There’s a common story we hear as people hit their late 30s and 40s: “I used to be fit… but those days are behind me.”
Here’s the truth: your best years don’t have to be in the rearview mirror. In fact, they might be just getting started.
I know this first-hand. I started CrossFit in my mid-30s, ran my first half marathon at 35 and started competitive weightlifting at 39. Now at 41, I’m the strongest and fittest I’ve ever been. Not despite my age, but because of it.
Why strength training as we age is a game-changer
Our bodies naturally change as we get older, but that doesn’t mean decline is inevitable. With smart, consistent training, you can build strength, energy, and resilience well into your 40s, 50s, and beyond.
Strength training helps to:
And perhaps just as importantly, it builds confidence. There’s something empowering about knowing you’re stronger today than you were yesterday, no matter your age.
With age comes wisdom
One of the underrated gifts of getting older is perspective. You’ve learned what matters… and what doesn’t. You’re less likely to waste energy on things (or people) that drain you. That same mindset can apply to training and health:
At this stage in life, the goal isn’t just to “get fit for summer”, it’s to build a body and lifestyle that will carry you strongly into the decades ahead.
Your best years are now
At Ultra, we see it every day: members in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond getting fitter, stronger, and more capable than they were in their 20s. Fitness isn’t about going back to who you used to be, it’s about becoming the best version of who you are right now.
So if you’ve been thinking, “It’s too late for me,” let this be your reminder: it’s not. You might just be getting started.
