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High-protein salmon breakfast platter — protein intake after 40

How Much Protein Do You Need After 40?

Protein is the most important nutritional consideration for men and women over 40 — and most people are not eating nearly enough of it. Here is everything you need to know.

Cajun salmon and corn salad — sustainable eating for over 40s

Nutrition · 3 min read

The Best Diet for Over 40s

The best diet for over 40s is not a diet at all. It is a sustainable nutritional framework that works with the over-40 body — one you can actually maintain for the rest of your life.

Man training with dumbbells — building muscle after 40

Strength · 4 min read

How to Build Muscle After 40

Building muscle after 40 is absolutely possible — and it is one of the most important things you can do for your health, your body composition, and your long-term quality of life.

Coached training session at UNTIL London — losing weight after 40

Fat Loss · 3 min read

The Best Way to Lose Weight After 40

Weight loss gets harder after 40 for real, physiological reasons. Understanding them is the first step to working with your body rather than against it.

Coached dumbbell training at UNTIL London — the best exercises for over 40s

Training · 5 min read

The Best Exercises for Over 40s: A Personal Trainer's Guide

A great programme does not need to be complicated. It needs balance — one essential exercise for each of the five movement patterns your body uses every day.

Personal Training · 2 min read

Personal Training at UNTIL London: What to Expect

An honest account of what personal training at UNTIL in London is actually like before you book. NMG Fitness has trained clients from UNTIL Soho and Marylebone since 2024.

Progressive strength training for over-40s at UNTIL London

Strength · 3 min read

Strength Training After 40: The Complete Beginner's Guide

Starting strength training after 40 can feel daunting if you've never done it or haven't trained since your 20s. This guide tells you exactly where to start.

Fat-loss and body-composition coaching for over-40s at UNTIL London

Fat Loss · 4 min read

How to Lose Belly Fat After 40: The Truth from an 18-Year Personal Trainer

If you are over 40 and struggling to lose belly fat despite eating reasonably well and exercising, you are not alone. The reasons are biological rather than a failure of willpower.

1-2-1 personal training session at UNTIL Soho

Getting Started · 3 min read

What to Expect from Your First Personal Training Session at NMG Fitness

Booking your first personal training session can feel daunting if you haven't exercised in a while. Here's exactly what to expect so you arrive feeling confident and ready to go.

Over-40 strength training session at UNTIL London

Training Over 40 · 4 min read

5 Fitness Mistakes People Over 40 Make (And How to Fix Them)

Getting fit in your 40s and beyond is achievable, but it takes a different approach. After 18+ years as a personal trainer, here are the mistakes I see most often.

Personal training for busy professionals across UNTIL London

Busy Professionals · 4 min read

Fitness for Busy Professionals in London — How to Make It Work

London is one of the most fast-paced cities in the world, and finding time to exercise can feel genuinely impossible. Here is how to make fitness fit around your life, not the other way around.

Strength and conditioning for the over-40 body at UNTIL London

Training Over 40 · 4 min read

Why Your Metabolism Slows After 40 — And What To Do About It

Your metabolism is how your body turns food into energy, and your basal metabolic rate naturally decreases as you age. Here is why it happens after 40 and what actually works.

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