In Omaha and across the country, the fitness industry sells speed: 6-week challenges, 30-day transformations, and “get fit fast” programs.
But quick fixes don’t create lasting results, especially for people over 40.
Most long-term studies show:
- Over 80% regain all lost weight within five years.
- Even the most “successful” diets have only 25% long-term success.
Why? Because short-term programs burn energy, not build it. They drain muscle, slow metabolism, and increase cravings, leaving you stuck in a lose-gain cycle. At Todd Smith Fitness, we teach what actually lasts: building muscle, not chasing calorie burns.
The Real Fix: Build, Don’t Burn
1. Train for Muscle & Longevity
Most 40–60-year-old dieters have never truly tried to gain muscle. They’ve spent years chasing sweat, not strength, leaving their bodies under-muscled and their metabolism sluggish.
Muscle is your body’s engine. The more you have, the better you move, feel, and burn calories naturally.
- 2–3 focused resistance sessions per week
- Movement built around strength, mobility, and control
- Cardio for recovery, not exhaustion
2. Eat to Support Growth
Forget starvation diets. If you don’t eat enough, your body can’t build or maintain lean muscle.
We help clients fuel with adequate protein, carbs, and calories to support muscle repair and hormonal health, especially after 40.
3. Play the Long Game
Muscle doesn’t come fast. Anyone who tells you otherwise is lying.
It’s hard work, and it often means going against the grain of a “quick results” culture, but the payoff is real: strength, confidence, energy, and a body that works better for decades.
The Bottom Line
Most gyms sell what’s marketable. We deliver what’s sustainable.
At Todd Smith Fitness in Omaha, we help you:
- Build strength and muscle tone
- Improve metabolism and mobility
- Feel and perform better for life
If you’re ready to stop dieting and start rebuilding, book a free consultation today. Let’s build strength that lasts.
