Episode 156: How To Stay Active, Strong, and Competition Ready in Your 40s and Beyond.

Getting older does not mean backing off; it means getting intentional about how you train, recover, and stay strong for the long haul.Welcome to the Happy, Healthy, Strong Podcast — hosted by Adam Lane. This show looks at what sustainable health really means through supportive nutrition, intentional movement, and habits that build strength without extremes.Episode HighlightsIn this episode, Adam Lane sits down with Coach Jeremy Cuttill of De La Rosa Submission Wrestling to talk about what sustainable training looks like when you are no longer in your 20s. They walk through Jeremy’s experience with multiple surgeries, how he is working to stay competition ready in his late 40s, why recovery and mobility now rival heavy lifting in importance, and how mindset, faith, and support systems help men and women keep moving well through every season of life.Episode OutlineIntroduction to the Happy, Healthy, Strong PodcastIntroduction of Coach Jeremy CuddleDiscussion on Health and Fitness GoalsThe Evolution of Health and FitnessChallenges and Recommendations for Staying ActiveThe Importance of Mindset and Support SystemBalancing Training and RecoveryThe Role of Confidence and AdaptationThe Impact of Injuries and SurgeriesFinal Thoughts and Contact InformationEpisode Chapters00:00 Intro & who this show is for00:24 Meet Coach Jeremy Cuttill 02:10 Training, coaching, and leading by example03:26 Injuries, surgeries, and staying competition ready at 4805:04 Martial arts background, Luta Livre, and MMA roots06:57 Training for longevity: mindset, mobility, and recovery10:16 Shifting from heavy lifting to smarter, sustainable work13:23 Openness to new training methods with age16:40 Mindset for starting jiu jitsu in your 30s and 40s18:11 Faith, support systems, and healthy outlets for stress22:12 How training should change in your 20s, 30s, and 40s30:29 Training around injuries, knee replacements, and layoffs33:24 Adapting when hurt and staying mentally on the mats38:23 Grandkids, staying active for family, and closingConclusionAdam and Coach Jeremy highlight a simple but powerful idea: a body in motion stays in motion. Sustainable health is less about chasing max numbers and more about moving well, honoring recovery, and choosing habits that let you show up strong for your family, your work, and the activities you love at every age.CTAShare this with someone who wants to stay active and strong as they get older, and make sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode of Happy, Healthy, Strong.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oakstrengthInstagram: @oakstrengthWebsite: Oakstrength.comConnect with Jeremy CuttillFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamDSWInstagram: @teamdswWebsite: MMAroscoe.comThank you for listening and for choosing to keep taking care of your health with purpose. Keep stacking small, smart choices that let you live happy, healthy, and strong for years to come.