<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DESCRIPTION&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Fit40 Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, I break down everything you need to know about building muscle after 40 — without getting bulky or beating up your body. We’ll dive into the two key mechanisms that drive growth (mechanical tension and progressive overload), how to train close to failure safely, and why even TRX, kettlebells, and bodyweight work can build real strength. Whether you’re brand new to lifting or just trying to stay toned, this episode will teach you how to build muscle for energy, longevity, and confidence that lasts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FIT40 LINKS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ Feeling stiff, achy, or low on energy?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Try the FREE Core 4 Mobility &amp; Metabolism Reset — just 4 minutes a day to move better and feel amazing: &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://fit40coaching.com/core4reset"&gt;https://fit40coaching.com/core4reset&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a &lt;strong&gt;Free Coaching Consultation&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://fit40coaching.com/coachingconsultation"&gt;https://fit40coaching.com/coachingconsultation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;AFFILIATE LINKS:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40"&gt;https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get 10% Off The Genius Protein Shot: &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.geniusshot.com/?ref=BRYAN_FIT40&amp;#38;transaction_id=10214dd14c839e450a4423af7b1f8e"&gt;https://www.geniusshot.com/?ref=BRYAN_FIT40&amp;transaction_id=10214dd14c839e450a4423af7b1f8e&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmons"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmons&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&amp;#38;sender_device=pc"&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Youtube: &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40"&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit &lt;a href="https://bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&amp;#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1"&gt;bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com&lt;/a&gt;</description>

The FIT40 Podcast

Bryan Fitzsimmons

#357: How to Build Muscle After 40 (Without Getting Bulky)

NOV 13, 202525 MIN
The FIT40 Podcast

#357: How to Build Muscle After 40 (Without Getting Bulky)

NOV 13, 202525 MIN

Description

<p><strong>DESCRIPTION</strong></p><p>In this episode of <em>The Fit40 Podcast</em>, I break down everything you need to know about building muscle after 40 — without getting bulky or beating up your body. We’ll dive into the two key mechanisms that drive growth (mechanical tension and progressive overload), how to train close to failure safely, and why even TRX, kettlebells, and bodyweight work can build real strength. Whether you’re brand new to lifting or just trying to stay toned, this episode will teach you how to build muscle for energy, longevity, and confidence that lasts.</p><p></p><p><strong>FIT40 LINKS</strong></p><p>✅ Feeling stiff, achy, or low on energy?</p><p>👉 Try the FREE Core 4 Mobility & Metabolism Reset — just 4 minutes a day to move better and feel amazing: <a target="_blank" href="https://fit40coaching.com/core4reset">https://fit40coaching.com/core4reset</a></p><p>✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track?</p><p>👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a <strong>Free Coaching Consultation</strong>: <a target="_blank" href="https://fit40coaching.com/coachingconsultation">https://fit40coaching.com/coachingconsultation</a></p><p></p><p><strong>AFFILIATE LINKS:</strong></p><p>Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: <a target="_blank" href="https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40">https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40</a></p><p>Get 10% Off The Genius Protein Shot: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.geniusshot.com/?ref=BRYAN_FIT40&#38;transaction_id=10214dd14c839e450a4423af7b1f8e">https://www.geniusshot.com/?ref=BRYAN_FIT40&transaction_id=10214dd14c839e450a4423af7b1f8e</a></p><p></p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE</strong></p><p>Facebook: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmons">https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmons</a></p><p>Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠<a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0">https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&#38;sender_device=pc">https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc</a></p><p>Youtube: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40">https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com</a>