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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2025 · 30 MIN

Top 5 Exercise Mistakes People Over 50 Make (And What to Do Instead)

from The Over 50 Health & Wellness Podcast · host Kevin English

Text us a comment or question!Coach Kevin’s here with today’s episode calling out the five biggest exercise mistakes he sees people over 50 make... and yes, he’s made every single one of them himself. So if you're tired of doing “all the right things” and still not getting the results you want, grab your favorite protein smoothie and get ready to course-correct. Whether you're a cardio junkie, a warm-up skipper, or just winging it without a plan, this episode is your friendly wake-up call (with love, and a few tough truths). In this episode, you’ll learn:·      Why skipping your warm-up is like showing up to a gunfight with a rubber band·      The crucial difference between exercise and training (spoiler: one gets results, the other gets you frustrated)·      How to find your “just right” dose of exercise — and avoid the dreaded bell curve of diminishing returns·      Why cardio alone won’t torch fat (and what actually will)·      The one type of exercise that’s been unfairly blacklisted for us “older folks” - and why avoiding it is a fast track to frailty·      BONUS: The silent metabolism killer Coach Kevin sees all the time (Hint: it’s not overeating… it’s the opposite) Resources & Links:Fit Foundations Workout Programhttps://go.silveredgefitness.com/fit-foundations-1 Lean Body Blueprint Programhttps://go.silveredgefitness.com/lean-body-blueprint Coach Kevin’s Favorite Warm-Up Routine https://youtu.be/3Obf_i7lm9M Book - The Barbell Prescription: Strength Training for Life After 40https://www.amazon.com/Barbell-Prescription-Strength-Training-After/dp/0982522770/ Free Metabolism Quiz – Find out if your metabolism is helping or hurting your resultshttps://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/663d07eb58d9f70015db6ec2   Want to be a lean, strong, sexy beast in the second half of life?Then it’s time to stop exercising like it’s 1995 and start training like the athlete of aging you are. No more guesswork. No more gimmicks. Just real talk, real strategies, and real results. If you loved this episode, be a good friend and share it with someone else in their 50s or 60s who’s ready to feel amazing again. And if you haven’t already, please hit that follow or subscribe button and drop us a 5-star review - it helps more people discover the show! Until next time… stay strong!🎉 The PrimeForge App is officially here! Start your FREE 7-day trial today!Click HERE to download for iOS.Click HERE to download for Android.Over 50 and frustrated with your progress? Book a free Silver Edge Clarity Call and get a clear plan forward.👉 https://go.silveredgefitness.com/clarirty-call

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Text us a comment or question! Coach Kevin’s here with today’s episode calling out the five biggest exercise mistakes he sees people over 50 make... and yes, he’s made every single one of them himself. So if you're tired of doing “all the right things” and still not getting the results you want, grab your favorite protein smoothie and get ready to course-correct. Whether you're a cardio junkie, a warm-up skipper, or just winging it without a plan, this episode is your friendly wake-up ...

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