The Hard Truth About Training Over 35

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges and strategies for training effectively after the age of 35.

Most people over 35 try to train the same way they did at 25 — and then wonder why everything hurts. In this episode, we talk about why pushing harder often leads to pain, not progress. You’ll learn what actually matters now, how to train in a way that gives you energy instead of draining it, and why feeling wrecked isn’t the same as getting better. If you want to stay capable for the next 20 years, this conversation matters.

People in this episode

Host: Archie Cunningham

Topics covered

• training over 35
• pain management
• energy in training
• fitness progression
• long-term capability

Keywords

• training
• over 35
• fitness
• pain
• energy
• progress
• capability

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