Is There Really a Best Time to Strength Train After 50

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The best time to strength train after 50 might not be the time you think. 

But does training when your body performs best actually result in more strength or muscle?

It’s time to look at what the research actually says. 

A new 2026 randomized controlled trial put that question to the test in adults 60–80 years old. The answer may simplify your workout schedule considerably.

In this episode, I break down what the researchers discovered, what this study does — and does not — change about the Flipping 50 recommendations, and why your sleep, energy and ability to consistently exercise still matter when choosing your best time to strength train after 50 without rearranging your life around the clock.

Questions We Answer in This Episode

[00:00:00] Does your strongest workout time actually build more muscle?

[00:00:00] Is 4 PM really better than 6 AM for strength training?

[00:00:00] What matters more than finding the “perfect” workout hour?

[00:00:00] Should exhausted women really push through hard workouts?