Pain During Strength Training: Green, Amber or Red? A Physio Explains – Episode 50 🎙️ Episode 50: Should you train through pain, or stop? As a

Sarcopenia, Rest Periods & Getting Back to the Gym – Live Q&A – Episode 49 🎙️ Episode 49: In this month’s live Q&A, I’m answering four

I Started Strength Training at 75 With Arthritic Knees. Here’s What Changed! – Episode 48 🎙️ Episode 48: From walking stick to 55kg deadlift, this is

1 in 2 Women Will Fracture a Bone After 50: Here’s the Evidence-Based Solution – Episode 047 🎙️ Episode 47: One in two women over the

3 Exercises. Twice a Week. 20 Minutes. That’s It – Episode 046 🎙️ Episode 46: You don’t need a complicated gym routine to get stronger after

The Recovery Paradox: Why Rest Days Make You Stronger – Episode 045 🎙️ Episode 45: Here’s the confusing part about strength training: you don’t actually get stronger IN the gym. You get stronger during recovery. The gym creates the stimulus. Recovery is where your body adapts and builds strength. But most people get rest wrong, either not resting enough (training every day, rushing between sets) or resting too much (waiting a week between sessions, avoiding the gym). In this episode, Chris breaks down both types of rest you need: Rest Between Workouts: Why 48 hours between training the same muscles works for most people How to structure 2, 3, or 4+ sessions per week The difference between full body workouts (best for beginners 2-3x/week) and splits (for those training 4-6x/week) What “rest day” actually means (hint: you can still walk, garden, and live your life) Signs you need more recovery vs. signs you’re resting too much Rest Between Sets:

March Q&A: When Everything Flares Your Knee Up (Plus Bone Health & Training Time) – Episode 044 🎙️ Episode 44: Welcome to the March monthly live Q&A

The ‘Strong Enough to Start’ Myth: Why Waiting Keeps You Stuck – Episode 043 🎙️ Episode 43: You Don’t Get Ready First – You Get Ready

Are You Strong Enough for Gardening? Functional Strength Training for Gardeners Over 50 – Episode 042 🎙️ Episode 42: Spring is approaching, and many of

Q&A: Shoulder Mobility Stopping Your Squats? Training with Neck Conditions & Rest Strategies – Episode 041 🎙️ Episode 41: Welcome to the February monthly live