only HIIT weights gets close to the results I get from just half an hour (including warm up, dynamic stretching, + cool down) of sprint drills at the track. One other small point, the general medical advice protein RDA for over 40s needs to be at least doubled.
1:54 I am interested in the topic of low-fat diets and testosterone levels. At this point in the video you mentioned a study but you didn’t list the name of the study or the authors of the study, you just mentioned the name of the journal it was published in. There is no link to the study in the description. I would like to learn more about this research but you have not provided any way for me to follow up and learn more about what you are saying specifically and this study
I was ripped most of my life, especially true, before, during and after the Marine Corps. I did both kinds of workout. After 42 I started putting on weight and seemed to have a harder and harder time staying fit. I'm 57 and look like a heavy linebacker. You and this other guy have the body proof and similar programs, so I look forward to following, Jon
Seems I’m doing the right things for the most part. I got seriously back into weight training 3 years ago at 45. (I was always really muscular and toned in my 20s and early 30s). My muscle tone was all but gone, my posture was bad, my belly was protruding and I had even started to develop man-boobs. Three years of cutting as much sugar, saturated fat and processed foods from my diet, combined with regular heavy weight training with only limited cardio and I’m now back to my prime. My body fat is around 10%, my stomach flat, my posture good and I’m very muscular again. It’s been tough but so rewarding. I did it for the most part as an experiment to see what was possible - age it seems really is just a number. This video tallies mostly with my approach (avoiding fad diets and too much cardio) but I still use the same “bro-split” routines I did 20 years ago. They still work for me it seems... My workouts are far more intensive and targeted than they were in my youth so perhaps that’s why. It’s definitely a slower process to build muscle than it once was but it can be done if you just refuse to quit.
Thanks. Just turned forty and been following WBW for about a month and I'm not going to look back, ever. Been doing these bro-splits for years with no apparent results and I felt something was wrong with that though admittedly I didn't pay as much attention to nutrition as I've done in the last couple of months. The videos of late Leroy Colbert inspired me to make the U-turn.
Great Video brother! Im 43, and i've been in/out of the gym since in my 20's. Off/On heath trips. I have a typical beer belly but big arms. Funny looking but would someday like to get cut again and looking for inspiration on youtube and you've got me fired up. thanks
I got great results in about one month and a half after watching this video! I'm 52 and will be 53 in July. It seems awkward that the time I was eating the foods he suggested, but I got the results I desired! Thumbs up to this video! Watch out ladies! :)
Whats Up Brother - yes you will learn all of that in the 30 Day Challenge but I can definitely shoot a video regarding foods and type of workouts I'm doing - Funk
Finally someone emphasizing the need of carbs. Many videos tell you to get rid of them completely but I always felt that was wrong (at least for older guys wanting to stay/get in shape).
Hey Louie, just curious, can you give me an example of your workout program & the types of foods you're consuming. I'm 53, 6-0, 185 and all I want to do is tone up more. I guess I remember how easy it was in my 20s, 30s, & 40s but these 50s lol, daddy gotta work a lil bit. Keep up the good work!
Mr. Avery though I appreciate your request for my advice Funk gives numerous workout videos that focus on people that are over 40. Just subscribe to him and scroll through his videos. He's a beast and truly knows what he is talking about. Mr. Avery sounds like you're already eating right so check out his Amazing workouts. 👊💪
Agree totally with your comments. I am 65 and are seeing results with whole body workouts and HIIT. I have noticed that you have to eat to build muscles ie low calorie intake limits muscle growth. I also agree with balancing the 4 macros, but don’t go overboard with the carbs. Complex carbs are best as they will reduce glucose spikes.
I'm from Palmerston North City New Zealand thanks for this presentation. I'm 44 and used to do bro splits now I only do 3 chest workouts followed by 3x 3 minute rounds of boxing bag fitness with a 1 minute rest between each round. I do this 2-3 days per week. Sometimes I'll do 3x 50 metres of swimming 1-3x per week as well. On my days I don't do chest workouts I do boxing and or swimming fitness.
Im 52, still shredded. The key is staying consistent. Diet is 80% and u should workout intensely for 90 min max... everyday. U have to keep ur metabolism up 24 hours a day! As far as testy problems, juat take natural testy boosters. It's not rocket science. Good luck everyone!
So glad I found this channel. I'm 34 and starting to notice what he's talking about. I ordered some kettlebells (it's a miracle I was able to find any during this covid pandemic) and I'm gonna start following his advice and workouts. Shakeup coming my way for sure !!
Missed the February deadline. Yet, I am subscribing to your channel now. Will go through as many videos as I can, and begin to learn as much as I can. Thanks for sharing with all of us over 40. Much appreciated.
Hey Dee, I totally agree with Intermitted fasting...we use version of fasting in my Over 40 Alpha program and I also use IF...but I like men to get the foundation and basic of how to eat, what to eat, micronutrients that help boost T and other foods to stay away from that kill it! - Funk
Gee Whizz I am pretty skinny as well but fasting puts you in a great mental state. I typically skip breakfast and lunch and start eating at around 6PM. I do that for about a week. But when I eat normal I eat low carb, and only try to eat the good fats: nuts, avocados, good fish and no meat. When you break your fast you should eat your greens. But in the end it is what you need to feel good. That is our end-goal. We do not care what anybody else thinks about you or your body. It is about you, you need to be selfish and you need to feel good.
Gee Whizz Greens give you the Micronutrients your body needs. Take it easy on the Fruit Juices. They give you an insuline spike and it is not very beneficial, at least not for me. They have a lot of fructose as well and that can give you a fatty liver. But in your case there is not much danger if you are a ripped person. Brussels Sprouts are great with some nuts.
Like what you are saying. Im 65 and despite 2 bad knees Im at the gym 4-5 days per week, lifting cycling and swimming. Havent lost a lot of weight yet but I feel way better and stronger too. I subscribed
Thank u for the educational video! Ur videos are the best for men 40 and up.U explain everything very well and easy to understand.Thank u for taking the time to do this and some of us older guys really appreciate it.Thanks!
I'm going on 45. Ive worked out my whole life and I love food and I will continue eating. I take a couple of testosterone boosters a few times, love my big Macs, fishes, beers, whiskey, I'm good!
enjoyed the video. first off ill say im a 49 yr old man, & former smoker, whos now tryin to get in shape... & i have to add, i get what ur sayin about the diets, but some of us Have To Be on a specific diet due to digestive issues. 5 yrs ago i unintentionally dropped from 200 to 130 due to illness called s.i.b.o. & my diet is super strict (specific carbohydrate diet- aka scd diet) my biggest issue is tryin to figure out what i can/cant eat & still try to get what i need from a nutition standpoint... definatly gonna check out some more of ur stuff on here man... thanx
Some helpful information in your presentation but don’t agree with your assessment on long cardio, bro splits, and flat out getting after it. I am 49 and jog 25-30 miles a week while doing high intensity weight training.. My nutrition is tight with plenty of protein, carbs, and 20-25% of fat per day. I drink plenty of water, supplements, and vitamins on a daily basis. Also make sure to sleep 6-8 hours a night. My strength is excellent, and I lift heavy with no problem which releases testosterone. I feel just a strong as when I was in younger. Society wants you to believe once you hit your 40’s, it’s all over for you which is a bunch of crap. A healthy body leads to a healthy mind which can accomplish the unthinkable. Stop putting limitations on yourself of what people say or try to put on you. I am running my first half marathon in March and will be doing 4 Spartan races this year. I incorporate hill training in my cardio workouts and hit the weights after a 10 min break. Stop making excuses, believing your limitations , and get after it. You can do this.
OMAD is the way to go...I'm 47 started IF with 48hr fasting once a month.., 2 1/2 months into it..I was weighing 210 when I started..I eat one day whole salad, other day 4 eggs,bacon, avocados, cheese, peanut butter blueberries, raspberries and ocasionally dark chocolate. occasionally. I'm now 178 179...Doing push ups and curls every day one of each...nothing to it & feel great.
theres always some hyped up diet craze..one afer another, the trend wears off, then they say one thing one year, and say the opposite another year...all in the name of selling you something...i am 47 and i suprised that i dont have trouble with belly fat...i actually looked foreward to filling out and gaining wait when i reached 40
Move a little more. Eat a little less. That is the only thing that works consistently. But sure, any diet, followed religiously and accompanied with exercise will work. The reason they work....you eat a little less and move a little more.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience with us! I've been on the low carb/healthy fat diet for a couple of years now, and I've gone from 218 lbs to 162. That all happened within the first 4 months. So, whilst I agree with most of what you say, I'd have to concur with another comment, regarding diet; mileage may vary! Hey, we're not talking 10gr of carb and the rest in coconut oil. I don't calorie count, or weigh portions of protein, I just don't eat bread, pasta, rice or potatoes or sugar. And no processed foods! After about six months of 3x a week gym sessions - I gave up on the mega-cardio that I'd been doing for over a decade - I've managed to put on roughly 2kg of lean body mass with a body fat percentage of around 12. Btw, I just turned 56.
Its funny, just before coming across this video, I had sat down with pen and paper in hand and reconfigured my workout. I am two months away from being 53 Years old and I was still doing the "bro-split " workouts as he put it. Wish I would have come across this video sooner. Would have saved me months of perplexity. What he talked about pretty much fit me to a T. I don't know if I can cut the cardio as much as he suggests. It's something I truly love and its like a form of meditation for me. Well, at least I am on the right track now knowledge-wise.
I'm 59 and been weight lifting since I was 20 without interruption. Everything this guy is saying is pretty much spot on
Corkfish1 it’s like investing in your own body and health 👏👏👏💪💪💪
You're the man. 🏋🏾♀️👊🏾. You just inspired me. Cheers
Hit 43 last October and I am in better shape than ever, even better than my old self in Basic Training in my 20s....never to late to get started.
Me too, 12.10.1975, i played soccer all my life, but the last 10 years were hard, and i gained a few pounds, but it's time to burn them bitches :)
That's very encouraging
@Jimmy Olsen Zeus!
Thanks Bro..
Hey Brady, thanks for sharing! I"m 44, curious....what is your height, weight and calories?? If you don't mind, I won't copy yours just trying to get a idea?? Trying to adjust and up my calories. Thanks and awesome job!!
Brilliant!!
I'm 54, a former track & field, (hurdler) athlete and I am so impressed with your ability to focus, (in a short vid) on testosterone, it's low production over 40, "girlie-diets" with low-carbs, compound exercises, short rest-periods, strength-training frequency, muscle-recovery and steroids.
Well done bro.
Since switching to shorter workouts, more HIT and less long runs Im getting MUCH better results and MUCH less injuries. Your never to old to learn !
I don't understand why there's 945 dislikes on this video? He delivered the information backed with scientific studies. Great info!
Bc he said we need dietary cholesterol which has been disproven
@@deezostrong8628 It's called passion and enthusiasm, try it sometimes.
I think the dudes great.. I followed this and dropped 30 lbs.. 42 and looking like a beast
Deezo Strong that’s because u are a racist doosh bag
@@deezostrong8628 Go easy on the steds, they're messing with your head
I’m 52 and look much younger. It’s mostly about diet (intermittent fasting) and exercise (cardio). My InnerAge on InsideTracker is 38.5
I'm going to be 41 this year, weighed 265 pounds, and am down now to about 245 by watching calories (eating the same stuff just less and adding more fruits and vegetables), riding a stationary bike, and walking my neighborhood. I know I'll hit a tough spot about 230 because I've done this before and that was hard to break through. I'm out of time though. I'm over 40 now, and have NEVER been fit. Never. I was fat as a kid, and stayed overweight my entire life. I want to see what life is like for a fit person just once before I die.
I feel a lot better already, but I wish I had a guy like this I could get in shape with. It's tough doing this without help, and I just hate that I don't have anywhere to put weights so I'm struggling to figure out how to get some weight training into my routine. Gyms are closed now, and even if they weren't, I have 2 kids (one's an infant) and a full time job. The cost of a gym and the fact I'd have to cram going to one into my schedule makes it hard. It's not that I couldn't do it, I just know there are some practical challenges I'd have to overcome that would make it a mind game to stay dedicated. Thanks for letting me vent. Doubt anyone will read this, but what the hell, I'm doing this mostly on my own with no clue what I'm doing and had to tell someone.
I read it bro, and I GOT YA BACK
Cheers mate, greetings from Russia. I’ve got same age as you when you filmed this video and found it fitting with what I expected to hear 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I start this program tomorrow!💪🏼😉
I'm 65 years old I have been lifting weights like a young man, Thank you I'm about to change that ,no wonder I can't get a good night sleep.
This video saved my life!!
I am 44 and even though l was in shape already l couldn't build more muscle anymore because l was doing the same split workouts for years. After watching this guy and watching other similar videos about workouts for men over 40 and doing the proper workouts now l am in the best shape of my life.
Thank you Funk Roberts
increase your distance or your intensity or both
Brother, I've been making all of the mistakes that you've mentioned for years. I've always been pretty fit, especially for my age (I'm an old dude), but my last couple years have been plagued with injuries and little results. Somehow, I managed to figure this out by myself, and started doing 3X workouts - full-body - per week. The worst decision I ever made was the 100 pushups per day for 30 days. I saw benefits, but - man-alive, did I pay for those benefits. Continuous cramped muscles, unprecedented fatigue, liquid shits... the whole nine yards. Since dropping the "always cardio" routine, and switching to a 3X schedule of full-body workouts, my core is stronger, my muscles are responding incredibly, and my energy levels have returned. I've worn a 44 Regular sport jacket since my boxing days - almost 30 years ago. I bought a 46 Regular jacket last week that fits perfectly. My chest, shoulders and arms are bigger than they have ever been. And, even though I've only lost about 7lbs, my pants fit better because my waist is tighter. Belly fat is almost gone. I spent 2 years eating spinach and salmon. I ran almost 3 miles per day, 6x per week, with very little results, except for constant knee pain. Now, I eat pretty much what I want, only in smaller portions, and avoiding useless calories like soda or french fries. I substitute wheat tortillas for bread about 60% of the time. I drink black coffee - which I always drank before my lovely wife poisoned me with the idea of adding creamers. I steam my veggies, and cook everything on stove-top with virgin olive oil. Plus, I add powdered Turmeric to EVERYTHING I eat - without exception. I use it like people use salt. I'll be 60 soon, and can outwork, outlift, and outlast most kids in their 20's.
turmeric.. and dont forget for the sake of variety: cardamom, plain black pepper, cumin & oregano. My main 5.
Gmail User You are the one of reason I love reading the comment. Thank you, for your input and most importantly, experience. Can you please tell me about your cardio regimen? How often, and what do you do? I think over doing it. Thank you
Hi Junito - Sure, I can share. What I generally do is jog/fast-walk on the treadmill 2-3 times per week, about 2 miles each time. Then I do the upright speed bag (you can get one with weighted base for under $100) for about 20 minutes, circling the bag, and alternating hands. You don't need to try and murder the bag, just get a good rhythm with your hands and feet. I then spend about 5-10 minutes on a heavy bag. I do sometimes try to murder the bag, but that's just old habits. LOL Then, I do my 100 pushups - 4 sets of 25 - and tap the speed bag in between, keeping my steps going. I only do this 3x per week, max... between lifting days. That's it, really. My road running days are pretty much over, because it's just not worth the knee pain and downtime that results. I hate using a treadmill, but it's easy to slow down if the knees start hurting, and it does the trick. And, if my knee pain gets too bad, I'm not a mile-and-a-half from home (this happened to me). Basically, I just get my heart-rate up, and keep it up for a good 45 minutes.
And... I eat at least 5 hard-boiled eggs every week - usually first thing in the morning.
I did lots of hard-a$$ workout for ~yrs that really just kept me where I was at... Why do all that very hard intense when you will benefit more from some smart work, coupled with the correct rest time, and make some gains AND have more free time?
One of the very few people on the internet who actually knows what he is talking about! Kudos! I've spent years trying to figure this out through trial and error and can confirm that all these points are spot on. No crazy cardio, no restrictive diets, no 7 days a week exhausting training. All you have to do is strength training (30-40 minutes, foundational exercises) once every 4-5 days to give your body enough time for full recovery (micro injuries tend to accumulate very fast if you don't rest your joints and tendons), and a balanced diet. Your metabolism will go up, you will lose fat while gaining muscle and strength. Not a rocket science, and yet we seem to always chase after some voodoo systems that don't work and can even cause serious issues down the road!
Once again, great video, Man! I've been following the same principles for a while now. Never had more energy in my entire life. Never been stronger. My students, friends and co-workers keep asking for a magic pill and think I'm secretly using some black sorcery, lol. Sometimes it's so hard to accept the simple truth...
Cheers!
Besides calling low carb, keto, or paleo feminized diets.
Otherwise it is good advice.
I just eat good quality real food from farmers markets.
Mostly animal based with some veggies, and daily bone broth that is home made.
Never felt better, Iron is back where it should be, old dodgy joints are better than they have been for decades, and my inflammation has plummeted since dropping many carbs in my diet.
Great video. Some things work for some people and not others. I lift 6 days a week for 45 minutes then 45 minutes of cardio. I am 63 and feel great. This works for me. I do 16/8 intermittent fasting. Eat then 3 hours later in the gym then home eat again and fast 16 hours. Stronger and younger looking than 10 years ago. Glad your less cardio works for you.
Thank you sir!! I am a Brooklyn, Staten island guy, I love gym and always workout. I have been following your workouts since COVID crisis, I LOVE them. I am 46 and became more fit with muscles being more functional then they were while lifting in a gym. I am 5'9 173-175, I was more buff in mid 180s when I started. BUT I feel MUCH better, save TONS of time and LOVE following ur routines. I send them to ALL my friends to follow. Props to you and Angela !! Keep it up.
Turning 42 this year; and I think I did/tried every diet you mention on this video, not knowing they’re all estrogen based. Appreciate it. ✊🏾
Same here, 42 this year. What has worked for me in the past couple of months is intermittent fasting in combination with high intensity interval training. Slimmed down from 183 to 163 in 6 weeks.
@@Grisha_Goryachev What foods did you eat?
Great video. I have 100% changed my attitude to exercise since hitting 40. Instead of working out hard, I train smart now. Rather than working out to failure, I do shorter workouts, concentrate more on compound exercises and rarely red line it. Adopting this approach has allowed me to keep training consistently and avoid burnout.
The cardio adjustment is huge. I used to jog a lot, now I do sprints. And, jogging never helped me with my conditioning for ice hockey. Sprinting, on the other hand, has done wonders for my on-ice conditioning. Start small, and work your way up. There is no rush.
We might be trying to accomplish the same goals (pun intended). I'm 45 years old and still play hockey as well.
Joe Kolm If you don’t do sprints, try adding them at least one day a week.
@@ickdon7999 I know your right, I'm going to have to push through my comfort zone and add them. Thanks
Excellent info sir. At the 55 year old mark I definitely fit the profile for over-training: puffy, can't sleep well, various aches and pains, etc. I have started a workout of yours this week and plan to do it 3 days a week and reserve Tues and Thurs for recovery and stretching. I need my mobility back man! Again, brilliant presentation. Thank you so much and keep up the good work!
THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH BROTHER I was making almost all those mistakes. Your video just show me what was happening to my body. God bless you!
You can never out train a bad diet. I have realized that as I have gotten older (now 53), my attention to proper diet does more than my attention to working out. His 30-40 minute workouts are perfect
Enjoyed this video. I'm 50. I started a plan Aug. 1, 2018 and lost 18.8 lbs. 172.4 to 153.6.
Now I'm looking to increase my testosterone and gain muscle mass. I'm going to add your methods to my week.
Hey Denny! Hope all is great and I am so happy for your results...definitely start adding these to your success Congrats!!!
What was your diet? What foods did you eat?
I appreciate you speaking to men over 40 about fitness. As a black man over 40, I need to hear this information more tailored to my station in life that a lot of other fitness channels don't touch on. Thanks, and you've earned a new subscriber.
I am 68..training since I was 10...many different ways...your info right on target...thank u
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I like what you’re preaching. Especially the diet advice. I’m 37. Gained some COVID weight. Trying to get it off had been very difficult with what worked for me in my early 30s.
Fantastic info! I am 44, and I appreciate this video! Unfortunately it's getting harder as the years go by just to stay motivated. This video really helps! I really appreciate it!
Get your T levels checked
Thanks homes, I am 53, a cyclist and swimmer with an icd. I do 30 mns sequencing on the stationary bike, the classic bronsets ans some kettle bell, then jump rope and swim once a week. I am super skinny and cannot build muscle mass. My diet is alignes with what you say, no pbs on that side. I used to be much bigger, still at 6 feet 175 lbs. Dry and skinny though. Will definitely mix some of your advice in my workouts. Thanks a million. Be well and stay happy.
Just turned 30, and I'm taking notes. I greatly appreciate this video.
Il turn 30 next week....nothing to look forward to when you get older is there....
Kenw KLS yea Life
Solid! At 42 yrs old I went from 215lbs to 187lbs (now at 46 yrs old I am steady at 192) by exactly what Funk is saying. Cut out alcohol which is likely the best thing I've done for myself ever. Mostly 3 days a week, 20-40 minute metabolic circuit and this is totally sustainable. Thanks for the insight.
What did you do for your diet?
I’m nearly 45 and this new information is gold dust, my workouts have been condensed into 30-45min but smashing myself 5-6 days a week. Plus my diet judging by your pie chart is deficient in healthy fats and carbs. Thank you Funk Roberts
Hey Legion..love that you are aware of whats happening! - Definitely scale back on the workouts and focus on the recovery plus get those complex carbs and healthy fats in check - great work (oh yeah and join the Challenge - Funk)
@@FunkRoberts What are your recommendations for activity on recovery days?
This was the video that changed my life. I never work out more than 30 minutes, no more than 3 days a week and have gotten amazing results. I forgot the actually workout video he demonstrated. But pretty much bench press, squats, rows, overhead press and deadlifts, one after an another with about 0-30 seconds max rest in between. Then 2 minute rest between rounds. 3 rounds of those exercises. Warm up and stretch of course.
Great vid!
I am glad I found this in time. I am rebuilding myself after chemo and was about to make some of these mistakes.
Be 62 this year, never followed a strict diet plan, most ppl think i am 45/50 thanks for the info, great information.
This is great, Im 47 and was still doing the Bro workouts 4 times a week. Im going to change it up now, thanks
Good for you mate keep it up
Come back to this comment in a few months. I'd love to hear your results. Good luck
Your joints will thank you! And you'll get better results!
This is cool and all but what are the three exercises because this sounds more like an advertisement to me. I assume it's doing squats pull-ups and maybe bench presses??
@@Free-JackWolff
That's right. But add deadlift to that list and you're complete
So glad I found this video. added some comfort in what i am doing and trying to achieve. I just turned 52, absolutely hated running in high school. Started a couple years ago walking 5Ks and eventually doing interval 5Ks. I am now regularly running 5ks and reached my PR of 6.37 Miles. A friend who is a year older is crushing 5Ks, albeit I dont expect to catch him his advice to me was work on core. My initial times were in the low to mid 30s. My PR event race was 26.42. So I have found some videos to workout to cross fit types. My routine is Monday 28 minute spin bike, Tuesday Core cross fit workout, Wednesday Interval Ladder training run, Thursday repeat Spin Bike, Friday Core cross fit, Saturday outside run trying to hold at 5 miles or above., and Sunday total rest. My golas this year are 25 minute 5K, get in a 10 mile complete run, and get to 200lbs (now at 209).
I guess my biggest question is for me is this too much. My diet is close to spot on as to what you had written on the white board. Thanks for any feed back and I have already hit the subscribe button.
Im 41. I got rid of the belly fat and now I have abs again. Haven't seen them in over 20 years. They been hiding. I'm not completely inactive, my job requires a certain amount of movement each day. The only change I made, was I completely cut out refined sugar. No cake no cookies I drink my coffee black I think you get the idea. I eat a ton of fruit's, veggies, meat, potatoes honey etc I get plenty of sugar. It is the refined stuff that does us in. It was insane how quickly that stubborn belly fat melted away. I have been studying health for a little over 5 year's. I would eat super healthy for a month here a month there cheat day's etc nothing consistent, however never saw any real results. I noticed positive change's (memory, focus motivation and feeling better in general) but no physical sign's. It is amazing how many symptom's we live with and ignore, our bodies speak to us we just need to learn to listen better. One day I came home and saw a beautiful red velvet cake sitting on the counter. I cracked open the lid got out a knife and was about to commit one of the deadly sins, when I had an epiphany(divine intervention perhaps) and was presented with a choice, demo that lovely, beautiful, intoxicating mistress of darkness or cut out the refined sugar. Now at that time I had known about sugar and insulin production, grain's (specifically grass seed's) and the absolutely devastating effect they have on the human body. So it is not like this intervention was out of left field. Why at that moment couldn't say for sure. So I chose correctly. Within 1 week I had noticed my stomach slimming out. Within a month my good old friend ab's had returned. I lost 15 lbs, and that was the only change to my daily routine that I made. With the progress I made in such a short time with little to no effort(except of course cutting out sugar is really no easy feat) I started to implement other changes(that I knew were essential by the way) drinking lot's of clean water, getting lot's of consistent sleep, exercise, diet (or eating habit's may be a more accurate term) reducing the intake of toxin's and eliminating as many existing toxins as possible and the results are, well extraordinary. Let me be clear there is so much information and misinformation out there that you could go crazy trying to take it all in. So I will break it all down. I do not count calories, weigh out my portion's, try and eat every single "healthy food" on the market with every meal, take a bunch of crazy supplement's(some will be necessary simply because modern agro has kinda destroyed the soil in which our food grows or your food is picked way early and allowed to ripen on the voyage, or...or...or...) or exercise insanely every day. Our bodies are machines of necessity, if you need to be strong you will be strong, if you need to be fast you will be fast, if you need to run for hour's on end you will run for hour's on end. So do everything I have mentioned, eat as clean as possible, drink as clean as possible, sleep as much as you need, exercise just as THE FUNK has prescribed and by necessity your body will become what you want it to. There is of course a bit more to this and no rule is 100% but this is a great start. You will need to do some research. It took me over 5 year's to realize it doesn't need to take 5 year's. Want lot's of big muscles lift heavy, want strength and tone workout intensely, want to run forever cardio is your best friend. The hardest part, is getting started, take action now and your transformation will not take years, you will notice changes within weeks, within a month you will be well on your way and in a couple months you will be in the best shape of your life. Your body is an amazingly efficient machine. Reversing a lifetime of damage could take more or less time, each of us are very different and where we are starting from varies greatly. What ever you do get started and don't believe the hype, if it was advertised how easy this can be(with will power hard work and determination of course) gym's would go out of business. Kind of a contradiction but I hope you get my meaning. Ok I will clarify. Eating healthy is difficult as hell requires knowledge, will power and a bit of effort in preparing your food. But you gotta eat and doing it clean and healthy becomes second nature after a time. Exercising on purpose takes will power, but 30 minutes 3 times a week is time you can afford. Changing a life time of bad habit's doesn't happen over night, it takes real effort. So when I say easy I think I mean compared to what we envision getting healthy and lean will require. Start now, every incremental change we make alter's our trajectory. Seeing the future is not so difficult, if you change nothing then in 5 year's you will be exponentially worse off than you are today. Unleash your inner beast and be the best possible you, you can be. P.s I like to watch a few like a boss you tube's in the morning to get me hyped, My alarm is a song that make's me puff out my chest and get's the "T" pumping early, and I put it across the room so I have to get up to shut it off. Snooze is an absolute no no. Good luck and Funk my man I will see you in your next video:)
you gave up paragraphs as well I see!
Seriously though , what do you mean when you say grass seeds are bad for you ? who eats grass seeds or are you referring to a general group of things by that? I.e. would rice be included in that, wheat etc.
i stopped reading after i hit "read more" lol
Bro. Your comment is way too long
I cut out all candy, cookies, cakes, fastfood, soda....chips....started drinking tons of water, eating in a 60 minute window at the same time each day, fasting for 23 hrs a day....Working out 1 hour every other day... I was 352 pounds.....95 days later im 257 pounds..... cutting out all the garbage alone will make you thin out to a great degree....WILLPOWER OF STEEL is what I had to gain!
@@PAnon2024 Wheat, rye, oats, corn, rice a few other's. If you are interested in researching more you can read wheat belly by Dr William Davis. And luckily for me I never got hooked on paragraph's so giving them up was simple:)
I am beyond beginner phase and now trying to brake out to the next level while carefully avoiding injuries because I am 45. Thank you for providing tips!
Im 56 and you are the best fitness video ive watched listened to.very informative.thanks.subscribed...
I used to compete in Olympic weightlifting, but prior and post to that I only ever did whole body workouts with compound exercises. the best routine I found was peary rader's 'deep knee bend system', 3 sets of 20 reps 'breathing squats'(two to three deep breaths between reps) supersetted with cross bench pullovers. 3 sets of 8-12 bench press, 3 sets chin-ups or pulldowns, 3 sets clean and press, 3 sets barbell curl, 3 sets hanging leg raises or crunches(alternate each workout). I used to throw in a few sets of dips but your triceps get plenty from the pressing movements. a very old school basic workout but it worked, especially for those of us that never used steroids. I find that the various split workouts just aren't conducive for natural lifters. anyway, great vid, great advice.
Im just turned 41. I was once 235lbs im 5"9. Ive gotten down to 193. I seem to be stuck between 193lbs and 203lbs back in forth. Im trying get down to 175lbs...
Wow congrats! But remember there is a difference between 235 and 235. You can be one and be very fat and be the other and be muscular. Don't let the scale rule your life :)
@@Dmanderic1979 Good point! Thx. been thinking about that...
I am 47 5'9" too. I was 213lbs. After 6 weeks I am 198 now. I want to cut down to 168lbs..
Try to lay off the dairy. It could be Yeast or milk. Try for 3 months. Also try not to eat meat every day. Try to eat low glycaemic carbs.
I am 66 and very impressed. This is one of the best videos I have ever watched. I have put it in a playlist.
60:60 Wellbeing love it and thank you so much!!!!!
It is about hormones. For men, mostly Testosterone and Insulin. I was 230...now 170 for 2 years now. Eating clean with Intermittent fasting that raised my HGH and testosterone over 1000%...and I'm 53.
DAAAAMMNNNNNN
Bonnie Archie Wow!I believe you!!
I think it depends on genetics
@@markiemularky924 Some of it is genetic.
Hi there! I'm interested in your eating plan. Could you send me yours or a good reference to create mine? Thanks for your help. sunyec@gmail.com
I was 218 lbs. on Feb 8. I am 209 today on Feb. 19. I cut out all sweets, soda, added salt, white bread, beer, and junk food. I eat fish, chicken, veggies, fruit, and do short work-outs about 2-3 times per week. I can already see the difference and feel so much more energy. I am stationary at work, but have a desk that raises and lowers. I can stretch when I stand and it helps the blood flow. My goal at 47 is to get down to about 180 and just wake up the muscles, build some strength, and to live healthier. My skin has changed its tone and I have had no indigestion since I changed my diet. I listen to my body and it is working. This is a very good video.
I'm a subscriber to this channel but the problem that I have with this video is when someone says "this study shows this and that..." and they don't provide the reference to those studies. Anyone can say that "studies prove..." and I have seen people that misinterpret facts especially when trying to sell you something. I'm not saying that Funk Roberts is doing that, but references to studies should be provided in order to further validate what you are saying. Thanks.
@Dothraki Dreamer How do you know that?
Don't have a clue why you came up on my feed but I am glad you did . I just turned 50 and am having a hard time cutting fat . Watched a ton of your videos in the last few days and am going to give it a go with the full body work outs. I got into long cycling .100km plus but wouldn't shed any weight . It just was not working . Its like they say . Sprinters are shredded and muscular but marathon runners are not .
Thanks for this.
I'm 6'5" and 265.
Trying to get back down to 250
Anthony Young Same problem here, not 40 yet but 6ft3 and 260lbs. Wanna get back to 240lbs with muscle. Cuz it’s not about the weight but about how you look.
Keep pushing
Been researching this since I started lifting at 40 a year ago. Great summary of everything I had figured out. Thanks!
From Spain, thanks amigo 👍.
I'm 53
I am 59 years old and have been on the keto diet for over a year. I also started weight training at the same time. I am down almost 55 pounds I am seeing muscles I haven't seen in years and I have no problem with sex drive. My blood numbers are in the normal range and I no longer take statins or blood-pressure meds.
Amazing!!! Thank you man , I am 40 yrs, and I really need these tips and advice. God bless you
I’m 43 and am a huge fan of metabolic circuit training and total body workouts with a 25 pound plate. My t-levels are our the roof.
Been doing keto for 3 years and my sex drive is off the chart and been with the same woman for over 23 years. Oh yeah and I'm 48
wow thats a sign to get a younger one :)) cheers
Intermitent fasting-used to run alot-only made my arms skinny-dont eat for 16 hrs and lift lift lift-thank u funk-appreciate your wisdom
I needed to see this, I am now a subscriber. Thanks for posting 👍🏿
I really like this video. And you did it in one take! Without cutting the video every sentence like most young youtubers constantly do. You are straight to the point and full of info. 3 months back into working out and seeing gains with full body workouts 3x per week. I used to do bro splits in my 20s and 30s and never had gains like this. Also, I spent last summer cycling over 2,000 miles and completely lost fat and muscle. It was horrible. My T must have dropped off the charts from my 3+ hour rides.. Great cardio shape, but the muscle loss was just sick. Now working out smarter and your tips reassure me that I'm on the right track. Thanks!
Funk you look much younger than 49. Good advice and ur a motivation bro!
Black dont crack
He doesn't look a day over 34! First time I run into this channel, it seems excellent!
dis ninja look 30. end of story. we know he is giving advice to men over 40 so we intellectually know he has to be at least 40, so our brains make the correction for us.... if we met him on the street and had never seen this video, we would treat him like a 25 year old. end of story. i have a british friend with his complexion same age, looks 30 tops...and i thought he was 30 for about 6months, never even asked...i acted like i knew more than he does and as if he could not teach me a damn thing. he is nearly 50 and i am late 30s. insanity. i am black as well and i look also young for my age, but funk is on fire with the telomerase.
I’m 49, thx for the info
Yeah, I'm Diabetic, Type 2, my Doctor is telling me I need to go on a low carb, low fat diet. I read about some of the stuff you are saying a year ago, after my motorcycle accident. I've done some of the stuff you have said. My stomach is flatter than it has been in a long time. My arms are bigger, shoulders broader. Health Care Professionals don't have a clue. They tell you to do stuff to set you back. Keep teaching people how to actually stay fit, Young Brother, (I'm 54 going on 55). Glad there are folks like you out there. I'm out.
Many of my male patient's Testosterone has increased with eating a Fatty-Meat heavy Ketogenic Diet
@@highball7347 The f**k you on about, you can find info on his wiki that he was vegetarian and then vegan. After heart attack he switched to mediterranean diet.
Low to moderate intensity steady state cardio (HR in the 120-130 range NOT HIGHER) is actually a recovery zone and is great for assisting in aerobic metabolism boosting and also helps your body heal after more intense workouts. My point is that steady state cardio is not evil and when done right has a proper place in any sensible workout routine. Particularly for those of us over 40.
My mouth dropped when you said you are 49! You look great bro!!!
Black don't crack!
Why did your mouth drop he looks 50 years of age!!!!
Me too. That's crazy !
@@seamuslannon2006 You jealous bro? LOL!
Dude! 45 year old guy here making ALL of these mistakes at the gym and in the kitchen. And like you said, I have hit a wall and can't seem to get down past that 200 lb. Mark. So frustrating! Totally going to try your workout routine. And I guess I'll just Google "foods that increase t-levels".
I'm in my 40's, in the past 14 months i have dropped 170 lbs and have a lot of muscle and am pretty cut up now. I did everything he tells us not to do. Everyone is different, what works for him isn't going to work for every person out there.
@R Cruz lol..my thoughts exactly..
You guys think it's impossible for a man to drop 170 pounds in 14 months??? That's 12 pounds a month. If anything that's pretty slow rate. I can drop 30 in a month when i fast and train so 12 a month is easy if you're not a lazy douche.
Good $hit jerry. Hope you keep the weight off
Those people who dont believe 170lbs can be dropped in 14 months dont even lift or let alone dieting, they think everyone is in the same boat
Anyone who wants to see my transition just go to my fb page, I tried to keep progress of the journey so there is a ton of pics and info on my diet and workout routines.
Agree with the first two, not the last... I'm 46 and have been following Jeff Cavaliere's training programs which include 'bro splits' and I am bigger, trimmer and fitter than I was before I started. However I do vary between 3 and 5 days a week.
My prude of a wife has killed my testosterone. I blame her.
Lmao
Pedr Hiltbrand 🤣😂😂
😂😂😂😂I can relate to that!
Women always have got fat and it is infectious :)
Sounds like the old car isn't going very fast anymore & you need a newer model. 😏
Thank you for focusing on this little-known fact in sports science. I'm not an expert in exercise but I have done lots of different types of exercise over the years, and one thing that really caught my attention is how once I hit 35 my reflexes, stamina and mostly proneness to injury changed quite dramatically.
I took up boxing when I was about 32 and know I am 44.
The difference in what I will call physiological health started to decline alarmingly once I hit 40. It was as if my body knew it was 40 and suddenly I wake up in the morning and all that hard training, physical work, seemed to catch up with me and my joints and muscles ached until I warmed up.
I have always been a reasonably thin man until I hit the Creatine in my late 20's and started bodybuilding hardcore. Now I have the small man boobs, beer belly bits overhanging everywhere - and my diet is actually not bad. I try to walk regularly plus I don't eat ANYTHING high in fat, sugar, I stay away from fast food, soft drink, chips, chocolate etc, but I think because of the medication I'm on it's affecting my metabolism on top of the information presented here.
I am really down about my body image, feel ashamed and unattractive, have bouts of depression and listlessness.
I am someone who has really gone from one extreme to another with weight, and it's hard when you're getting positive feedback, compliments when you're in shape, then slowly slack off because it becomes monotonous, routine, boring then the weight comes back like a flash and then you can notice the subtle disapproval from the people around you.
I really think a 1/3rd of the problem is the food industry, 1/3rd the obsessive almost religious fervor generated by the 'self-improvement' industry and the last 1/3rd is the way I and others attach social value to people according to their body shape.
It's great to feel fit and look good in clothes, but damn its hard work keeping it off. In reality, the investment vs the return just doesn't seem worth it. You work your butt off for 3-6 months before you even start to see results ( that's why boxers go into camp for at least 8-12 weeks, training up to 6 hours a day on a starvation diet ), then if you take a break within a month you're back to where you started. C'mon it's disheartening, tiring and feels like chasing a mirage and the worst part is everyone is hypnotised by obtaining their optimal body. Meh. I hope some guys out there can just understand what I'm saying without trying to push an agenda because I'm tired of everyone the expert.
Yes I'm lazy, but happiness surely does not come with a size 32 waist.
Excellent video brother, thank you, I learned a lot. I am 47 years old and was making some of the mistakes you mentioned in this video. Nice job - I'm a fan for good.
I’m in my 50’s and I’ve just started 16/8 IF with emphasis on Keto principles. I’ve done the research, read and watched tons of videos and have a good generalization of the protocol relative to my age. I’ll safely and wisely tweak all the information, including this video, and make it applicable to my situation. Thanks.
On point homie,,,thanks for real educational tips,,,be blessed 💯💯💯🏋🏻♂️🏋🏻♂️
Lots of strong comments on keto here. As an ex-professional sportsman / coach who is now cross training for masters (M60) sprint athletics, I've found that the targeted keto diet (TKD) suits me best, allowing me to add carbs to suit my training schedule.
Whilst I'm involved in multiple training activities, in the gym, only HIIT weights gets close to the results I get from just half an hour (including warm up, dynamic stretching, + cool down) of sprint drills at the track.
One other small point, the general medical advice protein RDA for over 40s needs to be at least doubled.
1:54 I am interested in the topic of low-fat diets and testosterone levels. At this point in the video you mentioned a study but you didn’t list the name of the study or the authors of the study, you just mentioned the name of the journal it was published in. There is no link to the study in the description. I would like to learn more about this research but you have not provided any way for me to follow up and learn more about what you are saying specifically and this study
Did you try googling journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism low fat diet testosterone? LOL!
academic.oup.com/jcem/article/90/6/3550/2870596
@@bigslacker666 😂
I was ripped most of my life, especially true, before, during and after the Marine Corps. I did both kinds of workout. After 42 I started putting on weight and seemed to have a harder and harder time staying fit. I'm 57 and look like a heavy linebacker. You and this other guy have the body proof and similar programs, so I look forward to following, Jon
Glad you didn’t say we need TRT, so sick of dudes taking the easy route and then trying to justifying it.
Grow old gracefully!
Seems I’m doing the right things for the most part. I got seriously back into weight training 3 years ago at 45. (I was always really muscular and toned in my 20s and early 30s). My muscle tone was all but gone, my posture was bad, my belly was protruding and I had even started to develop man-boobs. Three years of cutting as much sugar, saturated fat and processed foods from my diet, combined with regular heavy weight training with only limited cardio and I’m now back to my prime. My body fat is around 10%, my stomach flat, my posture good and I’m very muscular again. It’s been tough but so rewarding. I did it for the most part as an experiment to see what was possible - age it seems really is just a number. This video tallies mostly with my approach (avoiding fad diets and too much cardio) but I still use the same “bro-split” routines I did 20 years ago. They still work for me it seems... My workouts are far more intensive and targeted than they were in my youth so perhaps that’s why. It’s definitely a slower process to build muscle than it once was but it can be done if you just refuse to quit.
Keep up the great work brother
Thanks so much!
Thanks. Just turned forty and been following WBW for about a month and I'm not going to look back, ever. Been doing these bro-splits for years with no apparent results and I felt something was wrong with that though admittedly I didn't pay as much attention to nutrition as I've done in the last couple of months. The videos of late Leroy Colbert inspired me to make the U-turn.
Great Video brother! Im 43, and i've been in/out of the gym since in my 20's. Off/On heath trips. I have a typical beer belly but big arms. Funny looking but would someday like to get cut again and looking for inspiration on youtube and you've got me fired up. thanks
U need to stop them burgers homez
I got great results in about one month and a half after watching this video! I'm 52 and will be 53 in July. It seems awkward that the time I was eating the foods he suggested, but I got the results I desired! Thumbs up to this video! Watch out ladies! :)
Great video but can you give us an ideal of what foods your eating and exercise your doing
Whats Up Brother - yes you will learn all of that in the 30 Day Challenge but I can definitely shoot a video regarding foods and type of workouts I'm doing - Funk
@@FunkRoberts 'Total body workout.' Weights on fingers and toes..and belly button?
Finally someone emphasizing the need of carbs. Many videos tell you to get rid of them completely but I always felt that was wrong (at least for older guys wanting to stay/get in shape).
Funk I'm 56, a retired cop turned fitness instructor, and feel as though I'm in the best shape of my life. Love your videos and advice. 👊💪
Hey Louie! Super awesome my brutha and LOVE that you are representing the Over 50 peeps..I'll be 50 in April - Keep crushing it! - Funk
Hey Louie, just curious, can you give me an example of your workout program & the types of foods you're consuming. I'm 53, 6-0, 185 and all I want to do is tone up more. I guess I remember how easy it was in my 20s, 30s, & 40s but these 50s lol, daddy gotta work a lil bit. Keep up the good work!
@@FunkRoberts Thanks for the shots across my bow my friend, I'm refocused & done procrastinating.
Mr. Avery though I appreciate your request for my advice Funk gives numerous workout videos that focus on people that are over 40. Just subscribe to him and scroll through his videos. He's a beast and truly knows what he is talking about. Mr. Avery sounds like you're already eating right so check out his Amazing workouts. 👊💪
I'm on social media as Louie Stravato or email me at luge62@gmail.com for further conversions.
I like what you said about the feminizing diets. You wouldn’t believe how many people argue and resist this fact!
The similarity with Tupac is incredible beyond that great video. Thanks keep up the great work brother.
Agree totally with your comments. I am 65 and are seeing results with whole body workouts and HIIT. I have noticed that you have to eat to build muscles ie low calorie intake limits muscle growth. I also agree with balancing the 4 macros, but don’t go overboard with the carbs. Complex carbs are best as they will reduce glucose spikes.
I'm from Palmerston North City New Zealand thanks for this presentation.
I'm 44 and used to do bro splits now I only do 3 chest workouts followed by 3x 3 minute rounds of boxing bag fitness with a 1 minute rest between each round.
I do this 2-3 days per week.
Sometimes I'll do 3x 50 metres of swimming 1-3x per week as well.
On my days I don't do chest workouts I do boxing and or swimming fitness.
Cool man, Im in Hamilton and checking this stuff out also haha
@@TheAlbiCollier awesome, hope it works out for you, all the best with your musical career.... I've subscribed to your UA-cam channel....
There's more than one right way to get fit. Clean eating, consistency, hit training, resistance training will go along way.
Im 52, still shredded. The key is staying consistent. Diet is 80% and u should workout intensely for 90 min max... everyday. U have to keep ur metabolism up 24 hours a day! As far as testy problems, juat take natural testy boosters. It's not rocket science. Good luck everyone!
Could you recommend a natural testy booster?
Thanks!
So glad I found this channel. I'm 34 and starting to notice what he's talking about. I ordered some kettlebells (it's a miracle I was able to find any during this covid pandemic) and I'm gonna start following his advice and workouts. Shakeup coming my way for sure !!
Do you distinguish between endomorphs, ectomorphs and mesomorphs as far as workouts and diet?
Missed the February deadline. Yet, I am subscribing to your channel now.
Will go through as many videos as I can, and begin to learn as much as I can. Thanks for sharing with all of us over 40. Much appreciated.
Intermittent fasting boosts testosterone I'm 39
Hey Dee, I totally agree with Intermitted fasting...we use version of fasting in my Over 40 Alpha program and I also use IF...but I like men to get the foundation and basic of how to eat, what to eat, micronutrients that help boost T and other foods to stay away from that kill it! - Funk
@@FunkRoberts I will be 40 soon so I definitely am joining to get your programs you are ripped at 49 I aspire to be like that in 10 years
DeeGee Barxx Fasting and compound circuit training is the best way to lose weight and to feel good. Because that is what we are after in the end.
Gee Whizz I am pretty skinny as well but fasting puts you in a great mental state. I typically skip breakfast and lunch and start eating at around 6PM. I do that for about a week. But when I eat normal I eat low carb, and only try to eat the good fats: nuts, avocados, good fish and no meat. When you break your fast you should eat your greens. But in the end it is what you need to feel good. That is our end-goal. We do not care what anybody else thinks about you or your body. It is about you, you need to be selfish and you need to feel good.
Gee Whizz Greens give you the Micronutrients your body needs. Take it easy on the Fruit Juices. They give you an insuline spike and it is not very beneficial, at least not for me. They have a lot of fructose as well and that can give you a fatty liver. But in your case there is not much danger if you are a ripped person. Brussels Sprouts are great with some nuts.
Like what you are saying. Im 65 and despite 2 bad knees Im at the gym 4-5 days per week, lifting cycling and swimming. Havent lost a lot of weight yet but I feel way better and stronger too. I subscribed
I'm 39 you are awesome 🤗thank you so much for your intell😎
Thank u for the educational video! Ur videos are the best for men 40 and up.U explain everything very well and easy to understand.Thank u for taking the time to do this and some of us older guys really appreciate it.Thanks!
I'm going on 45. Ive worked out my whole life and I love food and I will continue eating. I take a couple of testosterone boosters a few times, love my big Macs, fishes, beers, whiskey, I'm good!
Can I ask you what kind test buster you use . Thank you
enjoyed the video. first off ill say im a 49 yr old man, & former smoker, whos now tryin to get in shape... & i have to add, i get what ur sayin about the diets, but some of us Have To Be on a specific diet due to digestive issues. 5 yrs ago i unintentionally dropped from 200 to 130 due to illness called s.i.b.o. & my diet is super strict (specific carbohydrate diet- aka scd diet) my biggest issue is tryin to figure out what i can/cant eat & still try to get what i need from a nutition standpoint... definatly gonna check out some more of ur stuff on here man... thanx
Some helpful information in your presentation but don’t agree with your assessment on long cardio, bro splits, and flat out getting after it. I am 49 and jog 25-30 miles a week while doing high intensity weight training.. My nutrition is tight with plenty of protein, carbs, and 20-25% of fat per day. I drink plenty of water, supplements, and vitamins on a daily basis. Also make sure to sleep 6-8 hours a night. My strength is excellent, and I lift heavy with no problem which releases testosterone. I feel just a strong as when I was in younger. Society wants you to believe once you hit your 40’s, it’s all over for you which is a bunch of crap. A healthy body leads to a healthy mind which can accomplish the unthinkable. Stop putting limitations on yourself of what people say or try to put on you. I am running my first half marathon in March and will be doing 4 Spartan races this year. I incorporate hill training in my cardio workouts and hit the weights after a 10 min break. Stop making excuses, believing your limitations , and get after it. You can do this.
OMAD is the way to go...I'm 47 started IF with 48hr fasting once a month.., 2 1/2 months into it..I was weighing 210 when I started..I eat one day whole salad, other day 4 eggs,bacon, avocados, cheese, peanut butter blueberries, raspberries and ocasionally dark chocolate. occasionally. I'm now 178 179...Doing push ups and curls every day one of each...nothing to it & feel great.
theres always some hyped up diet craze..one afer another, the trend wears off, then they say one thing one year, and say the opposite another year...all in the name of selling you something...i am 47 and i suprised that i dont have trouble with belly fat...i actually looked foreward to filling out and gaining wait when i reached 40
Move a little more. Eat a little less. That is the only thing that works consistently. But sure, any diet, followed religiously and accompanied with exercise will work. The reason they work....you eat a little less and move a little more.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience with us! I've been on the low carb/healthy fat diet for a couple of years now, and I've gone from 218 lbs to 162. That all happened within the first 4 months. So, whilst I agree with most of what you say, I'd have to concur with another comment, regarding diet; mileage may vary!
Hey, we're not talking 10gr of carb and the rest in coconut oil. I don't calorie count, or weigh portions of protein, I just don't eat bread, pasta, rice or potatoes or sugar. And no processed foods!
After about six months of 3x a week gym sessions - I gave up on the mega-cardio that I'd been doing for over a decade - I've managed to put on roughly 2kg of lean body mass with a body fat percentage of around 12.
Btw, I just turned 56.
49???? Dear lord man! great job and thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Its funny, just before coming across this video, I had sat down with pen and paper in hand and reconfigured my workout. I am two months away from being 53 Years old and I was still doing the "bro-split " workouts as he put it. Wish I would have come across this video sooner. Would have saved me months of perplexity. What he talked about pretty much fit me to a T. I don't know if I can cut the cardio as much as he suggests. It's something I truly love and its like a form of meditation for me. Well, at least I am on the right track now knowledge-wise.