Over 40? Why fitness expert says your exercises should end after one hour

Collins Omondi, fitness consultant and enthusiast, performs dumbbell bicep curls during his routine workout at Alpha Fit Gym along Kiambu Road on October 2, 2025.

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At 49, Collins Omondi’s body still bears the sculpted lines of his competitive bodybuilding days, a testament to three decades of iron discipline. His chest, shoulders, and arms carry the story of a life shaped by weights and willpower. Yet, he laughs at the idea that he is still the powerhouse he was in his 20s.

“I’m not as strong as I used to be,” he says. “But the more I lift, the better I feel. I sleep better. I move better. I plan to keep lifting until I’m 80.”

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