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Hidden Body-part makes You LOOK Fat

by Greg Noland | May 1, 2021 | Fat Loss Men Over 40

There's a 'hidden' body-part you've likely never heard of... And it's probably making you look like you're at least 5-7% higher body fat than you actually are. It tends to create a lower belly bulge. Love handles that don't belong. And can actually lead to low back...

How this Golfer Fixed His Back Pain

by Greg Noland | Apr 28, 2021 | Back Pain

If you suffer from severe back pain, I think you’ll find this story of how a golfer fixed his back pain inspiring... “I’m a golfer. About 25 years ago, I felt a sharp and severe pain in my lower back. After an MRI, the problem was diagnosed as a herniated disc between...

Weird Stretching Burns 3x’s More Fat..

by Greg Noland | Apr 22, 2021 | Stretching, Bodyweight Training Men Over 40

Here’s a weird stretching routine you’re gonna love…This one specific way of weird stretching can torch body fat and burn calories up to 3 times more effectively than any other stretching. If you’ve signed up for any of the GTW Bodyweight programs you’ll know you get...

The Salad Dressing You Should NEVER Eat

by Mike Geary | Apr 19, 2021 | Nutrition Advice

-- and my Alternative Super-Healthy Recipe If you want to eat truly healthy, support your fat loss goals, protect your body from inflammation, and avoid some of the nasty additives in processed food, one thing you should eliminate is the typical store-bought salad...

Have you suffered from back pain playing golf?

by Greg Noland | Apr 19, 2021 | Health Men Over 40, Back Pain

"Doctors Gave Up Fixing This Golfer’s Back Pain, But Today He Can Drive a Ball Farther Than He Did 20 Years Ago"After helping hundreds of people who suffer from back pain and… Battling it myself for 10 long years… I can tell you there’s probably no more aggravating...

Dairy Fat Found to PREVENT Artery Clogging?

by Mike Geary | Apr 11, 2021 | Nutrition Advice

This post will help you prevent artery clogging... You've been told that dairy fat from butter, cheese and cream CLOG your arteries... WRONG! Studies show 3 super-nutrients in certain dairy fat found to PROTECT you from heart disease Prevent Artery Clogging For...

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Fat Loss Secrets for Flat Six-Pack Abs

by Mike Geary | October 29, 2020 | Bodyweight Training Men Over 40 | 2 Comments

I had the pleasure of being interviewed recently by a fitness professional from NYC, Certified Personal Trainer, Geovanni Derice. The interview is below and I think you're going to like it... I reveal some of the hardest-hitting strategies for getting rid of that...

The Latest Muscle-Building Workouts For Busy Men

by Greg Noland | November 24, 2025 | Bodyweight Training Men Over 40, Building Muscle After 40 | 0 Comments

Right, I'm going to tell you something that might sound mental... At 42, I was spending at least 8 hours a week in the gym but felt like I wasn’t getting stronger. Between day job, my businesses, family obligations every 5 minutes, and a 30-40-minute round trip to the...

Why Strength Training After 40 Isn’t Optional

by Greg Noland | November 21, 2025 | Bodyweight Training Men Over 40, Building Muscle After 40 | 0 Comments

You've seen the articles. "Strength training after 40 is important." "Lifting weights helps maintain muscle mass." "Resistance training improves bone density." You've read them. You've nodded along. You've bookmarked a few. Maybe you even started a program once or...

Why You’ve Been Making Bone Broth Wrong

by Greg Noland | November 16, 2025 | Nutrition Advice | 0 Comments

Three months ago, I couldn't squat without my left knee feeling like it was grinding bone on bone. At 55, I figured it was just "part of getting older." But when the pain started interfering with my bodyweight exercises, I knew I had to sort it. I did what any...

The Asian Squat

by Greg Noland | November 8, 2025 | Bodyweight Training Methods | 0 Comments

When I first visited Thailand in 1991 to train for a Karate Tournament in the UK, I couldn't help but notice people everywhere squatting in a peculiar position. At my Thai boxing gym, all the lads were doing it while eating, and even people at the bus stop were at it....

Dumbbell Thrusters: Functional Strength for Men Over 40

by Greg Noland | November 3, 2025 | Building Muscle After 40 | 0 Comments

Right, I'm going to cut straight to it. You're a busy bloke with no time to mess about with concentration curls and leg extensions. Between work, family, and everything else life throws at us, who's got two hours to spend in a gym doing exercises that don't translate...

Magnesium Benefits For Men: Health and Performance

by Greg Noland | October 23, 2025 | Nutrition Strategies for Muscle Growth | 0 Comments

Let's talk about Magnesium Benefits For Men... For years, I was doing everything right - training hard, eating clean, getting to bed at a decent hour. But I felt absolutely knackered all the time. I'd wake up 2-3 times every night. Mornings felt like dragging myself...

Turmeric for Inflammation Guide

by Greg Noland | October 17, 2025 | Nutrition Strategies for Muscle Growth | 0 Comments

I'm about to share something that's kept me training hard for years despite decades of injuries that should've stopped me long ago. At 55, my body carries the history of brutal training sessions, old accidents, and wear and tear that's accumulated over 40 years....

Overhead Dumbbell Walks: The Complete Guide

by Greg Noland | October 14, 2025 | Bodyweight Training Methods, Building Muscle After 40 | 0 Comments

(Overhead Dumbbell Walks is part 2 in this series)... I'll never forget the first time Hippie made me hold that concrete bucket overhead. It was 2008. I'd just started back at Thai boxing after my car accident, desperate to reclaim some of the fighter I used to be....

Bodyweight Training for Men Over 40: Complete Guide

by Greg Noland | October 9, 2025 | Bodyweight Training Men Over 40 | 0 Comments

This is the Bodyweight Training for Men Over 40: The Complete Guide because too many men over 40 fail with bodyweight training. Not because they lack motivation or can't do the exercises, but because they follow random workouts with no coherent structure. They see a...

Best Moringa Supplement: Quality Comparison Guide

by Greg Noland | October 5, 2025 | Nutrition Advice | 0 Comments

Why Finding the Best Moringa Supplement Is Harder Than It Should Be If you're over 40 and searching for the best moringa supplement, you've probably noticed something frustrating: the market is flooded with options, and most of them look identical. Same green bottles....

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