Welcome to the Over 40 Alpha Podcast with your host Funk Roberts. In this podcast, we discuss everything about health and fitness for the man in his 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. The goal is to help every man over 40, including you, to be in the best physical shape and health of your life. Each week, I will discuss topics like best workouts, nutrition, recovery, mindset, increasing testosterone, balancing hormones, health, life lessons, and how to become an Over 40 Alpha. This podcast will have…
What if your metabolism isn't actually broken...your routine is? In this episode of the Over 40 Alpha Podcast , Funk Roberts shares the exact 28-Day July Metabolic Reset he personally follows every year after vacation and at the beginning of July to rebuild consistency, burn stubborn belly fat, increase energy, and finish the summer stronger than ever. Instead of crash diets, detoxes, endless…
How much sleep do men over 40 really need? Most men over 40 should aim for 7–9 hours of total sleep per night , but the real goal is accumulating 3–4 hours of restorative sleep , which includes Deep Sleep (Slow Wave Sleep) and REM Sleep (Rapid Eye Movement Sleep) . These are the sleep stages responsible for testosterone production, muscle repair, fat metabolism, memory consolidation, immune…
The Complete Guide to Energy, Muscle, Fat Loss, Recovery & Hormone Health for Men Over 40 How can men over 40 naturally increase testosterone? Men over 40 can naturally increase testosterone by improving sleep quality, reducing stress and cortisol, building muscle through metabolic resistance training, eating a testosterone-supportive diet, losing belly fat, reducing exposure to estrogenic toxins,…
O40A Answers Ep. 3: How to Build Muscle After 50 Can men over 50 still build muscle naturally? Yes. Men over 50 can absolutely build muscle naturally by combining progressive overload, metabolic resistance training, proper protein intake, quality sleep, recovery, mobility, and hormone-supportive nutrition. Building muscle after 50 is one of the most important things men can do to improve…
The Complete Guide to Training, Recovery, Muscle & Longevity After 40 How often should men over 40 lift weights? Most men over 40 should lift weights 3 to 4 times per week . This training frequency allows men to build and maintain muscle, burn fat, improve testosterone levels, and recover properly without overtraining. Full body metabolic resistance training combined with mobility work, recovery,…
k Roberts breaks down the top 10 testosterone-boosting foods every man over 40, 50, and 60 should be eating to naturally support: testosterone production muscle growth fat loss recovery energy libido sleep overall hormone health Funk explains why testosterone levels are lower than ever in modern men and why one of the biggest mistakes men make is trying to improve hormones without fixing nutrition…
Over 40 Alpha Answers: What Are The Early Signs Of Hormonal Decline In Men? The early signs of hormonal decline in men often include fatigue, belly fat gain, muscle loss, low libido, poor sleep, brain fog, slower recovery, and reduced motivation. These symptoms are commonly linked to declining testosterone, stress, poor sleep, increased body fat, and lifestyle factors after age 40. In this…
Build Muscle, Burn Fat, Boost Recovery & Become Second Half Strong How much protein should men over 40 eat? Men over 40 should aim for 150 grams of protein per day as a simple, effective target to support muscle, metabolism, recovery, fat loss, and healthy aging. A practical way to hit this is by eating around 50 grams of protein per meal across three meals, using high-quality protein sources like…
What are the best vitamins for men over 40? The best vitamins for men over 40 include Vitamin D3 with K2, magnesium glycinate, zinc, B-complex vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C and E, and probiotics. These nutrients support testosterone production, energy levels, sleep quality, recovery, and overall health, especially as nutrient deficiencies become more common with age. 🔥 Episode Summary…
What happens to a man’s body after 40? After 40, men experience a decline in testosterone, increased fat storage (especially belly fat), muscle loss, slower recovery, reduced sleep quality, joint issues, and increased stress levels. However, these changes can be slowed or reversed through proper training, nutrition, sleep, and lifestyle habits. Episode Summary What’s really going on with your body…
