Bryan...
Let's just say I started lifting my first weight before you were born.

If you keep up with it, you can make lots of gains.
You just need more TLC afterwards (stretch, protein, proper foods, jump rope, isometrics etc).

I'm about 255lbs...wish I could eat better, but the kids are first priority (I have four).

Don't believe ANYONE who says you can't improve your physical condition past 40.

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