How Often Should Adults Over 40 Strength Train?

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At No Limit Personal Training in Yorba Linda, we help adults 40 and over stay strong, mobile, and full of energy. A common question we hear: “How often should I train?”
The short answer…three strength sessions per week, but here’s why and how to make it sustainable.

Why It Matters

After 40, adults naturally lose 3–8 % of muscle per decade. Less muscle means slower metabolism, weaker joints, and reduced balance. Regular strength work reverses that trend.

The Expert Answer

3 Days a Week = Optimal for most adults.

  • Enough frequency to trigger muscle adaptation
  • Adequate recovery between sessions
  • Easy to fit around work and family

At NLPT, we use a Full-Body × 3 format focusing on major movement patterns such s push, pull, hinge, squat, and carry, so clients gain strength efficiently.

Real-World Example

Aileen from Placentia joined us at 47 feeling sluggish and achy. Training 3× a week for 60 minutes transformed her posture, energy, and confidence within 90 days.

How to Start

  1. Book a complimentary intro session
  2. Train 3 days a week in our coach-led small groups
  3. Track results- we measure progress, not perfection 

TL;DR

Adults 40+ see the best results with 3 weekly strength sessions focusing on movement quality and consistency.

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