[sundvor]

Aye. My own goal in my late 40s, a bit overweight, is to get strong first, lose weight second.

I'd hardly ever get an endorphin rush/hit from cycling, but I get them regularly from weights. They certainly help the mind settle, even after a short stint.

My best tip would be to get your own equipment, if possible, to have the ability to do it frequently and without making it a mission to go to the gym.

It's amazing what you can do with a squat rack, bar bell, a bench, and a set of plates. (Starting strength / Rippetoe, Stronglifts 5x5, etc).

Weight is in fact regulating itself somewhat naturally as a consequence, but just being able to feel the body getting stronger is the real pleasure. I've been doing this for a good few months now and I know I'm adding years if not decades to my usable life span as well.