Finding Strength After 50: Why More Men Are Making It a Priority
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As men reach their 40s and 50s, maintaining mobility and strength becomes key to long-term well-being. And new data shows that more men than ever are taking action.
According to Google Trends, searches for “multivitamin for men over 50” are up 350% in the past month, while searches for “best supplements for men over 50” have risen by 100%. Meanwhile, searches for “chair workout for men over 50” have surged by 5,000%, indicating a growing interest in simple, at-home methods to stay active and healthy later in life.
That’s why Vitabiotics, the UK’s No.1 vitamins brand, has teamed up with Scott Robinson, founder of Yogibanker, to share expert advice on the most effective ways men can stay strong, balanced and mobile through midlife and beyond.
Scott Robinson, a qualified yoga and mindfulness teacher, has built a reputation for helping high-performing professionals thrive with greater calm, balance and physical resilience. Speaking exclusively to Vitabiotics, Scott offers practical insight into movement and nutrition.
He recommends combining strength, flexibility and functional movement for optimal results.
“Blending yoga or pilates with dynamic, explosive exercise such as plyometrics can help counter sarcopenia – the natural decline in muscle mass that occurs with age – by maintaining power, speed and coordination.”
Not only this, Scott also believes that supporting the body through nutrition and supplementation is just as important as movement.
“A nutrient-dense, healthy, balanced diet is important for overall health and vitality,” he explains. “The combination of mindful movement and good nutrition helps men stay ready and resilient well into later life.”
The experts at Vitabiotics note that maintaining adequate levels of vitamins and minerals can help support overall health and well-being in men.
“The 50s can be a busy and demanding decade for many men, with work and family commitments sometimes leaving you feeling low in energy. Nutrients such as iron and vitamin B12 contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, while vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and supports the absorption of iron. Coenzyme Q10 (Co-Q10), which is present in almost every cell of the body, also plays a role in normal energy production.”
“For men interested in maintaining heart health, garlic contributes to normal heart function and to the maintenance of normal cholesterol levels”
Scott’s top mobility and strength tips for men over 50:
- Combine resistance training, stretching and functional movement for overall strength and stability
- Focus on core and back mobility to improve posture and reduce stiffness
- Include yoga or pilates to increase flexibility and balance
- Don’t neglect explosive exercises such as plyometrics to maintain power and coordination
- Ensure an adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D, which contribute to the maintenance of normal bones, and magnesium, which contributes to normal muscle function and electrolyte balance.
Men are advised to speak with a nutritional therapist, registered dietitian or healthcare professional for individual advice.
If you need any more commentary from Vitabiotics or Scott, please get in touch.
