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Originally Posted by Pegasus  Thank you for your reply. 
If a client comes to you with no,or undefined goals, perhaps you should consider helping him or her, define what is possible and then what is wanted. | They are always part of the process, I try to dig deeper into their lives and see if there is an underlying goal there. Needless to say, this doesn't happen too often as most people seeking out a personal trainer have some sort of issue they want taken care of, but it does happen.
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Of course imposing goals externally is possibly a way to go, but you run risks.
Personally I am happy with my muscle mass and metabolism.
My desires re cardio are modest and now well defined, I expect no problem formulating a training plan-or in carrying it out. I realise more is possible than what I want to achieve, but that was just the point. What should I be expecting of myself, as someone who just wants a little cardio, to work in with the rest of my life.
Stroker is still the only person who answered directly to the question and he came up with a similar answer to mine. The man belongs in mensa.  | |
OK, IMO, here is what I think a 40 year old should be able to do. Aside from the fact that the US has become relatively inactive, I have seen a lot of those 40+ have great conditioning ability.
Strength wise:
Should be able to chest press their body weight
Should be able to do at least 5 pull ups
Should be able to squat 1.5 times their body weight at least 8 times
Cardio wise:
Should be able to play pick up basketball for an hour
Should be able to 15 minutes of interval training on the bike at at least 30 seconds hard, 60 seconds easy 10 times
Should be able to be active with their children
I will refrain from proper heart rates and blood pressures.