40+ Fitness Podcast

On episode 752 of the 40+ Fitness, Coach Allan guides you through the critical challenge of making your fitness journey stick, especially during those pivotal first three weeks—what he calls the notorious "week three quit."

Drawing from his personal experiences and coaching expertise, Coach Allan shares a practical, step-by-step 21-day plan designed to help you build lasting motivation, cult...

On episode 751 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, Coach Allan sits down to discuss restarting a health and fitness regimen with Steve Kamb, the founder of Nerd Fitness.

The conversation focused on how to create lasting change in health and fitness, especially for individuals over 40 facing the unpredictable realities of life.

One concept discussed was the "back to normal fallacy"—the tende...

On episode 750 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, Coach Allan discusses motivation.

The conversation focused on the deeply personal journey of navigating health setbacks, life changes, and the pursuit of lasting motivation.

One concept discussed was the cycle many face when starting a fitness regimen, often quitting around the infamous "week three," and how this repeated loop is rarely due to la...

On episode 749 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we on the five essential keys to strength training for individuals over 40.

Coach Allan explored why full-body workouts, progressive overload, training volume, consistency, and proper recovery are crucial for building and maintaining strength as we age. Several points were raised, including the importance of using compound movements, adjusting your workou...

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On episode 748 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we're joined by Funk Roberts—a former professional athlete, best-selling author, and global influencer known for helping men over 40 transform their health and fitness naturally.

On this episode, we dive deep into the core challenges men face after 40, from loss of identity and decli...

On episode 747 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, Coach Allan breaks down the five essential keys to successful weight loss.

Whether you're looking to shed a few pounds, build strength, or simply create healthier habits, today's episode offers practical tips and real-world wisdom to guide you on your journey. From cultivating the right mindset and understanding your true motivations, to embracing mindful...

On episode 746 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, Coach Allan welcomes back Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson, New York Times best-selling author and founder of Bright Line Eating.

In this episode, we dive into her latest book, "Maintain: Three Simple Shifts That Turn Temporary Weight Loss into Lasting Freedom."

Weight loss is an incredible achievement, but as many of us know, maintaining that loss can be even more challenging.

Dr. Peirc...

On episode 745 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, Coach Allan dives into a powerful formula for achieving lifelong health and fitness, uncovering the real reasons why so many of us struggle to follow through on our wellness goals.

Drawing from personal experiences and practical examples, Coach Allan explores the often-overlooked costs—and investments—of making meaningful change, including tim...

On episode 744 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, Coach Allan explores the concept of "The Two Futures" when it comes to your health and fitness.

This episode is about empowering you to choose a path toward a more energetic, healthy, and fulfilling future. Coach Allan shares personal stories and practical guidance, helping you envision what you truly want out of your life if you knew you couldn't fail.

On episode 743 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, Coach Allan asks the tough question: Are you ready to embrace the suck?

In this special solo episode, Coach Allan opens up about a challenging stretch in his own life, including the loss of his mother, managing a complicated estate, and facing his own health setback with a cancer diagnosis and major surgery.

Through his personal experiences, Coac...

On episode 742 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, Coach Allan dives into a listener Q&A, addressing some of the most common—and crucial—questions facing health-minded adults over 40. Coach Allan unpacks strategies for staying motivated as a couple, outlines foundational functional fitness exercises for those in their 60s, explains the importance and methodology of power training as we age, and exp...

On episode 741 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, Coach Allan sits down with Scott Fulton, an internationally recognized expert in positive aging, to discuss his groundbreaking book, Function: Turn Your Blind Spots Into Strengths.

Drawing from his extensive background as a researcher, author, and university lecturer, Scott shares powerful insights into the five key domains of function—strength...

On episode 740 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of heat and its effects on health and fitness with renowned science journalist Bill Gifford, author of Hot Wired: How the Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger.

Together, we explore how heat is both a risk and a remarkable tool for healing and performance. From the dangers of heat exhaustion and heat stroke to the powerful healt...

On episode 739 of the 40 Plus Fitness Podcast, Coach Allan is joined by Dr. Jacques Mora-Marco and Dr. Yun Kim, authors of the book, Walking Your Way to Vitality.

Together, they dive deep into how integrating walking, breathwork, and mindfulness can profoundly transform your health; especially if you're over 40.

In this conversation, you'll discover that walking is far more than just putting one f...

On episode 738 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, host Coach Allan is joined by urologic oncology expert Dr. Nitin Yerram to shed light on a topic that hits especially close to home—kidney cancer.

As Coach Allan himself recovers from a recent radical nephrectomy, he shares his own journey, making this conversation both timely and deeply personal.

Together, they dive into why kidney...

On episode 737 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, Coach Allan sits down with physical therapist and author Eileen Kopsaftis to unpack the powerful insights from her book, Aging Culprits: 12 Myths That Sabotage Your Future and Steal Your Joy.

Together, they challenge common assumptions about aging, exploring how many so-called age-related declines are actually rooted in lifestyle choices, not inevitable f...

On episode 736 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, host Coach Allan sits down with returning guest David Frost, NFPT Certified Master Fitness Trainer, champion masters rower, and author of Strong to Save: Your Gen X Imperative to Die Harder and Later. Together, they dive into what it really takes for Gen Xers—and anyone over 40—to extend not just their lifespan, but their healthspan by training smarter and embracing functional ...

On episode 735 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, host Coach Allan welcomes strength and movement coach Tamas Finta, author of the book Living Fortified: Building Mental and Physical Resilience for Men Over 40—Stories of Practical Wisdom. Together, they dive deep into what it truly means to "live fortified," exploring how men over 40 can build both mental and physical resilience to age on their own terms.

Throughout the episode, Tom...

On episode 734 of 40+ Fitness Podcast, we dive into the world of hybrid athleticism with Alex Viada, renowned coach, educator, and author of The Ultimate Hybrid Athlete: A Definitive Guide to Achieving Peak Athleticism Across All Disciplines. Hosted by Allan, this episode explor...