Strong After 50 Podcast

E41 - Ultra-Processed Foods: If It Comes in a Packet, It’s Probably Not Food

Here’s a stat that stopped me in my tracks the other day. In Australia, 42% of our calories now come from ultra-processed food. The US is at 59%. The UK at 57%. Canada at

E40 - Healthy Eating Starts With a Simple Routine

Prepping a few meals on the weekend got me thinking about how much easier eating well becomes when you have a little structure to your meals for the week. In this episod

E38 - Tendon Injuries and Strength Training After 50

Episode Summary Health and fitness is changing quickly. Every week there seems to be a new wearable, recovery tool or training trend promising better results. The challe

Training After 50: What We’ve Changed Our Minds About

Fitness after 50 isn’t about doing less. It’s about becoming smarter about how, when and why you train. This week, Chris and I sit down for a wide-ranging conversation a

E36 - The Frozen Shoulder Nobody Warned You About (It's Your Hormones)

Podcast Summary Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is far more common in women over 50 than most people realise, and menopause is a big reason why. In this episode, w

E35 - Train for your goals, not your ego.

Episode Summary This week I talk about one of the most important lessons I’ve learned over decades of training: your path is your own. I share a couple of observations

E34 - The Best Exercise Program Is The One You Need Today

Podcast Summary in 1 Min In this solo episode of Strong After 50, I explore why there is no such thing as the perfect training program and why the best workout is often

E33 - Over 50 Fitness - Staying Active With Injuries, Frozen Shoulder & Smart Training

In this solo episode of Strong After 50, I talk about some of the most common fitness challenges facing adults over 50, including frozen shoulder, injury management, effe

E32 - How Neurotechnology Is Changing Fitness and Recovery

What if one of the biggest keys to staying active, independent and injury-free after 50 isn’t just strength or cardio, but your nervous system? This week, I sat down wit

E31 - The Power of Movement with Physiotherapist Anna Walsh

This week I sat down with physiotherapist Anna Walsh, who has spent the last 26 years helping people recover from injuries, move better, and stay active as they age. Ann

E30 - Performance Span: Staying Strong, Mobile and Independent After 50

In this episode of Strong After 50 Podcast, I sit down with fitness expert Chris Deavin to talk about one of the biggest keys to aging well: consistency. We dive into th

E29 - Why Rehab Matters More Than Surgery (And My Thoughts on Wearables)

Strong After 50 — Episode 29 Summary First up, I talk about wearable tech and some recent studies comparing devices like Whoop, Oura, Garmin, Fitbit, and Apple Watch. Th

Strong After 50 Podcast - Episode 28

Podcast Summary I’m glad more people are starting to push back on these 50-step morning routines. Sunlight in your eyes. No coffee before 10am. Cold plunge. Journaling.

E27 - The Boring Basics That Keep You Strong After 50

Key Takeaways Aim for two to three strength sessions each week.Reduce ultra-processed foods gradually.Walk after meals when possible.Train grip strength with simple hang

E26 - What the Future of Fitness Looks Like After 50

In this episode, I chat with UK-based personal trainer and health coach Chris Deavin about what fitness looks like as we get older, and why the goal should be more than j

E25 - Why Strength and Mobility Matter More After 50

In this episode of the Strong After 50 podcast, I talk about the connection between longevity, consistency, and functional fitness as we get older. I share why I believe

E24 - Fitness Trends, Sleep and Recovery Strategies

Rod breaks down what actually matters for staying strong, fit, and sharp after 50. He shares simple, realistic routines, why sleep should be your top priority, and makes

E23 - The Key Principles for Fitness After 50

Key Takeaways * Keep training simple and repeatable * Recovery is not optional, it’s part of the program * Strength training should be your foundation * Protein intak

E22 - Mastering Fitness Over 50:

In this episode I talk about something many of us face, how to stay consistent with training when life gets busy. Lately my schedule has been pretty full on, so I’ve bee

E21 - Simple nutrition strategies for over 50s

In this episode, I share practical, no-nonsense advice on health, fitness, and nutrition for those of us over 50 who want to stay strong, lean, and capable. I talk about