E20 - Why Tendon Injuries Don’t Have to Derail Your Training (Even as You Age)

Podcast: Strong After 50 Podcast · Strong After 50

Opublikowano: 2026-02-15

In this episode of the Strong After 50 podcast, I break down one of the biggest frustrations for active adults: injuries that interrupt momentum. Using my own battle with Achilles tendon issues as a case study, I unpack the difference between resting and rehabbing, why smart loading beats complete shutdown, and how to think about tendon injuries like an athlete. I talk about: * Why tendon pain doesn’t automatically mean “stop training” * The role of progressive loading in recovery * How to modify training without losing fitness * Why having the ri...