Workouts for Older Men

Why Hardworking Men Struggle to Get Motivated to Train

Struggling to get motivated to train—even though you work hard in every other area of life? In this episode of Workouts for Older Men, I explain how trusting your fitness

The "80-20 Rule" Works PERFECTLY For Men Like You

Are you spending more time collecting fitness advice than applying it? In this Workouts for Older Men episode, I explain how the 80/20 rule can help you focus on the fitn

Are Workouts for Older Men Really Different?

Are workouts for older men really different? The answer is yes—and no. In this episode, I explain why the basic principles of building muscle and losing body fat don't su

From This Day Forward: Make Life Better Than Expected

In this special Mature MANformation episode, I talk about the challenges we continue facing as we get older and why overcoming them is never automatic. I share what I hav

Five Books That Changed the Way I Train, Think, Parent, and Live

These are not simply five books I enjoyed reading. These are five books that changed the way I think, train, coach, raise my children, and approach the time I have left.

Top 10 “Fountain of Youth” Secrets of the Most Powerful Older Men

What really keeps a man youthful as he gets older? It's much more than muscle, body fat, supplements, or trying to look younger. In this Workouts for Older Men podcast e

One-on-One Coaching Is About Much More Than Sets and Reps

The picture accompanying this video tells a powerful story. There’s Rich standing proudly on his boat on the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. He looks happy, confident, and in c

Optimal May Be the Enemy of Your Best Results

Does a 180-pound man need 180 grams of protein every day, or can 150 grams produce excellent results? In this episode, I explain why protein is only one part of the equ

The Fitness Investment That Gives You More Time and Energy

A lot of busy older men believe they don’t have enough time or energy to work out consistently. In this episode, I explain why that thinking—although understandable—can k

More Time Behind Us Than in Front of Us

In this special Mature MANformation episode of the Workouts for Older Men podcast, I talk about a realization that becomes more important as we get older: We have more ti

Why Your Body Can Overshadow Everything You’ve Accomplished

In this Workouts for Older Men podcast episode, I explain why many successful men can master business, marriage, and fatherhood yet still struggle to take control of thei

How Much Muscle You'll Put On Now That You're A Little Older

In this episode, I answer one of the biggest questions I hear from men who are a little bit older: Is it even possible to build muscle at this stage of life? I break it d

The Terror Hour: How Older Men Can Take Back Control of Their Morning

For many men, the toughest hour of the day happens early in the morning—when the house is quiet, distractions disappear, and every financial concern, family responsibilit

Sit In on a Real One-on-One Coaching Session With Skip La Cour

Sit in on an actual one-on-one coaching session with me and hear what this process is really about. This isn’t a rehearsed presentation or a collection of generic fitnes

Want to Get Lean Fast? Stop Trying to Lose Weight So Fast

Want to get lean in three months? In this episode of the Workouts for Older Men Podcast, I explain why your deadline should motivate you—but shouldn't dictate your fat-lo

What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: How Older Men Reach the Next Level

You’re working hard, training consistently, trying to eat right, and consuming more fitness information than ever—so why aren’t you at the next level yet? In this episod

The Fitness Advice You Keep Ignoring May Be the Key to Your Breakthrough

When we first start working out and eating better, almost anything produces results. That early success, however, can convince us that certain fitness advice doesn’t appl

7 Benefits of Getting Fit That Have Nothing to Do With the Mirror

In this Workouts for Older Men podcast episode, I share seven powerful benefits of working out and eating right that have nothing to do with what you see in the mirror. I

You Were Built for This: What Hard Times Teach Older Men About Strength

In this episode of the Workouts for Older Men Podcast, I talk about how the challenges you’re facing right now can become some of the most meaningful and strengthening ex

The Missing Distinction That's Keeping You Stuck

In this episode, I explain why so many successful men get stuck at a 7 out of 10 with their fitness. I'll show you why the problem usually isn't effort—it's alignment—and