Chris Tiley

The Never Too Old to Lift Podcast

Health EN ↓ 55 episodes

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...

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Chris Tiley

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Defeating Decision Fatigue: Why Exercise Plans Actually Work - Ep 005 14.05.2025 12:56

🎙️ Episode 5: Are you constantly battling with workout motivation? In this bite-sized but powerful episode, Chris reveals two strategies that can transform your fitness journey. Discover why structured exercise plans, like the wildly successful Couch to 5K program, eliminate the mental fatigue that sabotages your consistency. Chris breaks down how decision fatigue silently destroys your workout ha...

The Right Dose: How Much Strength Training Do Older Adults Need? - Ep 004 08.05.2025 33:22

🎙️ Episode 4 – Join Chris, a physiotherapist, for the first live Q&A episode of The Never Too Old to Lift podcast! In this episode, Chris answers important questions for older adults looking to start their strength training journey. Get expert advice on: - How many days per week you should be working out (and why more isn't always better)  - Realistic strength goals and equipment choices...

Midlife Nutrition: Eating for Strength and Vitality - Ep 003 07.05.2025 1:14:48

🎙️ Episode 3 – In this information-packed episode, we sit down with sports nutritionist Catriona Courtney to tackle the most pressing nutrition questions from our Never Too Old to Lift community. Discover practical advice on optimizing your diet to build strength and improve health as you age. Catriona breaks down the science behind protein requirements for older adults and explains ideal meal tim...

Strength Training 101: The Real Way to Build Muscle After 50 - Ep 002 29.04.2025 19:43

🎙️ Episode 2 – In this informative episode of The Never Too Old to Lift Podcast, host Chris breaks down the fundamentals of muscle strength training specifically for older adults. He addresses common misconceptions and outlines simple yet effective strategies to ensure your strength training efforts yield meaningful results for better health and a more active lifestyle. Chris clearly explains what...

Welcome to the Never Too Old to Lift Podcast - Ep 001 29.04.2025 14:59

🎙️ Episode 1 – Welcome to the Never Too Old to Lift Podcast ! In this very first episode, host Chris Tiley—physiotherapist and strength training advocate—shares the story behind the podcast and what inspired him to start it.  With years of experience helping older adults build strength in the clinic, Chris has seen firsthand how resistance training can transform lives. In this intro episode,...