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Welcome to Unstoppable After 40, my weekly newsletter where I reveal cutting-edge tips to get fit in your 40s & 50s while growing your business or career.

What's in store for today:

• The Worse Muscle Building Mistakes Guys Over 40 Make
• The Best Longevity Supplement You’re Not Taking
• My Secret Weapon For Strong Shoulders

Today's issue is brought to you by Unstoppable After 40 Coaching Program. We help entrepreneurs, executives, and business owners to get fit in their 40s & 50s while growing their businesses and enjoying their lifestyle (in less than 2 hours per week).

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I remember feeling stuck with my health in my 30s.

It was mid-December. And I was sitting on the couch scrolling mindlessly on my phone.

The holidays were in full swing, and I was doing what many people do this time of year:

Coasting.

I caught myself thinking, "I’ll start fresh in January. No point trying now, with all the holiday parties and travel coming up."

But then I remembered something a mentor once told me:

“If you’re waiting for the perfect time, you’ll be waiting forever.”

That hit me like a ton of bricks. I realized that by waiting for the New Year, I was just giving myself permission to keep procrastinating.

I wasn’t stuck because of the holidays or my busy schedule—I was stuck because I was letting excuses win.

So, I decided to make a change.

Not on January 1st.

Not on Monday.

I decided to change that day.

It wasn’t a grand gesture. I didn’t throw out all the holiday treats or sign up for an intense workout program. I simply committed to drinking more water, going for a walk, and swapping my usual takeout dinner for something healthier.

Those small actions snowballed. By the time January rolled around, I was already feeling better—more energetic, more confident, and more in control of my life. Starting “messy” didn’t matter. What mattered was starting.

That experience taught me an invaluable lesson...

You don’t need a perfect plan or a perfect moment to start. You just need to act.

So, as you sit here reading this, I’ll ask you:

What’s one thing you can do today to step into the healthiest, most energetic version of yourself?

Forget waiting for January. The best time to start is now.

Your future self will thank you.
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Here is your Unstoppable After 40 Friday Digest:
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1- 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Building Muscle Over 40

The biggest mistake I see men over 40 make with building muscle: they don’t track their workouts to ensure progressive overload is happening.

Here’s the deal...

As we age, building muscle becomes more challenging due to aging and slower recovery. That’s why it’s even more critical to train smart—not just hard.

Progressive overload means gradually increasing the stress placed on your muscles over time, whether by adding weight, reps, or improving form. Without tracking your workouts, you’re flying blind.

The fix?

Keep a log of your exercises, weights, and reps. Each week, aim to improve—just a little.

This is just one of the mistakes I covered in my recent podcast about the 7 biggest mistakes men over 40 make with building muscle.

​Click here to listen now!​

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​2- The Best Longevity Supplement You’re Not Taking

If there’s one supplement that can truly live up to the hype for longevity, it’s psyllium husk.

Backed by numerous studies and meta-analyses, psyllium delivers evidence-based benefits that are hard to ignore:

Heart Health: Lowers LDL cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease.

Blood Sugar Control: Stabilizes blood sugar levels, essential for preventing type 2 diabetes.

Digestive Support: Promotes regularity and improves gut health.

Weight Management: Increases feelings of fullness, helping you eat less naturally.

This simple soluble fiber isn’t flashy, but its benefits are unmatched for supporting long-term health and well-being.

Want to take a supplement to give your longevity a boost?

Start with psyllium.

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3- My secret weapon for strong shoulders!

Exercise of the Week: Dumbbell External Rotation

This is my secret weapon for strong shoulders!

Perfect for those long hours at the desk.

Sore Shoulders?
Go light: 1-3 lbs, 15-20 reps

Feeling Strong?
Amp it up: 5-10 lbs, 8-12 reps

Warm up with 1 set pre-workout or wrap up with 1-2 sets post-routine.

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Unstoppable After 40 Client Highlight: David M.

Meet my client David M., a 45-year-old Senior Sales Manager who struggled to balance a demanding career, family life, and his own health challenges.

In five months, David achieved:

✔️ Lost 25 pounds and discovered how to eat in a way that fits his social life and food preferences
✔️ Cut back from 6 hours to just 1 hour of weekly training with efficient 3x 20-minute workouts, even while traveling
✔️ Got his confidence back and stepped up as a leader in his company

"I can’t believe it. This is the guidance I needed all along," David shared.

If you're an entrepreneur who wants to be confident in your own body and have more energy and focus to achieve more in 2025, click here to schedule your strategy session.
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Question of the week:

The key is believing that change is always possible, regardless of your past or current circumstances.

What’s one goal or dream you’re ready to pursue in 2025?

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Until next week,

Ted Ryce
​Celebrity Trainer, Health & Wellness Coach & Longevity Expert

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1) Watch my Unstoppable After 40 Masterclass, where I teach you the simple 5-step process our successful clients are using to get fit in their 40s & 50s while growing their businesses and enjoying their lifestyle.

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