The Never Too Old to Lift Podcast

Do you feel like you're just "not a gym person"? You're not alone. Many adults over 50 believe that strength training isn't for someone like them - that they've left it too late, or that lifting weights is only for the young and already-fit.Never Too Old to Lift exists to change that belief.Hosted by Chris Tiley, a physiotherapist with 15+ years of experience, this podcast shows you that strength training is not only possible at any age, it's essential for maintaining independence, confidence, and quality of life as you get older.Each week, Chris shares practical, safe guidance on building strength specifically designed for older adults. You'll learn how to adapt exercises around your limitations, start safely from scratch, and build a sustainable strength training routine that works for your body and your life.Whether you're worried about injury, overwhelmed by conflicting fitness advice, or simply don't know where to start, this podcast will help you take that first step.You'll

The Never Too Old to Lift Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Chris Tiley, with 58 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Chris Tiley hosts The Never Too Old to Lift Podcast, a health show with 58 episodes published.

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  Episode #53

  Are Deadlifts Bad for Your Back? - Ep 53

  May 27, 20268 minS0

  <p>"I do go to the gym, but I don't do deadlifts, I know they're bad for my back." Chris hears this in the clinic regularly, and in this episode, he wants to challenge it.</p><p>The fear around deadlifts is completely understandable, but the belief that they're dangerous might actually be leaving your back more vulnerable, not less.</p><p>In this episode, Chris covers:</p>Why the fear around deadlifts is so common, and where it usually comes fromWhy pain after a deadlift doesn't necessarily mean you've caused damageThe concept of load tolerance, and why it changes...

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  Episode #52

  The Movement Pension: Why Menopausal Women Must Strength Train: Episode 52

  May 13, 202659 minS0

  <p>Episode 52: Most women in menopause are told to walk, swim, and do Pilates. But that advice is quietly costing them their bones, their joints, and their independence.</p><p>In this episode, I'm joined by Sam Palmer, a former nurse turned menopause fitness coach, who has spent years helping women over 55 navigate the physical changes that menopause brings, and why the standard fitness advice simply isn't enough.</p><p>We cover:</p>Why oestrogen is your body's WD-40, and what happens to your joints when it disappearsSarcopenia: the silent muscle loss nobody warns you aboutWhy swimming and cycling won't...

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  Episode #51

  You're Not Too Old. You Just Haven't Started Yet - Ep 051

  May 6, 202621 minS0

  <p>One year in. 50 episodes. And one lesson stands above everything else: the biggest barrier to getting stronger after 60 isn't your age, your joints, or your fitness level. It's the belief that strength training simply isn't for you.</p><p>In this episode, Chris reflects on what a year of conversations with physiotherapists, exercise psychologists, menopause specialists, and people who got started later in life has actually taught him, and what it has taught him about you.</p><p>In this episode:</p>Why the identity barrier matters more than any physical barrierReal stories from guests that show what the...

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  Episode #50

  Pain During Strength Training: Green, Amber or Red? A Physio Explains - Ep 050

  Apr 22, 202611 minS0

  <p>Should you train through pain, or stop? As a physiotherapist, I give you a simple traffic light framework (green, amber, red) to make the right call every time.</p><p>Most people over 50 either quit too early or push through the wrong pain. In this episode, I break down how to tell the difference, including why some discomfort is not just acceptable, but necessary for building stronger joints and tendons.</p><p>In this episode, you'll learn:</p>The traffic light system for classifying pain during exercise (green, amber, and red)The 0–10 pain scale rule and what your score ac...

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  Episode #49

  Sarcopenia, Rest Periods & Getting Back to the Gym - Live Q&A

  Apr 11, 202636 minS0

  <p>In this month's live Q&A, I'm answering four questions about muscle loss, getting back into training after a long break, recovery differences between men and women, and how to structure single-leg exercises efficiently.</p><p>Questions Covered:</p><p>Q1 (2:00): What is sarcopenia, and am I losing muscle without knowing it? I explain why sarcopenia isn't a disease that affects some people and not others; it's a universal biological process that happens to everyone who ages without resistance training. The key difference from actual age-related diseases like heart disease or dementia is that sarcopenia is entirely preventable and...

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