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Real training and nutrition advice for men from Coach Luke: building muscle, losing the gut, and getting stronger after 50. Same no-gimmicks coaching, written for the guys.

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Kettlebell Workout for Men Over 40

A smart kettlebell workout for men over 40 uses two sessions a week built on basics: one strength day with deadlifts, goblet squats, rows, presses and carries, and one conditioning day built around swings. Start with a 16 to 24...

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Boxing Workouts for Men: Get Fit Like a Fighter

Boxing workouts for men combine short, intense rounds of punching and footwork with rest periods, usually three minutes on and one minute off. Three sessions a week of shadow boxing, bag work and simple conditioning can build real cardio fitness...

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Tabata for Muscle: Can It Help You Build Size?

Tabata for muscle works only up to a point. The 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off format is mainly conditioning, so it will not replace heavy sets for building size. Used as a short finisher two or three times a...

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Testosterone and Strength Training After 50: What to Expect

Testosterone and strength training are linked, but not in the way most ads suggest. Lifting causes a brief rise in testosterone after a hard session, and over months it can help support healthy levels, mostly by cutting body fat and...

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High Protein Meal Plan for Men Losing Weight

A high protein meal plan for men losing weight puts 30 to 50 grams of protein at each of three or four meals, fills the rest of the plate with vegetables and some carbs, and keeps total calories in a...

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Fat Loss Workout for Men Over 40: 3 Days, 45 Minutes

The best fat loss workout for men over 40 is three 45-minute sessions a week of full-body strength training, each finished with a short burst of conditioning. Lifting protects your muscle, the finisher adds calorie burn, and daily walking plus...

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