Most men over 50 are being lied to about what it takes to stay strong, lean, and capable.In this episode of the Strength Guard Podcast, Sal Kassam breaks down the three most damaging myths that are keeping you weak, tired, and one step closer to decline:Why being “active” isn’t enough (and why your 5,000 steps don’t count).Why cardio isn’t king and how endurance training can actually accelerate ageing.Why lifting heavy isn’t dangerous but staying weak is.With stories from real clients, personal experience as a paratrooper, and nearly 20 years of coaching men over 50, Sal explains what it really takes to build strength, muscle, and resilience later in life.Because at 50+, you’re not training for abs anymore.You’re training for survival, legacy, and the ability to keep leading at home, in business, and in life.
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Why “Normal” Ageing Is Slowly Killing Men Over 50
Interested in working with us? Visit www.podcast.strength-guard.comMost men in their 50s think weakness, aches, and decline are “just ageing.” They’re wrong.In this episode, Sal Kassam breaks down why normal ageing is a myth and why settling for average is killing men long before their time.You’ll learn:What “normal” at 50 really looks like (and why it’s broken)Why muscle is your engine for survival, not vanityThe minimum strength standards every man over 50 should hitThe real danger of weakness and how it destroys independenceWhy your 50s are your last big window to build a body that lastsThis isn’t about chasing abs or ego lifting. It’s about building strength, capability, and legacy so you stay respected, relevant, and resilient for decades.If you’re ready to stop being “normal” and start leading from the front, listen now.
Welcome to the Strength Guard Podcast.
I’m Sal Kassam, coach, mentor, and founder of Strength Guard, where I help high-performing men over 50 stay strong and capable for decades.
This show isn’t about quick fixes or fad diets.
It’s about capability.
It’s about legacy.
And it’s about proving that getting older doesn’t mean getting weaker.
Each week, I’ll break down the training, nutrition, and mindset shifts you need to stay pain-free and independent so you can keep leading from the front.
Because normal ageing is a myth.
And here, we build men who defy it.
Let’s get into it.
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