Allan Misner, a fitness expert and host of the 40 Plus Fitness Podcast, shares his journey and insights on transforming health after 40. He breaks down the five critical stages of fitness, emphasizing the importance of mindset shifts and sustainable practices. Allan discusses navigating challenges, balancing workouts, and developing long-term visions for health. Discover how to redefine your fitness journey with practical strategies and motivation techniques tailored for midlife success!
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Beach Volleyball and Insanity
Allan Misner realized he was unfit while playing beach volleyball at 39.
He tried Insanity but couldn't get out of bed the next day due to extreme soreness.
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Fasting and Walking in Malaysia
Allan tried fasting and walking in Malaysia, thinking it was healthy.
He ended up convulsing and nearly going into a coma due to sodium deficiency.
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Tough Mudder Transformation
Inspired by his daughter, Allan committed to Tough Mudder at 46.
He lost 66 pounds of fat and gained 11 pounds of muscle in 11 months.
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Are you over 40 and frustrated by slow progress in your fitness journey? Do you find it harder to build muscle, lose fat, or maintain energy levels like you used to? Do you need help creating a sustainable plan for health and longevity?
Philip (@witsandweights) sits down with fitness expert Allan Misner, host of the 40 Plus Fitness Podcast and author of The Wellness Roadmap, to break down the five key stages of fitness transformation after 40. Learn how to stop wasting time on ineffective workouts and diets and build a clear path toward lifelong health and success.
Allan shares practical insights on how to make lasting changes in your health, even if you’ve struggled for years. He’ll dive into the mindset shifts, motivation strategies, and systems you need to stop spinning your wheels and finally achieve sustainable fitness results in midlife and beyond.
1:46 Stage 1 - The catalyst: When you realize something needs to change 7:32 Stage 2 - Starting over: Facing the challenges of starting a fitness journey after 40 10:11 The turning point when Allan decided to change 13:11 Stage 3 - Sustainability and balance: Training for a Tough Mudder 19:38 The importance of long-term vision and sustaining your results 24:50 How to build self-motivation and lasting habits 36:40 Stage 4 - Bouncing back: Dealing with setbacks and injuries to keep the momentum going 46:20 Stage 5 - CARGO: Celebrate, align, recalibrate, and go for long-term success 52:30 What Allan wished Philip had asked 54:45 Where to find Allan 55:16 Outro
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