A bodybuilding and fitness forum for people over 35, covering strength training, building and maintaining muscle, recovery, mobility and returning to exercise. Share your experience, ask questions and discuss how training and nutrition may need to change with age. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:38:49 +0000 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:38:49 +0000 Real Muscle Forums - Body Building and fitness Forums https://www.realmuscleforum.com/forums/over-age-35.58/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:42:05 +0000 https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/building-muscle-after-40-how-should-your-recovery-strategy-change.211559/ https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/building-muscle-after-40-how-should-your-recovery-strategy-change.211559/ invalid@example.com (admin) admin
Some people reduce their weekly training volume, while others continue lifting just as frequently but pay greater attention to sleep, nutrition, warm-ups and rest between demanding sessions. There is unlikely to be...

Building Muscle After 40: How Should Your Recovery Strategy Change?]]> 1 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:33:57 +0000 https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/how-exercise-can-positively-impact-mental-health.211188/ https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/how-exercise-can-positively-impact-mental-health.211188/ invalid@example.com (ilovebenching) ilovebenching

Testosterone and dopamine are both neurotransmitters that influence motivation, reward, and decision-making. Testosterone can increase dopamine release, which can make rewards more appealing and motivating
Exercise acts as a natural mood booster by significantly increasing dopamine levels in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter crucial for motivation, pleasure,...

How exercise can positively impact mental health]]> 2 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:32:43 +0000 https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/are-you-stronger-fitter-or-healthier-than-you-were-10-years-ago.211506/ https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/are-you-stronger-fitter-or-healthier-than-you-were-10-years-ago.211506/ invalid@example.com (admin) admin
But is that actually true?

I'm seeing more people in their 40s, 50s and even 60s in better shape than they were in their 20s.

How do you compare with yourself 10 years ago?

• Stronger?
• Fitter?
• Healthier?
• More knowledgeable?
• Or trying to get back to where you once were?

I'd be interested to hear everyone's story.]]> 4 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:31:54 +0000 https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/building-muscle-after-40-what-actually-works.211518/ https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/building-muscle-after-40-what-actually-works.211518/ invalid@example.com (Myjourney) Myjourney Building muscle after 40 is something many people believe becomes almost impossible. It's a common misconception that once you reach your forties, your body simply stops responding to training and the opportunity to build a stronger physique has passed.

Fortunately, that's far from the truth.

While building muscle after 40 is different from building muscle in your twenties, it is still very achievable. In fact, many people in their forties, fifties, and beyond achieve the...

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Junk food can have a significant negative impact on your brain, mental well-being, and energy levels. Here's a breakdown of the key issues:

Impact on the Brain:

• Reduced Neuroplasticity:
  • Junk food diets can impair neuroplasticity, which is the brain's ability to form new connections and adapt. This can hinder learning and memory....

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Check out this interactive map to build all muscle groups including glutes
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Anybody else?]]> 17 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:24:15 +0000 https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/how-many-eggs-are-you-eating-per-day.183516/ https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/how-many-eggs-are-you-eating-per-day.183516/ invalid@example.com (casse) casse
When I started training again in 2010 after 7 years off I tried for 4-6 per day, with some olive oil. Did that for 18 months then hit a wall; couldn't stand them anymore.

Last week I started again; 6 hardboiled eggs/day with a teaspoon or two of olive oil, some salt, and some Frank's Red Hot.

I feel great; I swear this is the most anabolic post workout meal...

How many eggs are you eating per day?]]> 12 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:41:08 +0000 https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/case-study-30-days-of-weight-training-%E2%80%93-tom%E2%80%99s-journey-to-health-and-strength.211118/ https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/case-study-30-days-of-weight-training-%E2%80%93-tom%E2%80%99s-journey-to-health-and-strength.211118/ invalid@example.com (admin) admin Background:
Tom is a 40-year-old office worker who spends most of his day sitting at a desk. At 5'11" and 200 pounds, Tom is slightly overweight and experiences occasional low energy. He leads a quiet life on the weekends, often enjoying a couple of glasses of wine. Tom’s goal for this 30-day journey is to lose some weight, improve his fitness level, and develop a routine he can stick with long-term.

Week 1: Getting Acquainted with Weight Training...

Case Study: 30 Days of Weight Training – Tom’s Journey to Health and Strength]]> 4