The Muscle Loss Nobody Warns You About After 50 (And How to Reverse It)

The Muscle Loss Nobody Warns You About After 50 (And How to Reverse It)

Author: Alex and Gavyn March 26, 2026 Duration: 19:03
Send us Fan Mail Muscle Loss After 50 — why it happens and how to reverse it. In this episode, we break down muscle loss after 50 (sarcopenia), why strength declines faster than you expect, how it affects your daily life and even how it impacts on your general health. You’ll learn how much training you actually need, why strength training matters more than ever, and how to balance it with cardio. If you’ve started to feel weaker or less stable, this gives you a simple, practical way to rebuil...

Hosted by Alex and Gavyn, Growing Younger-Health & Fitness Podcast for Over 40's is a straight-talking resource for anyone who feels their body isn't quite playing the game it used to. This isn't about chasing fads or unrealistic ideals; it's grounded, practical conversation focused on what actually works for people in their forties, fifties, and beyond. Each episode tackles the real questions that come with maintaining your health and fitness as the years stack up. You'll hear honest discussions about managing weight effectively after forty, steering clear of extreme diets and instead finding sustainable habits that stick. The hosts delve into the science of preserving and building muscle strength, which is key to keeping your metabolism active and your body resilient. Energy levels and stamina are frequent topics, with actionable advice aimed at helping you feel more vibrant and keep pace with family life. A particularly valuable thread running through this podcast is the focus on adapting exercise around existing niggles or injuries, proving that getting fitter isn't about pushing through pain but working smarter. Tune in for a blend of experience, research, and relatable humour that makes the journey feel a lot more achievable.
Author: Language: en-nz Episodes: 83

Growing Younger - Health & Fitness Podcast for Over 40's
Podcast Episodes
Episode 12 - What types of exercise you need when you have arthritis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:24
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Gavyn and Alex discuss which types of physical exercise are optimal when you have arthritis in some of your joints. Alex uses his background in physiotherapy to reflect on the best exerci…
Do you need strength training after 40? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:12
Send us Fan Mail Gavyn and Alex combine their experience in physiotherapy and personal training to give you the best answer to this question. They make a pretty convincing case by quoting some medical research data to ba…
Are carbs really bad for you? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:43
Send us Fan Mail Gavyn will share his expertise on the subject of carbs. Carbs are being vilified everywhere as the main reason for weight gain and obesity. But are carbohydrates really to blame? Or is it a little more c…
Episode 9 - Is it OK to be in pain after a workout? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:35
Send us Fan Mail Today we discuss why you might be hurting after a gym session and if you should be concerned. Alex uses his knowledge of human physiology to explain in simple terms the concept of DOMS or post-exercise m…