Workout
Strength
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Sep 10, 2026
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2 min read
Does Cardio Burn Muscle? What Actually Eats Your Gains After 40
Cardio isn't the thief. Here's what is, and how much cardio you can do without losing a pound of muscle.
Strength
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Sep 10, 2026
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2 min read
Should I Do Cardio or Weights First? (The Answer After 40)
The order that protects your strength, the one exception, and 3 ways to fit both into a dad schedule.
Fatloss
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Sep 10, 2026
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2 min read
The 12-3-30 Workout: Is It Worth It for Dads Over 40?
What the viral treadmill workout burns, the catch nobody mentions, and a 4-week ramp so your calves survive.
Fatloss
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Jul 14, 2026
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2 min read
The cardio mistake costing you 6 hours a week (and zero new muscle)
After 40, walking burns the fat — but only strength training keeps the muscle. Here’s the add.
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Strength
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Jun 23, 2026
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1 min read
The 30-minute recomp window: fit it between the kids and the calendar
Three 30-minute lifts beat one 90-minute weekend grind. Here’s where to find the time.
Fatloss
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Apr 23, 2026
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1 min read
[Bonus] Your Saturday already counts. You just aren’t getting credit for it.
Why weekend yard work counts as a real workout — and the Harvard study that proves it.
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