What kind of training suits men over 40?

Strength two to four times a week, some conditioning you can hold a conversation through, and enough mobility work to keep the shoulders and hips useful. Our CrossFit classes are coached and scaled, which matters more at 45 than at 25.

Hormone Changes in Men Over 40

Hormone Changes in Men Over 40 from CrossFit BC. Testosterone, metabolism, cortisol, sleep, and check-ups. What actually changes for men after 40, what you control, and the training that helps.

Written by:: Dai Manuel
Section:: Health & Longevity
Reading time:: 8 min
Topics:: men over 40, testosterone, hormones, midlife, strength, Vancouver
Published:: Friday, August 14, 2026
Last updated:: Friday, August 14, 2026

The 5 Hormone Hurdles for Men Over 40 (and How to Clear Them)

This article is part of the CrossFit BC journal, written by the coaching staff who run our classes in Olympic Village, Vancouver. We publish what we teach on the floor: training decisions, recovery, nutrition, and the honest tradeoffs behind them.

Common questions

At what age does testosterone start to drop?

Typically from around age 30, at roughly 1 percent per year. That gradual decline is normal. A sharp drop, or symptoms like persistent fatigue, low libido, mood changes, and loss of muscle despite consistent training, is worth investigating with your physician rather than assuming it is just age.

Does lifting weights raise testosterone?

Resistance training produces an acute hormonal response, and more importantly it preserves the muscle mass, insulin sensitivity, and body composition that keep your hormonal profile healthy over years. The long game matters far more than the post-workout spike.

Should I consider testosterone replacement therapy?

That is a decision for you and a physician, based on symptoms plus repeat blood work, not on a podcast or a conversation at the gym. Before that conversation, make sure sleep, alcohol, training, and body composition are actually handled, because they move the numbers more than most men expect.