"For many entrepreneurs, cardio became the default form of exercise for one simple reason: efficiency. Running, cycling, spin classes and long walks. Cardio fit neatly into packed schedules and aligns well with the hustle mindset. Burn calories. Clear your head. Get back to work. In your 30s, that approach often worked. After 40, the equation changes. Energy becomes less predictable. Recovery takes longer."
"Several physiological changes accelerate in midlife, regardless of how "fit" someone appears. Muscle mass naturally declines with age. Metabolic rate slows. Bone density begins to decrease. Stress hormones linger longer after exertion. Recovery from repetitive strain becomes less forgiving. Cardio primarily trains the heart and lungs. While that remains important, it does little to counteract muscle loss, metabolic slowdown, or structural weakness."
Cardio became the default form of exercise for many entrepreneurs because it is efficient: running, cycling, spin classes, and long walks fit packed schedules and align with the hustle mindset. In people’s 30s, that approach often worked, but after 40 energy becomes less predictable, recovery takes longer, stress accumulates faster, and many notice weight gain, declining strength, and reduced stamina. Cardio trains the cardiovascular system but does little to counteract age-related muscle loss, metabolic slowdown, and structural weakness. Strength training preserves muscle, supports joints, improves insulin sensitivity, stabilizes the body under stress, and better matches the physical demands of midlife leadership.
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