1:1 Online coaching for men 50+
Your best is still ahead of you.
I'm Bryan Krahn, the coach behind Men's Health's Max Muscle at 50. I'm in the best shape of my life in my 50s, and I coach men in their 40s, 50s and 60s to build muscle, lose the gut and train hard without wrecking their joints.
Free 15-minute call with Bryan. No payment collected.
C.S.C.S. Certified strength and conditioning specialist
Men’s Health Contributor and author of Max Muscle at 50
In his 50s Training the way he coaches
20+ years Helping people transform their bodies
As featured in
Men’s Health · Men’s Fitness · Muscle & Fitness · All Out Studio · The Daniel Yores Podcast
What changes after 50
Most of what you've heard is backwards.
You don't need to train like a 25-year-old. You also don't need to accept "slowing down" as a plan. You need a smarter approach, run consistently, with a coach who's doing it himself.
Train more.
train smarter.
Muscle you don't use, you lose. Most of my guys train four or five days a week, with the volume and recovery set up so they can keep coming back.
Train less as you age
Come back tomorrow.
After 50, staying healthy beats chasing a max. We choose joint-friendly exercises and rep ranges that build muscle without beating you up.
Go heavy or go home
Stop the invisible calories.
Most guys don't need a fancy diet. They need to stop the snacks, drinks and bites they aren't counting. That's where the gut comes from.
You need a new diet
Client results
Normal guys. Extraordinary results.
Busy professionals, dads and grandfathers. Most had never been in the best shape of their lives until they worked with Bryan. Real clients, shared with permission. Individual results vary with effort, consistency and starting point.
Danny Verna
Kevin Chorniak
Dr Chris Burke
Dan Garner
Tim Dunn
Tim M.
Marty T. · Coaching client, 55
I have a 33″ waist now, something I haven’t seen since I was in high school and I am 55 years old.
2½″ Off his waist in two months
55 Years old, with a waist he last had in high school
Pheroze K. · Coaching client
Bryan is the most hands-on online coach I've ever experienced.
How coaching works
What happens after you apply.
You talk to me before you commit to anything. If coaching is a fit, your plan is built around your body, your schedule and your life. If it isn't, I'll tell you.
Apply in five minutes.
Tell me your goals, how you train now, your schedule and any injuries. I read every application myself.
Talk it through.
Book a free 15-minute call. We look at where you are and where you want to be, and decide together if coaching is the right fit. No payment is taken on the call.
Get your plan.
Training built around your body, equipment and schedule. Nutrition that fits real life. Regular check-ins with me, and changes as you progress.
Meet your coach
I'm not a 25-year-old telling you what worked for me.
I'm Bryan Krahn, a certified strength and conditioning specialist (C.S.C.S.), a Men's Health contributor and the author of its Max Muscle at 50 program. I'm in my 50s, I train the way I coach, and I'm in the best shape of my life.
I help normal guys look extraordinary. I know what it's like to lift with a stiff back, a full calendar and a body that recovers slower than it used to. My job is to give you a plan that respects all of that and still gets results.
No off-the-shelf packages. Your plan is built around you, and we work out what it looks like together on a free call.
Free guide - The Diet Blueprint
You don't need a new diet.
Most guys don't need a brand new diet. They need to stop sneaking in calories they aren't counting. The free Over 50 Muscle Diet Blueprint starts with a two-to-three-week reset:
No snacks between meals
No alcohol
No sweets or desserts
No added oils, creamy dressings or mystery sauces
No bites while cooking, and no finishing your kid's leftovers
Free PDF from Bryan Krahn.
Articles & podcasts
In print and conversation
Bryan writes for Men's Health, built its Max Muscle at 50 program and talks training after 50 on some of fitness's best-known podcasts.
MEN’S HEALTH · ARTICLE
How to Build Muscle at 50
Bryan discusses adapting training as you age, balancing progress and recovery.
THE DANIEL YORES PODCAST · EPISODE 231
How to Build Max Muscle at 50
Bryan and Daniel Yores discuss training after 50, nutrition and the practical realities of coaching.
MEN’S HEALTH · COACHING FEATURE
A client’s experience
Kevin Chorniak describes working with Bryan on training and nutrition after finding him through Men’s Health.
Questions
What men ask before they apply.
Straight answers to the questions I hear most. Anything else, ask me on a free call.
I'm in my 50s or 60s and out of shape. Is it too late?
No. Men who haven't trained in years often have the most to gain. We start where you are, build the habit first, and add load as your body adapts.
I have a bad back, shoulders or knees. Can I still train hard?
That's who this is built for. We choose joint-friendly exercises and rep ranges, and we never train through pain: if a movement hurts, we swap it. Share your history in the application. If you have an active injury that needs rehab, get cleared by your doctor or physio first.
How much time does it take?
Most of my guys train four or five days a week. I prefer shorter, more frequent sessions (around 40 minutes) over long ones, and your plan includes backup workouts for busy or low-energy days.
Do I need a gym?
Your plan is built around the equipment you have. We go through your setup on the call.
Will I have to follow a strict diet?
No. Most guys don't need a new diet. They need to stop the calories they aren't counting: snacks, drinks and bites. Your nutrition fits real life, dinners out and travel included. You will learn how to track your intake.
How is this different from an app or a program?
You work with me, not a generic copy/paste output. Your plan is written specifically for you, I review your check-ins, and I adjust it as you go. No templates and no group programs.
What does coaching cost?
It depends on the support you need, duration, and your personal goals. We cover options and pricing on your free call. There's no pressure, and no obligation on the call.
Is coaching fully online?
Yes. You can work with me from anywhere. I upload your plan into my training app so you have access to it wherever you are.
Stop waiting for Monday
Let's build your next decade.
Tell me where you are and where you want to be. If coaching is a fit, we'll build your plan. If it isn't, you'll leave the call with a clear next step.
Free, no-pressure call with Bryan. No payment collected.
OVER 50 MUSCLE
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