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Author: Julien Morel - certified nutritionist, nutrition consultant for men 45+
📍 Certified Nutritionist. Specializes in natural support, active lifestyle and nutrition adaptation in adulthood.
🔹 Why is it important to take care of yourself after 50?
After 50, men experience changes not only in their physical well-being, but also in their internal rhythm, recovery, sensitivity to stress, needs for movement and nutrition. What was usual in their 30s now requires a little more attention. But this is not a weakness - it is an opportunity to feel better about yourself, reconsider your lifestyle and choose what really works for your body now. It is especially important not to ignore small signals from the body - fatigue, a feeling of "heaviness" in the body, decreased mobility, discomfort in the joints or pelvic area. They do not always require complex solutions - sometimes it is enough to return to the basics: movement, breathing, attention to the body, natural support.
🔹 Kegel exercises: a gentle practice that works deeply
What are they?
Kegel exercises are simple but effective muscle contractions that activate the pelvic floor muscles. They are performed discreetly, without special equipment, at home or even at work. This exercise has long been recognized by nutritionists and specialists in healthy movement as a safe and beneficial part of a man’s routine after 45–50 years of age.
They target those muscles that are not actively used in everyday life, but are important for control, stability, and a sense of inner strength.
How to do them?
Sit or stand up straight. Take a deep breath and as you exhale, imagine that you need to stop urinating.
Tighten these muscles for 3–5 seconds, without straining your abs or legs.
Slowly relax.
Repeat 10–15 times. Do this exercise 2-3 times a day.
What can it do for you?
Over time, these exercises can help support:
a sense of internal control
stability when standing and exercising
general pelvic comfort
These exercises are best done daily for 10-15 minutes. They do not require a gym or complex clothing, only habit and attention to yourself.
Basic exercises
🔹 Joint health: what works from the inside
With age, cartilage loses elasticity, and joints can become less flexible. But there are ways to support this system without drug intervention. As a nutritionist, I recommend paying attention to a combination of movement, nutrition and water balance. • Drink enough water — at least 1.5–2 liters daily • Reduce excess sugar and salt in your diet • Include natural sources of fatty acids — for example, flaxseed oil, walnuts, avocados Natural support options: • turmeric (in moderate doses) • ginger (in the form of an infusion or spice) • vitamin D3 and magnesium — after consulting a nutritionist
🔹 Online consultation with a nutritionist
Men rarely seek help, but it is a consultation that can help avoid unnecessary expenses, choose a nutrition and exercise plan for a specific request, especially after 50. The online format allows you to discuss everything confidentially, without leaving and expectations. What you can get:
These are not “remedies” or “treatments” - these are areas of support that can make daily life more comfortable.
🔹 Popular solutions for support
Here are some areas that nutritionists often include in the daily practice for men 45+:
Julien Morel
Julien Morel is a certified nutritionist with over 15 years of experience in nutrition, natural support and healthy lifestyle for men 45+. Graduated from the University of Montpellier (France), he specializes in individual programs to maintain energy, mobility and comfort in adulthood. In his practice, he combines modern scientific approaches with traditional European knowledge of plant components, micronutrients and a caring attitude to the body. He works online with clients throughout Europe. “My goal is to make health support simple, natural and accessible. No extremes, no aggressive advice - just calm attention to yourself every day.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Usually after 40–45 years of age. But they are useful at any age.
Yes. The exercises are very simple, do not require simulators or special training.
Yes, it is even desirable. Natural products and healthy fats support the body from the inside.
If you want to choose something safe and effective for yourself - yes, this is a smart investment in your health.