The FIT40 Podcast

Bryan Fitzsimmons
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This podcast is for people 40+ who are interested in simplifying their health and fitness so they can get leaner, stronger, and feel incredible. bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com

  1. 12M AGO

    Are Low-Carb Diets Bad After 40? When They Help… and When They Hurt

    ✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call. Pick a day & time by clicking [HERE] DESCRIPTION Are low-carb diets actually bad after 40… or are they just misunderstood? In this episode I break down the real pros and cons of keto, carnivore, and low-carb dieting for busy adults over 40. We’ll talk about keto flu, cholesterol, heart health, fiber, blood sugar control, weight loss, and why cutting carbs can sometimes help—but often backfires long term. If you’re trying to lose fat without wrecking your metabolism or your relationship with food, this episode will help you make a smarter, more sustainable decision. AFFILIATE LINKS: Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40 CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmons Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com

    21 min
  2. #381: From Addiction to Recovery Through Fitness and Hope Is Alive

    2D AGO

    #381: From Addiction to Recovery Through Fitness and Hope Is Alive

    HIA INFO HopeLine Number: (844) 346-7366 Website: https://www.hopeisalive.net/ Finding Hope: https://www.hopeisalive.net/finding-hope SIGN UP FOR THE HOPE IS ALIVE WORKOUT (ZOOM OR IN-PERSON) Sign Up Link: https://go.fit40coaching.com/hia DESCRIPTION In this episode of the FIT40 Podcast, I sit down with Dylan Clem, Senior Program Manager for Hope Is Alive, to talk about his powerful journey from heroin addiction, prison, and multiple relapses to over three years sober. We dive into how fitness, weight training, coaching, and accountability completely changed his life—and how structure and purpose can be the difference between relapse and resilience. If you’ve ever wondered how fitness impacts mental health, identity, and long-term recovery, this conversation will open your eyes. FIT40 LINKS ✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call. Pick a day & time by clicking [HERE] AFFILIATE LINKS: Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40 CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmons Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com

    39 min

  3. FEB 12

    #380: 7 Things That Are Secretly Stalling Fat Loss After 40

    DESCRIPTION If you’re over 40, eating “healthy,” and still not losing fat, this episode is for you. In today’s Fit40 Podcast, I break down the seven biggest things that quietly stall fat loss after 40—from under-eating protein and misunderstanding calories to dieting too long without maintenance and obsessing over the scale. We’ll talk nutrition, metabolism, hormones, mindset, and the simple shifts that help busy adults finally see progress without burning out or starting over again. FIT40 LINKS ✅ Feeling low on energy and out of shape but short on time?👉 Get the FIT40 Starter Kit here and start with short workouts and simple nutrition: https://fit40coaching.com/starterkit ✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Discovery Call: https://fit40coaching.com/discoverycall AFFILIATE LINKS: Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40 CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmons Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com

    25 min

  4. FEB 10

    #379: How He Lost 100 Pounds and Kept It Off After Years of Failed Diets w/ Chase Smith

    HOW TO FIND CHASE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changing_chaseThe Chasing Health Podcast: DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Fit40 Podcast, I sit down with Chase Smith to break down what it really takes to lose a significant amount of weight and keep it off for good. Chase shares his raw journey of losing over 100 pounds, navigating years of failed diets, and finally finding an approach that worked with his life instead of against it. We talk about why extreme dieting fails, how mindset and strength training change everything after 40, and what busy adults can learn from his experience to stop the yo-yo cycle and build results that last. If you’re tired of starting over and want a smarter, more sustainable path forward, this conversation will hit home. FIT40 LINKS ✅ Feeling low on energy and out of shape but short on time?👉 Get the FIT40 Starter Kit here and start with short workouts and simple nutrition: https://fit40coaching.com/starterkit ✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Discovery Call: https://fit40coaching.com/discoverycall AFFILIATE LINKS: Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40 CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmons Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com

    58 min

  5. FEB 5

    #378: The 3 Things Every Workout Must Include After 40

    FOLLOW-ALONG WORKOUT: DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Fit40 Podcast, I break down the three non-negotiables every workout needs after 40 if you want to stay strong, lean, and reduce injury risk. I explain why doing only cardio or only lifting stops working in midlife, how strength training, conditioning, and mobility each play a role, and how to combine them into a realistic 20–30 minute workout that actually fits a busy schedule. If you’re over 40 and want better energy, stronger joints, and workouts that support real life—not beat you up—this episode gives you the exact framework to follow. FIT40 LINKS ✅ Feeling low on energy and out of shape but short on time?👉 Get the FIT40 Starter Kit here and start with short workouts and simple nutrition: https://fit40coaching.com/starterkit ✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Discovery Call: https://fit40coaching.com/discoverycall AFFILIATE LINKS: Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40 CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmons Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com

    25 min

  6. FEB 3

    #377: The Real Reason the Scale Went Up Overnight (It’s Not Fat)

    DESCRIPTION A bad weigh-in can feel like all your progress disappeared overnight, but most of the time it has nothing to do with fat gain. In this episode, I break down what’s actually happening when the scale jumps, including water retention, glycogen, gut content, hormones, inflammation, stress, and inconsistent habits. We also talk about why weekly weigh-ins can be misleading, how daily weigh-ins should be used as data instead of judgment, and exactly what to do if your weight is trending up versus just having one off day. If the scale messes with your head or makes you want to quit, this episode will help you stay consistent and focused on long-term results. FIT40 LINKS ✅ Feeling low on energy and out of shape but short on time?👉 Get the FIT40 Starter Kit here and start with short workouts and simple nutrition: https://fit40coaching.com/starterkit ✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Discovery Call: https://fit40coaching.com/discoverycall AFFILIATE LINKS: Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40 CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmons Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com

    27 min

  7. JAN 29

    #376: Why Diets Stop Working After 40

    DESCRIPTION If fat loss feels harder than it used to, you’re not crazy. And you’re definitely not broken. In this episode, I break down exactly why weight loss feels so much more frustrating after 40, from hormones and stress to sleep, daily movement, and calorie balance. We’ll clear up common myths about metabolism, explain why the old “cut carbs and do more cardio” approach stops working, and walk through what actually drives sustainable fat loss at this stage of life — without crash dieting or burning yourself out. FIT40 LINKS ✅ Feeling low on energy and out of shape but short on time?👉 Get the FIT40 Starter Kit here and start with short workouts and simple nutrition: https://fit40coaching.com/starterkit ✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Discovery Call: https://fit40coaching.com/discoverycall AFFILIATE LINKS: Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40 CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmons Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com

    29 min

  8. JAN 27

    #375: New Nutrition Guidelines, Hormones, Gut Health, and Fat Loss w/ Dr Ashley Dwyer, PharmD

    DESCRIPTION In this episode of the FIT40 Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Ashley Dwyer to break down the new nutrition guidelines and why they’re confusing so many women over 40. We talk protein needs, fiber intake, gut health, saturated fat, carbs, and the rise of nutrition misinformation online. Ashley explains what actually matters for fat loss, heart health, and digestion after 40, why extreme diets backfire, and how to build a realistic, evidence-based approach that fits busy real life. If you’re tired of conflicting advice and want clarity without extremes, this episode is a must-listen. HOW TO FIND DR DWYER Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.dwyer FIT40 LINKS ✅ Feeling low on energy and out of shape but short on time?👉 Get the FIT40 Starter Kit here and start with short workouts and simple nutrition: https://fit40coaching.com/starterkit ✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Discovery Call: https://fit40coaching.com/discoverycall AFFILIATE LINKS: Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40 CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmons Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com

    57 min
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This podcast is for people 40+ who are interested in simplifying their health and fitness so they can get leaner, stronger, and feel incredible. bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Bryan Fitzsimmons
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    388
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Bryan Fitzsimmon
  • Show Website
    The FIT40 Podcast

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