Training
Why strength training matters more after 40
Muscle mass declines roughly 3 to 8 percent per decade after 30. Strength training is the most effective intervention to slow that decline and maintain functional capacity as you age.
James Bowen
Managing Director, Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach · 16 June 2026 · 5 min read
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