The Razor Performance Podcast

Andy Reay
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Hosted by Andy Reay, former professional rugby player and strength and conditioning coach, this show gets straight into what really matters for long-term performance: staying injury-free, building serious strength, and competing at any age. You’ll hear the methods, principles, and beliefs behind Razor Performance, shaped by years of coaching driven, time-poor and often injury prone men, back to their best. If you want to know how to rebuild confidence in your body, stay injury free and strong, and know what actually works, this is your new weekly listen.

  1. Jul 4

    Davids Journey

    Hear from David, who came into the Razor Rebuild after completely losing confidence in his knee. After stepping off a curb and it 'buckling', he new he needed some help to get back to football.  We discuss how we changed his training from bodybuilding splits to full body training, how we used isometrics to restore function to his muscles, and how we progressed his injury rehab and training over 4 months to return him to football with unbreakable confidence.  We also discuss the hidden benefits of increasing his big lifts by 30%, and how looking better increased the interest from the opposite sex.  This is what we do here at the Razor Rebuild

    Davids Journey

  2. Mar 4

    Men in Their 40/50s: What the Injury Audit Actually Looks Like

    If you are a man in your 40s who keeps dealing with recurring injuries, flare ups, or a body that no longer feels reliable, this episode breaks down exactly what the first step after injury should look like. In this episode, I take you inside a real Injury Audit and show how I assess men in their 40s who want to train hard again but keep breaking down. This is not generic rehab advice. It is a structured, strength based approach to training after injury designed specifically for athletic men in their 40s who still compete, still train, and still want performance. You will learn: • Why injury history matters more than pain• How simple movement tests reveal compensation patterns• Why men in their 40s often train around problems instead of solving them• How to identify what is actually holding you back• Why most rehab lowers training tolerance instead of rebuilding it• How to stop the injury cycle before ramping intensity again I walk through a real example of a Hyrox athlete in his 40s with a long injury history including knee surgery, shoulder surgery, and multiple soft tissue injuries. You will see how movement restrictions, past trauma, and compensation patterns connect and how the three phase Razor Rebuild system restores strength in the right order. If you are searching for: Training after injuryStrength training for men in their 40sHow to stop recurring injuriesKnee pain when trainingWhy flare ups keep happeningHow to rebuild strength after surgery This episode will give you clarity before you pick another programme. This podcast is for driven men in their 40s who are fed up with constantly managing pain and want to rebuild real strength, confidence, and athletic capability. At Razor Performance, I help athletic men in their 40s stop guessing, end the injury cycle, and train seriously again without babying their body or avoiding hard work forever. Subscribe for weekly episodes on injury prevention, strength training, Hyrox preparation, and long term performance for men in their 40s. Book a call if you need help with your injuries https://calendly.com/razorperformance/30min

    Men in Their 40/50s: What the Injury Audit Actually Looks Like

  3. Feb 10

    Men in your 40s/50s: The First Step you are missing after Injury, That Stops Constant Flare-Ups.

    If you are a man in your 40/50s who still trains, still competes, and still cares, but keeps dealing with flare ups, recurring injuries, or a body you no longer fully trust, this episode is for you. Most men in their 40s return to training after injury by guessing.They try rehab exercises.They follow generic programmes.They push through until something flares up again. In this episode, I break down the first step men in their 40s skip after injury, and why everything else tends to fail without it. This is not about exercises, sets, or reps. It is about clarity. You will learn: Why pain free does not mean ready to train hard again Why most rehab removes symptoms but never restores confidence Why flare ups are not bad luck, but feedback How understanding what is actually holding you back changes everything Why men in their 40s need a different approach to training after injury I explain how I assess men in their 40s who keep breaking down, how I identify the real problem, and how the Razor Rebuild system is structured to end the injury cycle rather than manage it. This podcast is for driven men in their 40s who want to rebuild real strength, train seriously again, and stop constantly worrying about their body letting them down. At Razor Performance, I help athletic men in their 40s stop guessing, stop breaking down, and start trusting their body again through structured strength based rehabilitation. If this episode resonates, the next one is important.Because I will break down exactly what this first step looks like in practice, with real examples. Subscribe for weekly episodes on strength, injury, and long term performance for men in their 40s.

    Men in your 40s/50s: The First Step you are missing after Injury, That Stops Constant Flare-Ups.

  4. Feb 3

    Men in Their 40s: How I Rebuild Bodies That Keep Breaking Down

    If you are a man in your 40s who still trains, still competes, and still cares but feels like your body keeps letting you down, this episode is for you. In this episode, I explain how I actually rebuild men in their 40s who keep breaking down, step by step. Not exercises.Not sets and reps.Not generic rehab advice. This is how I assess, how I think, and how I decide what actually matters when someone wants to train hard again but does not trust their body anymore. You will hear: How I use simple movement tests to see how men in their 40s shift weight and avoid certain positionsWhy injury history tells you more than pain ever doesHow I identify what is really holding someone back, not just what hurtsWhy most rehab removes pain but lowers your body’s tolerance for trainingHow I rebuild strength in the right order so flare ups stop repeating I break down the three phases of the Razor Rebuild: Restoring missing movement without flaring injuriesLoading old injury sites deliberately and progressivelyTurning rehab into real athletic strength again This podcast is for driven men in their 40s who are fed up with constantly managing pain, stiffness, and recurring injuries and want to rebuild real strength, confidence, and capability in their body. At Razor Performance, I help athletic men in their 40s stop guessing, end the injury cycle, and train seriously again without babying their body or avoiding hard work forever. If this episode resonates, the next one is important. Because I will break down the first step most men in their 40s skip after injury and why everything else fails without it. Subscribe for weekly episodes on strength, injury, and long term performance for men in their 40s. www.razorperformance.co.uk

    Men in Their 40s: How I Rebuild Bodies That Keep Breaking Down

  5. Jan 27

    Why you always break down when training gets serious again?

    If you only ever break down when training starts to get serious again, this episode will make sense of it. You train consistently.You feel OK.Then you push harder, heavier lifts, faster running, higher intensity..and suddenly your knee, back, or shoulder flares up. This isn’t bad luck.It isn’t ageing.And it isn’t because you’re fragile. In this episode, I explain why athletic men in their 40s often flare up at the exact moment they try to train like themselves again — and why the problem isn’t intensity itself, but unprepared intensity. We cover: • Why “feeling OK” is not the same as being ready • The difference between being pain-free and being robust • Why rehab often removes symptoms but never rebuilds tolerance • Why flare-ups are feedback, not failure • How to stop repeating the same injury cycle every time training ramps up This podcast is for driven men in their 40s who still train, still compete, and still care - but are fed up with constantly managing pain, stiffness, or recurring injuries. At Razor Performance, I help athletic men rebuild real strength, stop breaking down, and get back to trusting their body to perform again — without babying it or avoiding hard training forever. If this episode hits close to home, the next one is important.Because next time, I’ll break down the first step you need to take before pushing hard again — so you stop repeating this cycle for good. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on strength, injury, and long-term performance🎧 New episodes every week

    Why you always break down when training gets serious again?

  6. Jan 20

    Why Most Injuries Aren’t Random (And the One Question That Solves Them)

    If you’re a driven man in your 40s who keeps dealing with recurring injuries, stiffness, or stop–start training, this episode will change how you think about pain forever. In this solo episode of the Razor Performance Podcast, I break down the single most powerful question I use with clients to uncover the real cause of long-term injuries: “It was all OK… until ______.” Most injuries don’t come out of nowhere. They accumulate over time. A rolled ankle. A hamstring strain. A tight hip. Then suddenly… your back “goes.” But the back isn’t the problem — it’s just the last thing left doing the work. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why pain is usually late, not random • How one injury quietly creates the next • Why treating symptoms keeps you stuck in rehab purgatory • How to identify the moment your injury cycle actually started • The difference between managing injuries and controlling performance This is the exact framework I use inside the Razor Rebuild to help athletic men stop breaking down, rebuild real strength, and trust their body again. If you’ve tried physio, rehab exercises, or “being careful” — and still don’t feel confident in your body — this episode will give you clarity. 🎯 Want help applying this properly? I offer a free 20–30 minute training and injury audit where we map your injury timeline and build a clear plan forward. 👉 Book your call here: https://calendly.com/razorperformance/30min Subscribe for weekly episodes on training, rehab, strength, and performance for men in their 40s who refuse to accept decline.

    Why Most Injuries Aren’t Random (And the One Question That Solves Them)

  7. Jan 13

    Why Traditional Rehab Fails Athletic Men in Their 40s (And What Actually Works Instead)

    If you’re a driven man in your 40s who still trains, still cares, but keeps picking up injuries… this episode is for you. In this solo podcast, I explain why traditional rehab fails athletic men, and why so many former athletes, runners, rugby players, and busy professionals end up stuck in a cycle of: Recurring injuries Stop–start training Constant stiffness and niggles “Managing” pain instead of fixing it Losing trust in their body under fatigue This isn’t about motivation.And it’s not because you’re “getting old”. It’s because rehab was never designed to rebuild athletic bodies — only to reduce symptoms. In this episode, I break down: Why being “pain-free” is not the same as being robust How old injuries quietly change the way your body moves and loads Why rehab that avoids load guarantees re-injury later The difference between medical rehab and performance-based rehab Why athletic men need strength, not endless corrective exercises What rebuilding your body properly actually looks like in your 40s I work with men who want to stop breaking down, rebuild real strength, and reach the end of the journey feeling confident, capable, and pain-free again — not just “back to baseline”. If you’ve ever thought: “This shouldn’t be happening yet” “I train hard, so why do I keep getting injured?” “I just want to trust my body again” This episode will reframe how you think about rehab, training, and longevity. 🎯 Want help rebuilding properly? I offer a free 20–30 minute Injury & Training Audit where we: Review your full injury history Identify why pain keeps coming back Map a clear plan to rebuild strength and confidence properly 👉 Book your free call here https://calendly.com/razorperformance/30min

    Why Traditional Rehab Fails Athletic Men in Their 40s (And What Actually Works Instead)

  8. Jan 6

    Why Bodybuilding Splits Are Failing You in Your 40s (And What to Do Instead)

    Why Bodybuilding Splits Are Failing You in Your 40s (And What to Do Instead) If you’re in your 40s, still training hard, but feeling weaker, stiffer, or more injury-prone than you should be… this episode is for you. In this solo podcast, I break down why traditional bodybuilding splits stop working as you get older, and why so many fit, driven men end up stuck in a cycle of soreness, stop-start training, and recurring injuries. This isn’t about motivation.It’s about training structure. You’ll learn: Why training a muscle once a week isn’t enough to drive real strength or resilience How excessive fatigue is killing your progress, not accelerating it Why full-body training is far more effective for men in their 40s The three questions every training session must answer if you want to keep improving A real client example showing how less fatigue led to more strength I work with men who still train, still care, and still want to perform — but don’t fully trust their body anymore. Ex-athletes. Busy professionals. Dads who refuse to accept “athletic decline” as inevitable. If your training feels like it should be working better than it is, this episode will help you understand why — and what to change. 🎯 Want help structuring your training properly? I offer a free 20–30 minute training audit where we: Review your current training Identify what’s holding your progress back Build a clear plan you can actually recover from 👉 Book your call here: https://calendly.com/razorperformance/30min 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on: Training in your 40s and 50s Injury-free strength and performance Rebuilding confidence in your body Smarter programming for busy, driven men

    Why Bodybuilding Splits Are Failing You in Your 40s (And What to Do Instead)
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Hosted by Andy Reay, former professional rugby player and strength and conditioning coach, this show gets straight into what really matters for long-term performance: staying injury-free, building serious strength, and competing at any age. You’ll hear the methods, principles, and beliefs behind Razor Performance, shaped by years of coaching driven, time-poor and often injury prone men, back to their best. If you want to know how to rebuild confidence in your body, stay injury free and strong, and know what actually works, this is your new weekly listen.

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