The Over 40 Alpha Podcast

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The fitness world today feels polished and perfect, but real strength was forged in garages with rusty weights and a warrior mindset. That raw, underground power is what built legends.

I sat down with Zach Even - Esh, a true icon, the founder of The Underground Strength Gym, and one of the OGs w...

Nobody was teaching us how to do it. We just figured it out—and Vince Del Monte was the one paving the path.

Before social media exploded. Before influencers were a thing. Before the fitness coaching space became saturated with copycats and hype… Vince was already 10 steps ahead.

He wasn’t just putting out fitness programs—he was building a real business. He helped birth the era of online fitness as we know it.

From Skinny Vinny to a ...

Let’s be honest—most men don’t need more motivation.

What we need is a real map. A battle-tested framework that’ll wake us the hell up and walk us out of the fog of comfort, distraction, and passive living.

That’s what this episode is all about.

I sat down with Rick Walker—entrepreneur, leader, and author of the new book 9 Steps to Build a Life of Meaning. Rick isn’t just some mindset guru tossing around buzzwords. He’s built comp...

No trends. No gimmicks. No fake personas.

Just real strength. Real impact. And a real legacy that helped shape the online fitness world as we know it.

In this episode, I sit down with Elliott as part of our new Funk Fitness Legacy Series, where we honor the pioneers, OGs, and trailblazers who laid the foundation for what we do today in this space. And there’s no better person to start this with than the man behind Strength Camp, the ...

Coffee and a bagel.

That’s how most men start the day—and it’s also how they start gaining belly fat, storing toxins, crashing their energy, and tanking their testosterone without even realizing it.

Here’s the truth: your body is running on autopilot, and that autopilot is programmed to make you fat.

In this episode, I’m joined by transformation expert and my good friend Coach Dimitri Giankoulas, as we break down exactly how glucose, ...

Old gym tees. Washed-out jeans. Beat-up sneakers.

That’s what most men are still wearing, even after transforming their bodies, rebuilding their lives, and getting back in the game.

But here's the thing...

The way you dress tells the world how to treat you. It reflects your confidence. It amplifies your presence. It speaks before you ever open your mouth.

In this episode, I’m joined by Antonio Centeno, founder of Real Men R...

Homeless at 16. Seven kids. 60+ countries. A life built with intention.

This one hit deep.

Greg Denning is a man on a mission. He’s a high-performance coach, a world-traveling husband and father, and the kind of leader every man over 40 needs to hear from.

Today, we’re talking about how to lead with purpose, build your legacy, and show up as the formidable family man your family needs.

Greg’s story is wild. Growing up in ch...

One piece of equipment. Hundreds of exercises. A total game changer for strength after 40.

If you’ve ever struggled with dips, pull-ups, or finding a real way to build upper body strength without hitting the gym every day, this episode is for you.

Today, I’m joined by one of my favorite people in the fitness industry, Marc Lebert. A true innovator who created the legendary Lebert Equalizer Bars.

I’ve been using these things for over 1...

One day, you forget where you put your keys. Next, you're walking into a room and can’t remember why. And maybe the worst part? You start to wonder if this is just part of getting older.

But what if it’s not?

In this episode, Dr. Josh Helman explains why brain fog, forgetfulness, and mental fatigue hit harder after 40 and what you can do to fight back.

He’s not just an MD. Dr. Josh is a Harvard-trained biochemist and emergency...

Think 10,000 steps is just a trendy number? It might be the missing piece that’s holding you back from dropping stubborn fat, balancing your hormones, and staying strong well into your 60s and 70s.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why daily walking—yes, walking—is one of the most powerful tools for men over 40 to transform their bodies, improve energy, and stay out of the danger zone of chronic disease.

This one’s straight from one...

Low energy, stubborn belly fat, weak workouts, poor sleep, no sex drive? That’s not normal. It’s low testosterone, and it’s a silent epidemic affecting millions of men, especially over 40.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the 10 Commandments of Naturally Increasing Testosterone—the exact framework I’ve used to help thousands of men inside the Over 40 Alpha Brotherhood reclaim their strength, their confidence, and their manhood.

We’...

You don’t wake up 300 pounds overnight. But one day, you walk into a store, try on a triple XL shirt… and it doesn’t fit. That was James Rice’s moment. The moment he realized his health had quietly spiraled out of control.

But what followed wasn’t just a weight loss journey—it was a complete reinvention.

In this episode, James opens up about what really led to his transformation at 52 years old. A career-ending injury. Divorce. Losin...

You could be spending hours in the gym every week, following whatever trendy routine is making the rounds, but if these foundational movements aren't in your arsenal, you're wasting your time and setting yourself up for injury.

Today, on my 56th birthday, I'm giving you the gift of the 10 non-negotiable exercises every man over 40 MUST incorporate for true functional strength, mobility, and the physique you want.

These aren't just ra...

Ever feel like you're crushing it in one part of your life… but totally lost in another?

Maybe your career’s on point, but your health is falling apart. Or your workouts are solid, but your relationships feel flat. Or maybe you’ve hit 50, and suddenly you’re wondering, “What’s my purpose now?”

This episode is your guide to getting clear.

I sat down with Bernie Borges—67 years young, healthy, thriving, and straight-up radiating wisdom—...

Think your fat loss problem is all about workouts and meal plans?

It’s not.

You could be crushing every training session. Eating clean. Hitting your macros like a boss. But if your sleep sucks, you’re leaving results on the table—guaranteed.

Today, I break down what’s possibly the biggest missing link in your fat loss journey: quality sleep.

And no, I’m not talking about just “going to bed early.” I’m talking about true recovery sleep....

Ever feel like your workouts just aren’t delivering the same results anymore? You’re training hard, lifting heavy, and doing everything “right,” but somehow, progress stalls. Strength fades. Recovery slows. And your joints? Yeah, they’re not loving it either.

Here’s the truth: it’s not your age—it’s your approach.

That’s why I brought in Nick Nilsson, aka The Mad Scientist of Muscle. This guy has spent decades reinventing the way we ...

Creatine might be the most powerful supplement you're not taking.

As men, we start losing muscle mass in our 30s, our energy levels drop, recovery gets harder, and even our mental sharpness begins to fade. But what if one simple supplement could help combat all these age-related challenges?

In this episode, I share how creatine is becoming recognized as a game-changer, specifically for men over 40. You'll learn how this naturally occ...

Your doctor says you need blood pressure meds, but do you really?

Most men assume managing hypertension means avoiding salty foods and taking whatever prescription the doctor hands them. But what if that’s only part of the story? What if the real causes of high blood pressure—and the best ways to fix it—are things no one is talking about?

In this episode, I’m diving into the truth about high blood pressure, the real reasons your numb...

In this episode, I’m breaking down the real story behind cholesterol—what your doctor probably isn’t telling you, how it actually impacts your testosterone levels, and why blindly following outdated advice could be sabotaging your health.

I’ll explain the difference between good and bad cholesterol, why your total cholesterol number doesn’t tell the full story, and how you can take control of your health using the latest research—wi...