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Does Diet Soda Make You Fat, or Help Weight Loss?

by Mike Geary | Apr 5, 2021 | Nutrition Advice

We all know by now that soda (aka "pop" in some areas) is one of the most evil things you can put in your body... the nasty chemicals, the gut-fattening high fructose corn syrup, and a myriad of health problems caused by this carbonated cocktail worshipped by those...

Which of these cooking oils are destroying your health?

by Mike Geary | Mar 27, 2021 | Nutrition Advice

Finally, the truth about cooking oils. But, the truth may surprise you! Some of these oils are healthy and some are VERY unhealthy -- soybean oil, olive oil, coconut oil, corn oil, etc... Let's take a closer look. Today, I wanted to give you my take on a confusing...

Are Whole Eggs or Egg Whites Better for You?

by Mike Geary | Mar 22, 2021 | Health Men Over 40

I was on a weekend trip with some friends recently and one of my friends was cooking breakfast for the whole group. I went over to see what he was cooking and saw he was getting ready to make a big batch of eggs. Well, to my shock and horror, I noticed that he was...

Never weak and afraid of anything, ever again

by Greg Noland | Mar 21, 2021 | Motivation for Men Over 40, Psychology of Strength

Imagine how much better your life will be if you’re never weak and afraid of anything… Ever again! Whatever life throws at you will never faze you. Wouldn’t that be awesome? We all have multiple problems in our lives. Why is it that some people never let this shit...

Can Metabolic Stretching Burn Fat?

by Greg Noland | Mar 15, 2021 | Stretching, Bodyweight Training Men Over 40

Did you know specific stretching can burn fat? It’s true. Done the right way… Stretching can torch that unwanted fat you’re trying to blast away.If you are wondering how a stretching routine can help increase your fat-burning, keep reading… Most GTW tribe members...

No.1 Activity That Makes You Look Fat

by Greg Noland | Mar 2, 2021 | Fat Loss Men Over 40

It may be the most harmless activity known to man, but it's also one of the biggest dangers to your health. IT'S SITTING! Even if you're the most active of athletes, you may still suffer from tight hip flexors due to the amount of time you spend each day planted to a...

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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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