Let’s be honest—most men and women over 40 are making fitness way harder than it needs to be. If your workouts feel like punishment and your motivation keeps burning out, this episode is your wake-up call.

Host Mike Hendricks breaks down why taking your fitness too seriously is sabotaging your long-term success—and how to flip the script with 3 simple, science-backed strategies that inject fun, freedom, and laughter back into your routine.

It’s time to enjoy the process and actually look forward to your workouts.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why treating fitness like a chore backfires for over 40s
• How to rewire your mindset to chase daily “feel-good” wins
• Ways to bring play and variety into your weekly routine (no gym required)
• The surprising power of humour in boosting consistency and resilience
• The real science behind joy, dopamine, and long-term habit formation

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