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Strength and fitness after 40: your questions answered
Short, honest answers to common questions about training after 40. Each one is written and checked by Glenn, with sources where it matters.
How much does a personal trainer cost in Milton Keynes?
A 60 minute 1-to-1 session in Milton Keynes typically costs around £40 to £65, and 30 minute sessions around £25 to £40. At Prime PT, private 1-to-1 coaching costs £140 a...
Is it too late to start strength training at 50?
No. Muscle responds to strength training at any age. The UK Chief Medical Officers advise strength activities on at least two days a week to help slow the loss of muscle...
What happens at a free personal training consultation?
It's a relaxed conversation, by phone or at the gym, about your goals, your routine and anything that's held you back before. I explain how I'd approach it and what it...
How often should over 40s strength train?
At least two days a week. The UK Chief Medical Officers advise muscle-strengthening activity on two or more days a week for all adults, alongside 150 minutes of moderate...
Can you build muscle after 50?
Yes. A review of 49 studies with more than 1,300 adults aged 50 and over found that strength training added an average of about 1.1kg of lean body mass. The key is...
How much protein do you need after 40?
The UK guideline for adults is 0.75g of protein per kilogram of body weight a day, about 55g for a 75kg man. If you're strength training after 40, aiming higher makes...
Private gym or commercial gym: which is better if you feel self-conscious?
If feeling watched is what stops you training, a private gym is usually the better start, because there's no audience, no queue for kit and a coach beside you. A...
How long does it take to see results from personal training?
You'll usually feel results before you see them. Strength and energy tend to improve within the first few weeks as you learn the movements. Changes in the mirror and in...
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