About ManlyHacks
Real Fitness Advice for Men Who Have Lives to Live
The internet is drowning in fitness noise.
Extreme workout programs designed for 22-year-olds with unlimited time. Supplement ads promising miracle transformations. Influencers selling testosterone “hacks” that range from useless to dangerous.
ManlyHacks exists to cut through the BS.
We’re a men’s fitness and lifestyle resource focused on what actually works for men over 40—strength training, sustainable habits, and aging well without sacrificing your career, relationships, or sanity.
If you’re looking for shortcuts, this isn’t the place. But if you want honest, experience-based guidance that respects both science and real life, you’re home.
Why ManlyHacks Was Created
ManlyHacks was founded in 2013 by Arun Kumar, a certified personal trainer and Precision Nutrition coach who’s been navigating his own fitness journey since 2005.
After years of making every mistake in the book—overtraining, following programs designed for college athletes, chasing supplement trends—Arun had a realization around age 35:
What worked at 20 doesn’t work at 40.
That insight changed everything. Instead of training like he had something to prove, he started training like he had a life to live.
ManlyHacks grew from personal documentation on Blogspot into a resource now read by thousands of men every month who are looking for sustainable fitness strategies that actually fit into busy, complicated lives.
Who This Is For
ManlyHacks is built for:
Men over 40 who want to stay strong and capable as they age
Busy professionals who don’t have 10 hours a week for the gym
Skeptics tired of exaggerated claims and miracle solutions
Lifelong learners who value evidence over hype
Realists who understand that consistency beats intensity
If you’re juggling a career, family responsibilities, and life stress while trying to maintain your health—this platform was created specifically for you.
What We Cover
BUILD 💪
Strength training fundamentals, program design, progressive overload, joint-friendly training, functional fitness
RECOVER 🛌
Sleep optimization, stress management, recovery protocols, micronutrients, botanicals, injury prevention
UPGRADE 🧠
Habits and discipline, mindset shifts, performance optimization, sustainable behavior change
NUTRITION 🥩
Evidence-based eating strategies, meal planning for real life, supplement science, metabolic health
HORMONES ⚡
Lifestyle factors that support healthy hormone production—without drugs, hype, or medical advice
Our Approach to Testosterone and Hormonal Health
We discuss testosterone and hormonal health responsibly and carefully.
You won’t find us promoting:
- Anabolic steroids or performance-enhancing drugs
- Unproven “testosterone boosters” with sketchy ingredients
- Fear-mongering about “low T” designed to sell products
- Medical diagnoses or treatment recommendations
Instead, we focus on what you can actually control:
✓ Training protocols that support natural hormone production
✓ Sleep optimization (the most underrated hormone strategy)
✓ Stress management techniques that work in real life
✓ Nutritional foundations backed by research
✓ Lifestyle factors that influence long-term health
When symptoms extend beyond lifestyle factors—persistent fatigue, significant physical changes, mood issues—we always recommend consulting qualified medical professionals.
We provide information. Doctors make diagnoses. That distinction matters.
Our Philosophy: Consistency Over Intensity
After nearly 20 years of combined experience, here’s what we know works:
Fitness should support your life, not control it
You shouldn’t need to reorganize your entire existence to stay healthy.
Strength training beats cardio for longevity
Especially after 40, maintaining muscle mass is your insurance policy against aging.
Recovery is where progress happens
Sleep, stress management, and rest days aren’t optional extras—they’re essential.
Sustainable beats optimal
The routine you maintain for 10 years beats the “perfect” program you’ll quit in 10 weeks.
Progress over perfection
Small improvements compound over time. Perfectionism leads to quitting.
What Makes ManlyHacks Different
Experience-Based: Founded on nearly 20 years of real-world training, not just textbook theory
Evidence-Aware: Backed by certifications in personal training and nutrition, grounded in science
Age-Appropriate: Specifically designed for the realities men over 40 actually face
No-BS Approach: We don’t sell magic pills, miracle workouts, or transformation secrets
Sustainable Focus: Long-term habits over short-term hacks, every single time
Practical Application: Advice that fits into real life with real constraints
Professional Credentials
ManlyHacks is guided by formal education and real-world experience:
- Diploma in Personal Training – Professional qualification in program design, biomechanics, and injury prevention
- Precision Nutrition Level 1 (PN1) – Certification in evidence-based nutritional coaching
- Nearly 20 years of personal training experience since 2005
These credentials ensure content is both scientifically sound and practically applicable.
What We Don’t Do (And Why That Matters)
To maintain trust and keep you safe, ManlyHacks explicitly avoids:
❌ Medical advice or diagnosis
❌ Prescription or drug recommendations
❌ “Quick fix” promises or miracle solutions
❌ Exaggerated fitness or hormone claims
❌ Unverified supplement recommendations
Our commitment is to long-term results through sustainable habits—not quick wins that disappear in weeks.
Join Thousands of Men Building Sustainable Fitness
Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or you’ve been training for decades, ManlyHacks offers practical guidance you can actually use.
Ready to dive in?
📖 Start with our most popular articles
💪 Explore strength training fundamentals
🛌 Learn about recovery and sleep
🧠 Build better habits and mindset
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Disclaimer
All content on ManlyHacks is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions related to exercise, nutrition, supplements, or health concerns—especially if you have pre-existing medical conditions.