Why start now · 4 min read
Why your 40s decide how your 60s feel
Muscle, strength, and aerobic fitness all fade with age, and the fade speeds up later. The good news is that midlife is when they respond best to effort.
The Still Well Journal
Midlife health, without the hype.
Practical, evidence-based reading on strength, energy, and recovery after 40. Every article lists its sources at the end.
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The 40s are not the start of decline. They are the years that decide how the next ones feel.
Strength · 5 min read
Strength training after 40: a practical starting point
You don't need a fancy gym or a six-day split. Here's what the guidelines ask for, and a plan simple enough to start this week.
Recovery · 4 min read
Recovery and sleep in midlife
The workout is the signal. Sleep and recovery decide how well your body answers it, and in midlife they need more attention than they used to.
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Plain-English notes on strength, energy, recovery, and staying capable after 40. No hype, no spam. The list launches soon — until then, reach us at hello@stillwellafter40.com.
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