It’s possible to build muscle and strength later in life—you just need the right approach. This four-week workout plan gives you everything you need to start strength training, get stronger, and feel better than ever in your 50s—and beyond. What the Strong After 50 Plan Looks LikeEach week includes three strength workouts, two optional cardio workouts, one active recovery day, and one rest day. This program provides you with three strength training workouts per week, plus two optional cardio workouts. To make sure they actually happen, figure out where in your schedule you’re most likely to get them done—and protect that time like you would a meeting or a doctor’s appointment.