The Forever Athletic Podcast

Ian Wood
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Fitness
  • Updated weekly

The go-to podcast for over 30's who want to become high performing everyday athletes who not only dominate in the gym, but also in their careers and personal lives. Learn everything you need to know form the weekly episodes about how to train optimally AND efficiently around busy schedules and high stress lifestyles.

  1. 4 days ago

    Ep196. The Inconvenient Truth About Building Muscle After 35

    Work With Me 👉🏻 https://www.coachianwood.com/ There’s one big inconvenient truth about building muscle after 35: It doesn’t happen by accident anymore. In this episode, I break down why so many adults over 35 struggle to build muscle despite training hard — and why more effort, more sweat and more “fitness” often isn’t the answer. We cover: Why HIIT classes and random workouts often fail for muscle growthThe biggest training mistakes people make after 35How recovery, stress and lifestyle impact muscle buildingThe 3 key drivers of muscle growthWhy progressive overload matters more as you ageHow to structure your training for lean muscle and fat lossWhy consistency beats intensity for long-term resultsThe importance of tracking workouts and repeating successful training blocksHow to build muscle without living in the gymIf you’ve been: training consistently but not looking differentfeeling constantly fatigued from workoutsstuck in the cycle of random classes and programme hoppingor frustrated that your body no longer responds like it did in your 20s…This episode will help you simplify your approach and focus on what actually works. Why building muscle after 35 requires more intentThe recovery problem with excessive HIIT trainingMechanical tension, muscle damage and metabolic stress explainedHow often to train each muscle group for growthA simple progressive overload strategy that actually worksWhy tracking your workouts is non-negotiableThe truth about “random workouts”How to train smarter as you get olderbuild muscle after 35, muscle growth over 35, training over 35, fitness over 35, progressive overload, muscle building for adults, sustainable muscle growth, realistic fitness advice, HIIT vs strength training, strength training over 35, how to build muscle naturally, workouts for muscle growth, training for longevity, fat loss and muscle gain, muscle building mistakes If you enjoyed the episode, share it on Instagram and tag me so I can repost it. And if you want help building muscle, losing body fat and creating a sustainable approach to fitness, click the link below to learn more about coaching. https://www.coachianwood.com/

    12 min

  2. 27 May

    Ep195. 3 Compromises I've Happily Made As A Lifter Approaching 40

    Get Coached 👉🏻 https://www.coachianwood.com/ In this episode, I talk about the 3 fitness compromises I’ve happily made as someone rapidly approaching 40 — and why they’ve actually improved my consistency, recovery and relationship with training. We cover: Why lower training volume can still build muscle effectivelyThe reality of maintaining a lean physique in your 30s and 40sWhy slightly higher body fat levels can improve quality of lifeThe problem with chasing “optimal” fitness all the timeWhy slower progress is often more sustainable long termHow to balance fitness goals with work, family and real lifeThe mindset shift from extreme fitness to sustainable fitnessIf you feel stuck in the cycle of starting over, chasing perfect plans, or feeling like fitness is becoming harder to maintain with age, this episode is for you.

    15 min

  3. 11 May

    Ep194. How to Stay Fit on Holiday Without Ruining Your Trip

    Worried about losing progress while travelling? In this episode, I share my realistic approach to staying fit on holiday without strict diets, obsessive tracking or ruining the whole point of taking a break. After 20+ years in the fitness industry, this is exactly how I approach holidays so I can switch off, enjoy great food and come home feeling refreshed — not like I need to “start again”. You’ll learn: Why most “holiday workout plans” failThe mindset shift that stops post-holiday weight gainHow to maintain fitness while travelling without rigid routinesThe 4 simple rules I use to stay in shape on vacationHow to return home feeling motivated and back in controlThis is the exact philosophy behind my coaching programme Start With 6, designed to help you lose your first 5kg through realistic habits and routines that actually survive real life. 👉 Join the Start With 6 presale here:www.coachianwood.com/startwith6

    19 min

  4. 4 May

    Ep193. Why Fat Loss Feels Harder After 35.

    If you feel like fat loss stopped working after your mid-30s, this episode explains what’s really going on, and how to adapt your training and nutrition for real results. We cover: • The metabolism myth after 35• Why strength training becomes essential• Why training less can work better• Protein targets for sustainable fat loss• Managing social life, sleep and stress• Why daily scale weight doesn’t matter Coaching enquiries:www.coachianwood.com

    17 min

  5. 28 Apr

    Ep192. How To Stop Being Hungry When Dieting.

    Join the next intake of Start With 6 👉🏻 https://www.coachianwood.com/startwith6 If fat loss always feels like a battle with hunger, this episode is for you. Most people think they fail diets because of motivation or discipline. In reality, hunger is the real challenge — and most people completely misunderstand it. In this episode, we break down the difference between hunger, appetite and cravings, why dieting doesn’t need to feel miserable, and what successful clients do differently to lose fat without constantly thinking about food. You’ll learn how to manage hunger intelligently so fat loss becomes calmer, more predictable and actually sustainable. In this episode we cover: Why hunger isn’t the real problem during fat lossThe key difference between hunger, appetite and cravingsThe “acceptable hunger scale” I use with clientsWhy liquid calories make dieting much harderThe satiety per calorie concept (this changes everything)What successful clients do differently when dietingHow to lose fat without relying on willpowerIf you want help building a fat loss plan that works in real life, join the Start With 6 Challenge here" https://www.coachianwood.com/startwith6

    19 min

  6. 23 Apr

    Ep191. Why You’re Stuck in the Weekday/Weekend Cycle.

    Break the weekday/weekend diet cycle for good. Join the next intake of Start With 6 👉🏻 https://www.coachianwood.com/startwith6 If you feel “on track” Monday–Thursday but lose control every weekend, this episode explains exactly why it happens, and how to fix it permanently. In this practical coaching episode, I share the 8 strategies I use with clients to stop the all-or-nothing cycle, stay consistent across the whole week, and finally see sustainable fat loss progress. In this episode you’ll learn: • Why the weekday/weekend cycle keeps people stuck• How perfection during the week leads to weekend overeating• The “Hell Yes” rule for social events and indulgence• Why weekends account for nearly 40% of your lifestyle• How to plan weekends so you stay in control• The power of weekend anchor habits• The reset meal strategy that stops binge spirals• How to create consistency without restriction If you’ve been stuck in the “start again Monday” loop, this episode will change how you approach weekends forever. And if you need help breaking the cycle within a high support, high accountability group coaching setting, check out my Start With 6 Challenge: https://www.coachianwood.com/startwith6

    21 min

  7. 14 Apr

    Ep190. Why Am I Not Seeing Results From The Gym?

    If you’ve been going to the gym 3x per week but don’t feel like you look like you train, this episode is for you. This is one of the most common questions people ask: “Why am I not seeing results from the gym?” In this episode, we break down the real reasons progress stalls, and the practical changes that finally move the needle. You don’t need more motivation. You need more specificity and strategy. In this episode we cover: • The difference between going to the gym and training like a lifter• Why progressive overload is the key to visible results• The biggest nutrition mistake stopping muscle growth• Why eating more is often the missing piece• The lifestyle factors affecting the other 165 hours of your week• Why progress slows after the beginner phase — and what to do next• How to move from “consistent” to “intentional” training If you’re consistent in the gym but still feel stuck, this episode will help you understand exactly why, and what to change next. Coaching enquiries:www.coachianwood.com

    14 min

  8. 6 Apr

    Ep189. Why Fat Loss Is NOT A Marathon.

    Join the next intake of Start With 6 here: www.coachianwood.com/startwith6 Fat loss is often described as a marathon, but what if that mindset is actually slowing your progress down? In this episode, I explain why fat loss works far better as a series of short, focused “sprints” rather than one long, never-ending effort. You’ll learn how structured fat-loss phases improve motivation, adherence and long-term results, and why having a clear finish line changes everything. In this episode we cover: Why the “fat loss is a marathon” mindset fails so many peopleHow sprint phases improve focus, urgency and consistencyThe role of maintenance phases in making results stickWhat a realistic fat-loss sprint actually looks likeHow to use sprint cycles to finally stop “trying” and start finishing fat-loss phasesCoaching enquiries:Visit 👉 www.coachianwood.com

    11 min
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The go-to podcast for over 30's who want to become high performing everyday athletes who not only dominate in the gym, but also in their careers and personal lives. Learn everything you need to know form the weekly episodes about how to train optimally AND efficiently around busy schedules and high stress lifestyles.

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