Why Working Out More Isn't Better (Busy Work Kills Progress)

Why Working Out More Isn't Better (Busy Work Kills Progress)

Author: Chris Davidson | Mens Fitness & Health Coach October 15, 2025 Duration: 9:50
Go to https://ovr40.co/chat to set up a quick chat with me about your goals and challenges and how my coaching works. This episode dives into the high volume workout trap men fall into when it comes to trying to get fit after 40 - we either avoid working out because we don't have 5 hours a week, or we start working out 5 hours a week and it's all too much and we stop. Intensity beats volume for older guys. We can work hard (intensity) but we need extra time to recover and grow so we need to d...

Ever feel like the rulebook on health and fitness was rewritten once you hit forty, and nobody gave you the new edition? That’s the space where Over 40: Freakin Awesome lives. Hosted by men’s fitness and health coach Chris Davidson, this podcast cuts through the noise specifically for the guy who’s done with fads and generic advice that doesn’t fit his life. It’s a straightforward conversation about reclaiming your physical vitality and mental drive, acknowledging that your priorities and physiology have shifted. You’ll find practical, no-nonsense discussions on sustainable fat loss strategies that actually work around a busy schedule, and effective muscle-building workouts designed for a body that’s wiser than it was at twenty. Davidson delves into the realities of men’s health, from navigating natural testosterone support to deciphering the supplement aisle-highlighting what’s useful and what’s frankly a waste of money. The core of this podcast is the empowering idea that feeling strong, energetic, and confident isn’t a relic of your past. It’s about adapting the principles of fitness, nutrition, and self-improvement to where you are now, proving that the coming decades can be some of your most capable. If you’re looking to reshape your body, reignite your energy, and recapture that sense of momentum, this is your resource.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 100

Over 40: Freakin Awesome | Mens Health and Fitness Podcast | Men Over 40 Fat Loss and Muscle
Podcast Episodes
Stop 'Trying' To Get In Shape | Do This [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:07
Grab the Dream Formula for healthy habit building here: https://ovr40.co/dream Email me chris@offacoach.com with questions or to discuss 1:1 coaching. This episode is all about the mindset shift you need to make if you'r…
If Your Healthy Habits Always Fail, Do This... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:02
email me chris@offacoach.com or DM me @chris_d_offa https://www.instagram.com/chris_d_offa/ to see if my Resurgence program is a good fit. This episode shines a light on why we keep trying and failing to build healthy ha…
Why Smart, Successful Men Struggle To Get In Shape [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:28
DM me on Instagram (@chris_d_offa): https://www.instagram.com/chris_d_offa/ or email me chris@offacoach.com to chat about the Resurgence coaching program. This episode asks whether your faith and reliance on the same int…
Why You Need To Start Now (Even If You're Busy) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:06
Message me on instagram here: or email me chris@offacoach.com to see if my coaching program is a good fit. This episode will help you stop playing the Waiting Game to start getting in shape, if you're always too busy to…
The Exercise Myth Keeping Us Fat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:54
Go to https://ovr40.co/noweird to grab my No Weird Sh*t Diet guide free. And email me chris@offacoach.com with any questions or to find out more about my coaching programs. This episode covers why we prioritise cardio an…
The Two-Ticks Method For Workout Consistency [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:29
email me chris@offacoach.com to ask any questions or inquire about coaching. Check out https://ovr40.co/quiz for my free men's hormonal health assessment. This episode covers how to make sure you stick with workouts by m…
The Importance of the Foundations Phase After 40 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:02
email me chris@offacoach.com with questions or to enquire about my Resurgence coaching program. https://ovr40.co/dream for my FREE Dream Formula habits training, and https://ovr40.co/quiz to take my free men's hormones a…
How Workouts Can KILL Your Testosterone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:57
Check out my Men's Hormonal Mastery course, Balance the Big 3, here: https://ovr40.co/men This episode explains how not all workouts help us feel better - some types can actually crush testosterone and make us feel like…
The 10pm Rule To Fix Fat Loss After 40 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:14
Check out https://ovr40.co/dream for my DREAM Formula for habits to get back in shape as we get older. This episode is all about managing the run up to bedtime every night - get it right and the fat will come off easily…
4 Goals for 12 Weeks. Do This For A Great Summer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:09
https://ovr40.co/podcast to book a quick chat with me about the Resurgence coaching program and get a 20% discount as a podcast listener! This episode covers the 4 goals (fat loss, body shape/fitness, hormonal balance, m…