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The Forever Athletic Podcast
Ian Wood
178 episodes
4 days ago
The go-to podcast for over 30's who want to become high performing everyday athletes who not only dominate in the gym, but also in their careers and personal lives. Learn everything you need to know form the weekly episodes about how to train optimally AND efficiently around busy schedules and high stress lifestyles.
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The go-to podcast for over 30's who want to become high performing everyday athletes who not only dominate in the gym, but also in their careers and personal lives. Learn everything you need to know form the weekly episodes about how to train optimally AND efficiently around busy schedules and high stress lifestyles.
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Ep176. Why You Don’t Look Like You Lift (Even When You Train 3+ Days Per Week)
The Forever Athletic Podcast
16 minutes 14 seconds
4 days ago
Ep176. Why You Don’t Look Like You Lift (Even When You Train 3+ Days Per Week)

If you train 3–4 days a week but still don’t look like someone who lifts, this episode breaks down exactly why. Not in a shame-y way, and not with unrealistic expectations, you probably already look far better than you think.
But if you’re missing that extra confidence that comes from visibly strong shoulders, bigger arms, thicker legs, or stronger glutes… the gap isn’t effort. It’s strategy.


In this episode, you’ll learn the real reasons your physique may not reflect your hard work, and the exact actions that change everything.


This episode covers the five biggest reasons people train consistently but don’t achieve that athletic, visibly-strong look:


Not in a “diet harder” way, but in the long-term consistency, structured eating, and fuelling-your-training sense.


You’ll learn why muscle is built through repetition of nutrition, not quick fixes.


There’s a huge difference between doing workouts and training with intention.


Learn how progressive overload, planning, and structure unlock the physique you want.


You cannot build muscle in a calorie mindset designed only for shrinking.
This segment helps you transition from “losing” to “building.”


Muscle is stimulated in the gym, but it’s built through movement, recovery, and habits outside of it.
You’ll learn how NEAT, physical hobbies, and recovery matter more than you think.


You need more precision now. Targeted goals, structured plans, and intentional training choices.

  • Men and women 30+ who train 3x per week but want more visible muscle

  • Anyone stuck in the “I feel fitter but don’t look stronger” phase

  • People caught in long-term dieting cycles

  • Beginners transitioning into intermediate training

  • Busy adults who want an athletic physique without living in the gym


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The Forever Athletic Podcast
The go-to podcast for over 30's who want to become high performing everyday athletes who not only dominate in the gym, but also in their careers and personal lives. Learn everything you need to know form the weekly episodes about how to train optimally AND efficiently around busy schedules and high stress lifestyles.