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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 14 MIN

Ep195. 3 Compromises I've Happily Made As A Lifter Approaching 40

from The Forever Athletic Podcast · host Ian Wood

Get Coached 👉🏻 https://www.coachianwood.com/In this episode, I talk about the 3 fitness compromises I’ve happily made as someone rapidly approaching 40 — and why they’ve actually improved my consistency, recovery and relationship with training.We cover:Why lower training volume can still build muscle effectivelyThe reality of maintaining a lean physique in your 30s and 40sWhy slightly higher body fat levels can improve quality of lifeThe problem with chasing “optimal” fitness all the timeWhy slower progress is often more sustainable long termHow to balance fitness goals with work, family and real lifeThe mindset shift from extreme fitness to sustainable fitnessIf you feel stuck in the cycle of starting over, chasing perfect plans, or feeling like fitness is becoming harder to maintain with age, this episode is for you.

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