Why Muscle Is Your Metabolism’s Best Friend After 40

“Muscle Isn’t Just for Looks — It’s Metabolic Armour”

Here’s the truth for most people over 40 don’t hear this enough:

Muscle is your metabolism’s best friend.

After 40, yes, your metabolism naturally slows down, your testosterone can dip, and of course, it gets significantly easier to gain fat — especially around the belly. (none of us want!)

But here’s the fix – without crash diets or 7-day-a-week workout routines:

The more muscle you build, the more calories your body burns — even at rest.

Why does this matter?

Muscle is like owning a muscle car… It demands premium fuel (it’s not electric). 

It keeps you strong, lean, and energized.

Here’s why you want to continue to focus on building muscle:

• Boosts your metabolism (each pound of muscle burns ~6–10 calories per day)
  
• Improves insulin sensitivity, which is better and helpful in controlling blood sugar.
  
• Supports fat loss — even when you’re not working out – which is a BIG bonus.
  
• Protects joints, can help prevent injury by building and improving your posture
  
• Keeps testosterone levels strong naturally – no TRT needed here.

Try these 3 Things THIS Week:

1. LIFT WEIGHTS (If you don’t already) minimum 3 times a week: full body ideally, or a split push/pull/legs with dumbbells or machines.
2. Prioritize, prioritize, prioritize PROTEIN (I sound like a broken record, but it’s true!) — aim for 30–40g per meal.
3. Walk daily!!! — at least 7,000–10,000 steps for recovery and fat burn – as well as your own SANITY, and take advantage of the warmer weather we are FINALLY getting. Get outside, get active, and GET MOVING.
   

You don’t need to workout like you’re 25 anymore — you just need to train smart and stay consistent.

Muscle doesn’t just change your body — it TRANSFORMS your life.