A personal trainer says you should prioritize these three things in your 40s to stay healthy and active into old age

Woman and man exercising with dumbbells at home.

Aging sucks. Your body feels weaker and everyday activities start to take more effort.

“By the time you reach 40, your body isn’t as quick to bounce back as it once was, and muscle starts to fade faster,” says Denise Chakoian, a certified fitness trainer and owner of Core Cycle and Fitness LaGree.