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Do you feel like you're just "not a gym person"? You're not alone. Many adults over 50 believe that strength training isn't for someone like them - that they've left it too late, or that lifting weights is only for the young and already-fit. Never Too Old to Lift exists to change that belief. Hosted by Chris Tiley, a physiotherapist with 15+ years of experience, this podcast shows you that strength training is not only possible at any age, it's essential for maintaining independence, confidence, and quality of life as you get older. Each week, Chris shares practical, safe guidance on building strength specifically designed for older adults. You'll learn how to adapt exercises around your limitations, start safely from scratch, and build a sustainable strength training routine that works for your body and your life. Whether you're worried about injury, overwhelmed by conflicting fitness advice, or simply don't know where to start, this podcast will help you take that first step. You'll discover: - How to start strength training safely, even if you've never lifted weights before - Exercise adaptations for common conditions like arthritis, back pain, and joint issues - Real stories from people over 50 who overcame their fears and got stronger - Practical advice from expert guests, including physiotherapists, nutritionists, and strength coaches - Simple progressions that help you build confidence while building strength Strength training isn't just about building muscle; it's about staying independent, playing with your grandchildren, maintaining your garden, and living life on your terms. You're never too old to get stronger. New episodes every Wednesday.
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Strength training is one of the most powerful things you can do to reduce your risk of falling. But it's only one part of the picture. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Shawn Waller, a Doctor of Physical Therapy from th
Finishing a programme and not knowing what comes next is one of the most common reasons people stop training altogether. Not because they want to, but because without a clear next step, life fills the gap very quickly. I
Ever finished a program and had no idea what to do next? Or followed a plan without really understanding why it was built the way it was? You're not alone. A lot of people are great at following programs but feel complet
"I do go to the gym, but I don't do deadlifts, I know they're bad for my back." Chris hears this in the clinic regularly, and in this episode, he wants to challenge it. The fear around deadlifts is completely understanda
Episode 52: Most women in menopause are told to walk, swim, and do Pilates. But that advice is quietly costing them their bones, their joints, and their independence. In this episode, I'm joined by Sam Palmer, a former n
One year in. 50 episodes. And one lesson stands above everything else: the biggest barrier to getting stronger after 60 isn't your age, your joints, or your fitness level. It's the belief that strength training simply is
Should you train through pain, or stop? As a physiotherapist, I give you a simple traffic light framework (green, amber, red) to make the right call every time. Most people over 50 either quit too early or push through t
In this month's live Q&A, I'm answering four questions about muscle loss, getting back into training after a long break, recovery differences between men and women, and how to structure single-leg exercises efficiently.
From walking stick to 55kg deadlift, this is what strength training over 70 can really look like. Phil was 75 years old when he first came to see me. He had two serious knee injuries (2016 and 2018), no gym history whats
One in two women over the age of 50 will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. One in five men. Not might — will. And yet most people walking around right now have no idea their bones are quietly bec
You don't need a complicated gym routine to get stronger after 60. Just three exercises, twice a week, about 20 minutes — and that's genuinely it. In this episode, I break down the only three exercises you need to start
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 m
🎙️ Episode 44: Welcome to the March monthly live Q&A podcast episode! Today I'm answering your questions about finding time to train, osteoporosis exercise strategies, working around arthritic knee pain, and whether dai
🎙️ Episode 43: You Don't Get Ready First - You Get Ready BY Starting "I need to get a bit stronger before I start strength training." It's like saying you need to be good at swimming before you'll go in the pool. It doe
🎙️ Episode 42: Spring is just around the corner, and if you're already planning garden projects, this episode is essential listening. The problem isn't whether you CAN garden – it's whether you can do it without being e
🎙️ Episode 41: Welcome to the February monthly live Q&A podcast episode! Today I'm answering your questions about getting started with strength training as an older adult, including shoulder limitations, medical conditi
🎙️ Episode 40: Can you build strength and lose fat after menopause? Award-winning menopause nutritionist, Jackie Lynch, says yes, with the right nutrition approach. In this comprehensive guide, Jackie (author of "The Ha
🎙️ Episode 39: Is strength training safe after 60? Can you do it at home? What exercises should you choose? In this comprehensive Q&A episode, physiotherapist Chris Tiley answers the 13 most common questions about stren
🎙️ Episode 38: What if the biggest barrier to getting stronger isn't your age, your fitness level, or even your access to a gym? It's the belief that strength training "isn't for people like you." In this special episod
🎙️ Episode 37: Most people who start strength training as a New Year's resolution don't quit because they're lazy. They quit because they hit their first barrier without a plan for how to adapt around it. In this live Q
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