You can train hard, eat well, and stay active — yet still lose muscle, strength, and endurance as you age. And some of the training habits that made you fitter in your 30s may be holding you back after 50.
At 82, legendary endurance coach Joe Friel is challenging how we think about aging and athletic performance. After decades of coaching runners, cyclists, and triathletes, Joe explains why muscle loss and declining VO2 max can begin long before we notice them — and what we can do to stay strong, fast, and capable for decades.
In this conversation, we explore strength training after 50, preserving muscle mass, maintaining aerobic fitness, the importance of sleep and recovery, and why training harder isn't always the answer. Joe shares how the best older athletes adapt their training, avoid unnecessary fatigue, and focus on what matters most for long-term performance.
Whether you're 40, 50, 60, or beyond, this episode will challenge what you think you know about fitness, aging, and longevity.
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