Ep177. Why Your Workouts Aren’t Working: The Over-35 Strength Formula That Actually Breaks Plateaus

Visit www.coachianwood.com/coaching to learn more about how to work with me 1-1.Are you training consistently, pushing hard, showing up week after week… and still not seeing the results you want? If you’re over 35 and stuck on a plateau, this episode explains exactly why your workouts aren’t workingm and what to do instead.In today’s episode, we break down the most common training mistakes people over 35 make, including high-volume group classes, overly “functional” programs, and beginner routines that are too complex to drive real progress. You'll learn why your training might be leaving you exhausted but not stronger, and how a simpler, smarter strength-focused approach can finally move the needle.We cover:• Why “Intensity is the prescription, volume is the dose” is essential after 35• How high-volume group workouts can destroy your progress (and recovery)• Why functional training often gets in the way of real results• Why complexity kills intensity — and what to do about it• Beginners: why you MUST get strong before chasing intensity• The real reason so many over-35 lifters feel stuck, stiff, and burned out• The simple, low-volume strength training approach that actually works• How to train in a way that boosts strength, improves body composition, and protects your jointsWhether you're doing bootcamps, CrossFit-style WODs, or “functional” circuits, this is essential listening if you’re tired of working hard with nothing to show for it.Perfect for:Men and women over 35 • Anyone in a training plateau • Beginners returning to fitness • CrossFit and group class attendees • People confused about “functional” training • Anyone who wants simple, sustainable strengthFollow for more episodes on:Strength training, mobility, metabolic health, over-35 fitness, muscle building, sustainable fat loss, injury-free training, and performance longevity.