What Changed Fitness and Nutrition Over the Past 20 Years?
Although a lot of things have stayed consistent in the fitness industry over the past 20 years…there has been a lot of change to fitness and nutrition as well. There are exercises that are still effective to this day, and some exercises that have aged out over time. MachinesContinue Reading
What is Better? Low Reps High Sets or High Reps Low Sets (Muscle After 50!)
What is better to do as a man over 50? High reps low sets or low reps high sets? If you are over 50, you most likely want to build and maintain muscle. The best way to accomplish that is with lower reps high sets. Aim for 8-12 reps, andContinue Reading
The Place Blew My Mind | Luxor, Egypt
Saving the best until last – Part 2 of my trip to Egypt where I visited Luxor, considered to be one of the biggest open air museums in the world. » Up to 40% off my training app THRST – https://thrstapp.com/ » 40% off my clothing brand THRST – https://thrstofficial.comContinue Reading
My New Training Split – Strength & Symmetry
A full walkthrough of an upper body session from my brand new training split – Strength & Symmetry, hitting chest, shoulders and back. » Up to 40% off my training app THRST – https://thrstapp.com/ » Huge @WHOOP discount – https://join.whoop.com/mikethurston » 40% off my clothing brand THRST – https://thrstofficial.com »Continue Reading
Free-Weight Curls vs Machines: Which Builds Bigger Arms After 40?
The gym typically has 2 key options for exercises…free weights and machines. Some gyms…more than others, have a wide variety of equipment to engage all muscle groups in different ways. If one is better than the other, why does a gym have both options? They serve a different purpose,Continue Reading
STOP Doing These 4 Shocking Exercises If You Are A Man Over 50
If you are a man over 50, you need to stop doing these exercises in your workouts… It may not seem like horrible exercises, but the risk of injury just isn’t worth it when there are other exercises that can get you the same if not better results. AsContinue Reading
I Tested The Most Expensive Bed in The World
Testing out the infamous 1 million dollar Hästens Grand Vividus mattress at @TheSleepSpa in LA. » My new training split – https://thrstapp.com/ » Join @WHOOP (first month free!) – https://join.whoop.com/mikethurston » My clothing brand THRST – https://thrstofficial.com » Learn how to become a creator & make money online – https://www.digitalplaybook.net/Continue Reading
Training to Failure After 40 – SMART or STUPID?
Mark McIlyar from Live Anabolic discusses if "training to failure" is a smart decision for men over 40. This video explores whether pushing every set to its limit contributes effectively to "muscle growth" and "muscle building". We dive into the science behind this common "weight training" practice and itsContinue Reading
The 10 BEST Exercises You Can Do As a Man Over 40 (DO THESE!)
Building muscle does not need to be complicated. In fact, you can get by with doing the same 10 exercises week after week, and get great results (but make sure you are eating enough protein). These 10 exercises you can do in the gym, and there are exercises youContinue Reading
Sleep + Fat Loss: The Missing Link for Men 40+
Mark McIlyar discusses essential "health tips" for men, particularly focusing on the importance of "aging" gracefully. He delves into why prioritizing "fat loss" and understanding "how to lose weight" becomes crucial as we get older. The video also highlights the "importance of sleep" for overall well-being, especially for menContinue Reading
The Ultimate Bodyweight Fat Burning Workout For Men Over 40!
This video is going to be a lot less talking and more exercises. This is the ultimate bodyweight fat burning workout for men over 40! Here is the structure: – Circuit style consisting of 4 exercises. – Do each exercise for the reps shown below. – Rest no moreContinue Reading
How to Create a Mind-Muscle Connection For Each Muscle Group (THIS WORKS!)
If you have ever worked with a trainer, and they show you an exercise, one common thing they ask is if you are feeling the tension in the muscle group you are working in that exercise. It is great that you are working out…but are you actually working the musclesContinue Reading
The World’s Best Gym? | Oxygen Dubai
Touring the brand new 100,000 square foot gym, Oxgyen, Al Khawaneej, Dubai. With over 1,000 state of the art machines split into muscle group sections, a functional area, cafe, shop and a pool, could this be one of the best gyms in the world? » My training app THRST –Continue Reading
6 BEST Exercises For Men Over 40 (BUILD MUSCLE AT HOME!)
Getting older isn’t for the wussies, but the alternative isn’t great either. So let’s do our best to fight father time and stay as healthy as possible as we get older. Our physical capabilities change over time, so we need to change our thinking about exercising as well. InContinue Reading