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EPISODE · Dec 2, 2025 · 12 MIN

Why training in your 40’s must change (if you want to stay strong, athletic and injury free).

from The Razor Performance Podcast · host Andy Reay

Training in your 40s is NOT the same as training in your 20s — and if you don’t adapt, you’ll keep running into the same cycle of niggles, flare-ups, slow recovery, and frustration.In this episode of the Razor Performance Podcast, I break down:• Why your wants and needs shift in your 30s–50s• How old injuries and compensations affect your training• Why squats and deadlifts might not be the best option anymore• Smarter exercises that keep you strong, athletic and pain-free• The recovery gap no one in midlife is talking aboutIf you’re a busy dad, ex-athlete, or midlife competitor trying to get strong again — this will help you understand exactly how to train for the body you have now… so you can still hit the goals you care about.WHO I AMI’m Andy Reay — former professional rugby player and strength & conditioning coach. I help busy men (30–55) rebuild their strength, get out of the injury cycle, and take on big physical goals with confidence.NEED HELP WITH YOUR TRAINING?Book a free 30-minute training audit where we’ll go through your current setup, identify what’s holding you back, and build a plan to move forward.👉 https://calendly.com/razorperformance/30min

Training in your 40s is NOT the same as training in your 20s — and if you don’t adapt, you’ll keep running into the same cycle of niggles, flare-ups, slow recovery, and frustration.In this episode of the Razor Performance Podcast, I break down:• Why your wants and needs shift in your 30s–50s• How old injuries and compensations affect your training• Why squats and deadlifts might not be the best option anymore• Smarter exercises that keep you strong, athletic and pain-free• The recovery gap no one in midlife is talking aboutIf you’re a busy dad, ex-athlete, or midlife competitor trying to get strong again — this will help you understand exactly how to train for the body you have now… so you can still hit the goals you care about.WHO I AMI’m Andy Reay — former professional rugby player and strength & conditioning coach. I help busy men (30–55) rebuild their strength, get out of the injury cycle, and take on big physical goals with confidence.NEED HELP WITH YOUR TRAINING?Book a free 30-minute training audit where we’ll go through your current setup, identify what’s holding you back, and build a plan to move forward.👉 https://calendly.com/razorperformance/30min

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Training in your 40s is NOT the same as training in your 20s — and if you don’t adapt, you’ll keep running into the same cycle of niggles, flare-ups, slow recovery, and frustration.In this episode of the Razor Performance Podcast, I break down:• Why...

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