Grading Gym Equipment – Which Machines are Worth Your Time
When you walk into the gym, at least most gyms, there are so many different machines. Now, if you have been working out for a long time, you probably already have specific machines that are your “go to” machines. If you are a beginner in the gym, it canContinue Reading
The 30-Minute Home Workout for Busy Men Over 40
Life is busy…but that doesn’t mean you should skip out on prioritizing your health. If you can’t make it to the gym all the time, I want to give you a workout that you can do at home. You don’t need a lot of equipment. This workout will helpContinue Reading
4 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I Started Working Out
I wasn’t always some fit person my whole life. Just like everyone else, I started at some point on my fitness journey. I have had some injuries, setbacks, but a lot of results and success as well. Over time, I became an “expert” of fitness, especially for men over 40.Continue Reading
Train Without Being Sore for 3 Days (40+ Recovery Rules)
Muscle soreness can be a pain…literally. Recovering quickly can be the key difference in missing your next workout, or staying consistent. Recovering from muscle soreness, especially after 40, should be prioritized more in order to feel good and stay consistent. Let’s dive into how to train without being soreContinue Reading
A Busy Week of Work & Life in Miami
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Spending 24hrs In Tokyo (Solo Travel Vlog)
Pit stop in Tokyo to check out the sights and cuisine before I gradually make my way back home. » 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 & makeContinue Reading
Exercise Swaps Every Man Over 40 Should Make
Mark McIlyar from Live Anabolic discusses how to maintain good "joint health" by demonstrating "low impact exercises" at the gym. This video is perfect for those seeking "exercises for seniors" or anyone dealing with pain from bad joints. He offers "simple exercises" as alternatives to help you stay activeContinue Reading
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