Most high-performing dads over 40 feel overcommitted and under-recovered. In this conversation, Rod Richard sits down with Ben Brown, owner and head coach at Body Systems and host of The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, to talk about what it actually takes to build a strong, lean, capable body in the middle of work, marriage, and kids.
Ben has spent 20+ years coaching, with deep training in exercise and nutrition, and now focuses on helping men 40+ build a body they are proud of through smart nutrition, strength, and lifestyle systems.
What we cover
How Ben’s dad’s health and his own health crash shaped his mission
Why most dads have a priority problem, not a time problem
How to run a simple time and screen-time audit
What changes in training, recovery, and nutrition for men 40+
Labs, hormones, and what “normal” means in real life
Building a personal “PrimeFit” operating system instead of chasing hacks
Simple non-negotiables for sleep, movement, strength, and food
How to show up strong as a husband and father without extreme rules
Connect with Ben Brown
Coaching and resources:
https://www.bodysystems.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching
Podcast: The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show (Apple, Spotify, YouTube)
Connect with Rod and 4 Fit Fatherhood
Free Father’s Roadmap & tools for dads: https://4fitfatherhood.com
Coaching for fathers who want to lead with confidence: https://youcancallmecoach.com
Fatherhoodies and Grow Down brand gear: https://fatherhoodies.printify.me
Instagram: https://instagram.com/4fitfatherhood
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