If you're a former athlete who keeps breaking down every 4-6 weeks, this episode explains exactly why - and how to fix it.

The single biggest mistake former athletes make is ignoring the recovery gap. You're applying a 22-year-old training model to a 38-year-old nervous system. And it's breaking you down.

In this episode I break down:

• What the recovery gap actually is

• Why your body doesn't recover like it used to

• The six signs you're ignoring it

• How to close the gap with intelligent programming

• What deload weeks actually are (and why you need them)

• Why 15 minute warm-ups are non-negotiable after 35

This isn't about training less. It's about training smarter.

If you're stuck in the breakdown cycle - train hard for a few weeks, something flares up, stop, restart - this episode is for you.

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Templetown Strength & Conditioning - Carlingford, Co. Louth Training former competitors who refuse to break down.