Former College Athletes: Don’t Train Like You're 20 — Avoid Pain, Train Smarter

If you're a former college athlete trying to get back into shape—but finding yourself constantly sore, stiff, or sidelined with tendon pain—this one’s for you.

In this video, we talk about the biggest mistake aging athletes make: ramping up intensity and volume too fast, thinking they can still train like they used to. The truth is, your brain remembers your peak—but your joints, tendons, and soft tissues might need a little reintroduction.

Here's what we cover:
• Why tendonitis and joint aches spike when you “jump back in”
• The smart way to prepare your body for real training again
• Yielding isometrics and tempo strategies to build tissue tolerance
• How to structure your warm-up and cooldown for pain-free sessions
• What to eat (and avoid) to reduce inflammation and speed up recovery