If you used to compete - rugby, GAA, soccer - and now you keep starting and stopping training, this episode explains exactly why. Because it's not your discipline. It's not your age. And it's not that you've lost it. This episode breaks down why former athletes struggle with inconsistent training. It isn't a lack of discipline - it's a lack of the structure you once relied on. In 13 minutes I cover:

• Trap 1: Training like you're 22 and ignoring modern recovery needs (the recovery gap)
• Trap 2: The failure of relying on motivation instead of external accountability (why motivation is a myth for athletes)
• Trap 3: The frustration of training without objective metrics (competitors vs. guesswork)
• The Fix: Transitioning from "winging it" to a structured coaching system

This isn't motivational content. This is tactical. If you're 30 to 45, you used to train seriously and you're frustrated with where you are now - this episode will explain exactly what you're doing wrong. Click here to apply for small group coaching Instagram: @templetownstrengthconditioning Blog: templetownsc.com/blog Templetown Strength & Conditioning - Carlingford, Co. Louth Coaching former competitors who refuse to fade 🔥💪🏻 ABOUT PAUL HUGHES: Paul Hughes is the owner and head coach of Templetown Strength & Conditioning in Carlingford, Ireland. For the past 8 years, he's specialised in coaching former athletes (30-50+) who want to reclaim their edge through structured strength training, intelligent programming and sustainable performance strategies.