Welcome to the Evergreen Athlete podcast...
This podcast is designed for people who used to live for sport but are now in a different place. They've recently focused on their careers and families and are unsure how to train athletically as they age. They have different stressors and problems. My name is Finlay MacHugh, and this is something that I have gone through myself to help people overcome every single day. If you're here, you likely have questions about how to train and live optimally. So this is what to expect...
What You’ll Get:
About Me (Your Host):
As of writing this in February 2025, I have been a strength and conditioning coach for 15 years, and I've coached at some level for 20 (Christ, that's scary). I'm the founder of Evergreen Athlete, an online coaching platform for those over 30s who want to regain their consistency and confidence to be their best version.
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Welcome to the Evergreen Athlete podcast...
This podcast is designed for people who used to live for sport but are now in a different place. They've recently focused on their careers and families and are unsure how to train athletically as they age. They have different stressors and problems. My name is Finlay MacHugh, and this is something that I have gone through myself to help people overcome every single day. If you're here, you likely have questions about how to train and live optimally. So this is what to expect...
What You’ll Get:
About Me (Your Host):
As of writing this in February 2025, I have been a strength and conditioning coach for 15 years, and I've coached at some level for 20 (Christ, that's scary). I'm the founder of Evergreen Athlete, an online coaching platform for those over 30s who want to regain their consistency and confidence to be their best version.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Overview
Finlay sits down with Evergreen Athlete dietitian Jack Ryan to unpack the unique weight-loss puzzle former athletes face once training volume plummets and real-life obligations spike. They explore why retired competitors can still slim down faster than the general public, the perfectionist traps that stall progress, and the nutrition, training, and tracking tactics that make fat-loss sustainable after 30.
Key Talking Points:
> Why the Kilos Creep Up
> Built-In Advantages You Still Have
> Type-A Mindset Pitfalls
> Setting Up a Sustainable Cut
> Fueling Training Without Killing the Deficit
> Measuring Progress Like an Athlete
> Common Roadblocks & Fixes
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