The nutrition plan remains in place whether or not she is getting ready for a contest. In terms of training, Tony works out four times per week, training each body part, one time per week. If you are over 40 and entering a figure competition, you have some challenges ahead of you. Hitting the contest stage after the age of 40! Diane Fields, Member. Get my FREE insider tips in my Contest Prep Crash Course. Caught up in the contest fever that infiltrates gyms across the country at this time of year, Monty entered his very first bodybuilding contest. The trick to losing body fat over 40 is not working hard on cardio, but making cardio work for YOU! No longer are we teenage kids who load up the bar with 225-lbs and bench press it without a warm-up, living to tell about it. One way to keep cardio effective for burning fat is to use progressive cardio. Our desk is filled with many stories and photos of baby boomers just like you that are working towards physique goals that promote our motto of redefining the aging process. If you are over 40 and entering a figure competition you will succeed if you follow these 3 simple tactics. In my most recent competition, the Powell Classic Bodybuilding Competition, not only did I place 3rd in Masters over 40 (and yes, I am 47) but I won $400! Here's a look at the routine that created a legendary physique for Rose Bouatic. Too old to enter a contest? An occasional cheat day for Rose includes chocolate or gummy bears. So, for those of you over 40 and entering a figure competition, let’s go… Tip #1 – Deprogram. Before undertaking any exercise or nutrition program, Legendary Fitness, LLC advises all to undergo a thorough medical examination and get permission from their personal physician. Lots of cardio in the form of trail running and intense sprints help Monty get lean very quickly. You CAN do it! As a woman ages her body goes through physical and mental changes, but they can be managed quite easily. When you have the CORRECT information you can have total confidence and turn your dreams into reality... and I can help transform YOUR body. The National Physique Committee is the premier amateur physique organization in the world. All rights reserved. Physique contests offer those of all ages a target in the pursuit of physical improvement. Now, join over 73,000 other's who want to get in shape and take the stage. In my most recent competition, the Powell Classic Bodybuilding Competition, not only did I place 3rd in Masters over 40 (and yes, I am 47) but I won $400! Masters competitors tend to have more mature muscle and come in a slight bit harder. (If you're over 40 and want to start running for the first time, here are 8 things you need to know.) For the over 40 bodybuilder, and even over 30, I would recommend training smart. Visualize your body transforming every time you eat a meal. Tony also notes a common problem after the age of 40 in the form of unwanted bodyfat in places where it didn't exist prior to the age of 40. If you maintain a clean and natural diet and exercise regularly with cardio and weight training you can keep your metabolism running at high-speed, keep your lean muscle, and maintain your energy levels and motivation. From the babyboomers in your 40s and 50s and beyond, this new section of Bodybuilding.com will focus on improving your physique through nutrition, car. (If you're over 40 and want to start running for the first time, here are 8 things you need to know.) So, for those of you over 40 and entering a figure competition, let’s go…. If you are over 40 and entering a figure competition, first you need to deprogram your mind. More divisions also offers the opportunity for more stage time for many of the women that want to compete in a figure competition over 40. The advice given in this column should not be viewed as a substitute for professional medical services. DANNY'S DO'S FOR OVER-40 FITNESS. 45 minutes high incline walk in morning every morning at 4 am (medium pace), I still do 45 minutes cardio (bike or stair stepper), I also train abs-calves every other day plus 45 minutes cardio every night 6 pm. You are about to learn the steps you need to take to lose body fat, build lean muscle, and prep for your first competition, even if you are over 40!