In this episode, I dive into how training shifts once you hit your 30s. I talk about the harsh reality that you just can’t stack every training style like you could in your 20s, Olympic lifting, running, bodybuilding, CrossFit, all at once. I share what it’s been like to let go of certain movements, why recovery is now the limiting factor, and how being flexible in the gym (and in life) is the key to staying healthy and training for the long haul.

(00:00) – Early morning gym session on a Tuesday
(00:44) – Deadlifts, pull-ups & a full training day ahead
(01:14) – Reflecting on Olympic lifting vs now
(01:54) – Godlike recovery in my 20s
(02:44) – Injuries, bouncing back & the recovery decline
(03:29) – Why I can’t stack every training style anymore
(04:00) – My CrossFit days & doing it all
(05:27) – Recognising the need to drop Olympic lifting
(05:59) – Under-recovering vs overtraining
(06:42) – Prioritising fun & sustainable training
(07:14) – Busy gym chaos & no platforms for deadlifts
(08:19) – Shuffling workouts when plans break
(09:40) – My ‘thickening’ back day philosophy
(10:06) – Listening to niggles & pulling back
(10:43) – Life disruptions & accepting imperfection
(11:21) – Using off days to over-recover
(11:39) – Being gentle on myself
(12:14) – Wrapping up & heading home to family

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