#157 Longevity vs Ego with Lee Hayward

Episode 157 of the Tom The Trainer's Fitness Over 40 podcast, hosted by Tom Mouland, titled "#157 Longevity vs Ego with Lee Hayward" was published on July 29, 2025 and runs 70 minutes.

July 29, 2025 ·70m · Tom The Trainer's Fitness Over 40

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Summary

In this episode, I sit down with fitness veteran Lee Hayward for a real conversation about training longevity, evolving goals, and building meaningful fitness careers. We dive into the transition from stage-focused bodybuilding to training for life, what it’s like to stay consistent into your 50s, and how the fitness industry has changed since the early days of YouTube. Together, we reflect on the highs and lows of competing, coaching, and building businesses in an industry that often rewards flash over substance. We also discuss the importance of staying grounded, training around injury, the mindset needed to remain consistent through different life seasons, and how to use your story and voice to connect with the next generation of lifters.Whether you’re a coach, content creator, or just someone trying to lift smarter as you age, this episode is packed with honest lessons and long-term perspective.Tune in and follow Lee on his socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leemhayward/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.haywardLee's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TotalFitnessBodybuildingAnd if you want to transform your body, message me the word "Coaching" on IG at Tomthetrainerfitness, Facebook at Tom Trainer Mouland, or book a Free Strategy Call 👉 https://tomthetrainerfitness.com/dominate to apply for coachingHave the best day ever! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

In this episode, I sit down with fitness veteran Lee Hayward for a real conversation about training longevity, evolving goals, and building meaningful fitness careers.

We dive into the transition from stage-focused bodybuilding to training for life, what it’s like to stay consistent into your 50s, and how the fitness industry has changed since the early days of YouTube.

Together, we reflect on the highs and lows of competing, coaching, and building businesses in an industry that often rewards flash over substance.

We also discuss the importance of staying grounded, training around injury, the mindset needed to remain consistent through different life seasons, and how to use your story and voice to connect with the next generation of lifters.

Whether you’re a coach, content creator, or just someone trying to lift smarter as you age, this episode is packed with honest lessons and long-term perspective.

Tune in and follow Lee on his socials!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leemhayward/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.hayward

Lee's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TotalFitnessBodybuilding

And if you want to transform your body, message me the word "Coaching" on IG at Tomthetrainerfitness, Facebook at Tom Trainer Mouland, or book a Free Strategy Call 👉 https://tomthetrainerfitness.com/dominate to apply for coaching

Have the best day ever!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.