Strength Training and Fitness Advice for Shorter Men https://www.themodestman.com/category/fitness/ An Honest, Practical Men’s Fashion Blog Thu, 15 Jan 2026 02:42:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.themodestman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cropped-TMM-Logo_squared-180x180.png Strength Training and Fitness Advice for Shorter Men https://www.themodestman.com/category/fitness/ 32 32 Middle-Aged Weight Gain: 15 Reasons Men 40-up Can’t Shake the Belly https://www.themodestman.com/middle-age-weight-gain/ https://www.themodestman.com/middle-age-weight-gain/#respond Thu, 15 Jan 2026 02:28:41 +0000 https://www.themodestman.com/?p=717056 At some point in your 40s, the mirror starts sending mixed signals. Your habits haven’t changed much, your meals look reasonable, and you still move your body. Yet the belly sticks around like it signed a long-term lease. This isn’t about laziness or suddenly “letting yourself go.” Middle-aged weight gain is common, frustrating, and often Read more arrow about Middle-Aged Weight Gain: 15 Reasons Men 40-up Can’t Shake the Belly

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15 Ways to Look and Feel 10 Years Younger Without Surgery https://www.themodestman.com/ways-to-look-and-feel-younger-without-surgery/ https://www.themodestman.com/ways-to-look-and-feel-younger-without-surgery/#respond Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:10:39 +0000 https://www.themodestman.com/?p=660087 Who says you need scalpels or fillers to look 10 years younger? Age is mostly a mix of lifestyle, habits, and self-care. Not just genetics. You can turn back the clock naturally by making smart choices every day. If you’re ready to feel like a younger, more vibrant version of yourself, keep reading. Move Daily   Read more arrow about 15 Ways to Look and Feel 10 Years Younger Without Surgery

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Top 15 Tips for Boosting Testosterone Naturally In Men https://www.themodestman.com/natural-ways-to-boost-testosterone-2/ https://www.themodestman.com/natural-ways-to-boost-testosterone-2/#respond Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:27:00 +0000 https://www.themodestman.com/?p=656314 Testosterone is often regarded as the “Male” hormone, the one that imbues you with a deeper voice, bigger muscles, and other manly traits that make you stand out. It is also a fact that in modern times, the levels of testosterone are plummeting in men. This can be attributed to sedentary habits, lack of sleep, Read more arrow about Top 15 Tips for Boosting Testosterone Naturally In Men

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17 Ways Men Find Brotherhood After 40 When Friends Fade https://www.themodestman.com/ways-men-find-brotherhood-after-40/ https://www.themodestman.com/ways-men-find-brotherhood-after-40/#respond Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:03:14 +0000 https://www.themodestman.com/?p=654066 Feeling your phone buzz less and less these days? You’re not alone, and there’s nothing weak about admitting it. When careers take off and families grow, it’s easy for even tight-knit friend groups to drift apart until you look around and wonder where everyone went. Friendship doesn’t have to be another casualty of midlife, and Read more arrow about 17 Ways Men Find Brotherhood After 40 When Friends Fade

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18 Surprising Health Risks Linked to Infidelity https://www.themodestman.com/health-risks-linked-to-infidelity/ https://www.themodestman.com/health-risks-linked-to-infidelity/#respond Sun, 28 Sep 2025 23:17:00 +0000 https://www.themodestman.com/?p=649406 Finding out your partner cheated doesn’t just punch you in the gut emotionally. It can send shockwaves through your entire body, leaving you sick, sleepless, and wondering what the hell happened to your health. Betrayal stress is no joke, and your body pays the price long after the initial blow. You might think you’re just Read more arrow about 18 Surprising Health Risks Linked to Infidelity

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18 Secrets Strong Marriages Teach About Midlife Health and Wellness https://www.themodestman.com/marriage-secrets-for-midlife-health/ https://www.themodestman.com/marriage-secrets-for-midlife-health/#respond Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:32:11 +0000 https://www.themodestman.com/?p=643264 Marriage in midlife isn’t just about companionship, it can also play a vital role in overall wellness. Research shows that strong, supportive relationships reduce stress, boost immunity, and even extend life expectancy. At ages 40 and beyond, health concerns become more pressing, and emotional resilience is as important as physical strength. A healthy marriage can Read more arrow about 18 Secrets Strong Marriages Teach About Midlife Health and Wellness

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20 Ways a Sedentary Lifestyle is Shortening Your Lifespan https://www.themodestman.com/20-ways-sedentary-lifestyle-shortens-lifespan/ https://www.themodestman.com/20-ways-sedentary-lifestyle-shortens-lifespan/#respond Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:26:02 +0000 https://www.themodestman.com/?p=636435 You probably know the feeling when a whole day slips by and you realize you’ve barely moved from your chair. You tell yourself, “It’s fine” because you went for a jog last weekend, or you’ll stretch tonight before going to bed. Yet the truth is, the body isn’t designed for long stretches of inactivity, and Read more arrow about 20 Ways a Sedentary Lifestyle is Shortening Your Lifespan

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If You Eat Too Much Red Meat, These 18 Health Problems Could Sneak Up on You https://www.themodestman.com/red-meat-health-risks/ https://www.themodestman.com/red-meat-health-risks/#respond Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:57:53 +0000 https://www.themodestman.com/?p=636414 You throw a steak on the grill, pile your plate with brisket, and grab that double cheeseburger because, why not? It tastes good, it fills you up, and it makes you feel like you’re living a little. But when you eat red meat way too often, your body eventually starts sending up little warning flares, Read more arrow about If You Eat Too Much Red Meat, These 18 Health Problems Could Sneak Up on You

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Here Are 17 Things You Need to Know Before Going on a Low-Carb Diet https://www.themodestman.com/low-carb-diet-tips-to-know/ https://www.themodestman.com/low-carb-diet-tips-to-know/#respond Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:10:28 +0000 https://www.themodestman.com/?p=636394 Maybe you watched your buddy drop a few pounds after he bragged about going on a low-carb diet. You thought, “Eh, why not give it a shot?”, or maybe you’re just tired of feeling like carbs are calling the shots at every meal. Either way, you’re about to change more than what’s on your plate. Read more arrow about Here Are 17 Things You Need to Know Before Going on a Low-Carb Diet

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18 Foods That Support Heart Health Without Giving Up Flavor https://www.themodestman.com/foods-for-heart-health-with-flavor/ https://www.themodestman.com/foods-for-heart-health-with-flavor/#respond Wed, 27 Aug 2025 02:21:19 +0000 https://www.themodestman.com/?p=636188 Eating for heart health is often associated with strict diets and bland meals, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Many delicious, nutrient-rich foods naturally support cardiovascular health while adding flavor and variety to everyday meals. These ingredients are rich in fiber, healthy fats, antioxidants, and essential vitamins that keep the heart strong and Read more arrow about 18 Foods That Support Heart Health Without Giving Up Flavor

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