The Superhuman Blueprint Podcast
Healthy Aging Starts With Muscle Mass: How Strength Training After 40 Builds Strength You’ll Still Need at 70, 80, and Beyond with Holly Baxter
What if getting stronger, improving your metabolic health, and supporting healthy aging did not require living in the gym or following a perfect diet? In this episode, I’m joined by registered dietitian, professional bodybuilder, and coach Holly Baxter to talk about what really matters for muscle growth, muscle mass, and long-term health. We get into strength training after 40, building muscle after 40, and what the research says about muscle growth after 40. Holly also explains the difference between training for maintenance and training for growth, and why more exercise is not always better. On the nutrition side, we talk about metabolic adaptation, calorie cycling, flexible dieting, and why sustainable nutrition often works better than an all-or-nothing approach. We also cover how to build a healthy relationship with food and use simple strategies like exercise snacks when life gets busy. We cover: What actually drives muscle growth Why muscle mass matters as you age How strength training after 40 can support long-term health What metabolic adaptation means for fat loss and energy How flexible dieting and calorie cycling create more freedom Why sustainable nutrition matters more than perfection How exercise snacks can help you stay consistent If you want to get stronger, stay capable as you age, and stop overcomplicating fitness and nutrition, this conversation is worth hearing all the way through. Ready to take control of your performance? Book a free strategy call with me here: https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/executiveedge Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primal_drew/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/instructor-drew/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrimalWellnessCoaching Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@primalwellnesscoaching Learn more about Holly Baxter: Website: https://getbiafit.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollytiarnebaxter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollytbaxter?stkn=dmJveXdxamttcjI1
