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Former Athlete Society Q&A — From Energy Drinks to Goal-Aligned Training

In this Former Athlete Society Q&A, we dive into energy drinks and consistency, smart calorie increases, hydration hacks, recovery tools like saunas, and aligning training to match your goals. Practical, no-BS answers to help former athletes level up.

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Former Athlete Q&A: Sleep Hacks, Training Gaps, Heart Rate Monitors & Smarter Supplements

This week’s Former Athlete Society Q&A replay is live. We covered sleep hacks, training programs, why strength doesn’t always equal muscle, heart rate monitors, and supplements beyond creatine. Watch now

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5 High-Performance Health Hacks for Cold Season, Longevity, and Muscle Gains | Former Athlete Society

From cold-season defense to blood work, creatine, fiber, and goal-focused training, this post breaks down 5 key strategies for former athletes to stay healthy, strong, and aligned with their performance goals long after their competitive careers.

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5 Fitness Questions Every Athlete (and Former Athlete) Should Know the Answer To

From training on the road to handling knee pain, shoulder tweaks, late-night carb choices, and recovery tools like Normatec boots—this post breaks down practical, athlete-tested answers to real training questions, blending science with the former-athlete mindset.

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Machines, Recomp, Turning 40, Protein Labels & Pre-Workouts — The Five Questions Former Athletes Keep Asking

Former athletes: this Q&A goes heavy on reality. Why are elite lifters choosing machines? Can you recomp slowly? What to do approaching 40, how to spot amino-spiked protein, and the truth about pre-workouts vs coffee. Tactical, honest advice you can use now.

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5 MUST DO Strategies for Former Athletes: Imbalances, Cardio, Mobility, Abs & Mitochondrial Health

5 big questions. 5 clear answers. From weak muscle groups to cardio sequencing, ab training, and mitochondrial health—this Q&A is packed with insight for former athletes who want to train smarter. Watch the full breakdown inside the Former Athlete Society.

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Creatine, Sleep, Social Circles & More: 5 Tactical Q&A's for Former Athletes Getting Back in Shape

Former athletes: This new 60-min Q&A covers creatine, modifying lifts when you’re sore, deep sleep tips, healthy fats that actually work, and what to do when friends always want to drink. Tactical, simple, and immediately usable.

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Q&A: Training Aids, Sleep Supplements, and Long-Term Health Choices for Former Athletes

New FAS Q&A video is up: I dive into training aids, sleep supplements, training intensifiers, coffee vs. tea, and how to meal plan when you’re no longer training full-time. These answers are deep, practical, and tailored for former athletes.

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The Ultimate Former Athlete Q&A: Smart Training, Salt, and Staying Athletic for Life

Former athletes—this week’s Q&A is live! From mixing strength & speed work, to salting meals for performance, to logbooks, office light hacks, and the best training tools—I cover it all. Watch now to train smarter & stay consistent.

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Former Athlete Q&A Replay: 5 Questions Every Former Athlete Needs Answered

This Former Athlete Q&A covers 5 big topics: using the leg press for force vs. stability, ranking red meat, chicken, and fish for lean protein, foam rolling strategies, adjusting training during high life stress, and smart sunlight exposure for vitamin D without burns.

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Cold Plunges, Deadlifts, Gym Choices & Creatine: Tactical Q&A for Former Athletes

Adam tackles cold plunges, trap bar deadlifts, gym choices, kettlebell tactics, and creatine. Real advice for real former athletes trying to stay sharp, consistent, and strong — without the fluff. Watch the full 60-minute Q&A for actionable, no-nonsense insights.

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5 Smart Questions Every Former Athlete Should Be Asking | Live Q&A with Adam Ringler

Former athletes often struggle to maintain structure after their playing days end. In this YouTube LIVE Q&A, Adam Ringler answers five practical questions on sleep, mobility, nutrition, and training—giving you real tools to stay consistent, strong, and focused in life after sport.

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Former Athletes' Q&A: Tackling Knee Pain, Carb Cycling, Sleep Challenges, Recovery & Mental Ruts

In this Q&A video, Coach Adam Ringler answers real-world questions from former college athletes on knee pain during training, carb cycling, sleep challenges with a newborn, recovery tools like HotBox, and breaking out of mental ruts—offering tactical, relatable advice to stay consistent.

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Life After Sports: Building a New Routine for Former Athletes

In this video, Adam answers five tactical questions from former athletes on rebuilding structure, managing energy, staying consistent with training and nutrition, overcoming mental burnout, and finding new purpose after college sports. Practical strategies and relatable advice throughout.

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4 Mindset Shifts Every Former Athlete Needs To Hear

I break down four crucial mindset and lifestyle shifts every former athlete needs to make in order to stay sharp in the real world.

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Why You Feel Unmotivated, Bloated, and Tired — Former Athlete Q&A

This week on the Former Athlete Society’s Thursday Q&A, I answer five real questions from former college athletes trying to stay consistent with their training and nutrition. We cover:

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

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.

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Still Achy? Still Hungry? Still Comparing Yourself? Let’s Talk About It.

In this week’s Questions & Answers video, I answer five fresh questions from the Former Athlete Society—zero repeats, all real.

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How to Stay on Track After Sports: Real Talk for Former Athletes

Former athletes know the struggle—no more coaches, no more team, no more structure. So how do you stay consistent with training, nutrition, and mindset in the real world?

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How Former Athletes Can Stay Strong, Lean, and Competitive After College

I break down how former athletes can stay strong, lean, and competitive—without burning out or wasting time on the wrong approach.

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5 Strategies for Former Athletes to Stay Disciplined & Motivated

The transition from structured athletics to self-discipline isn’t easy. In this Q&A, I tackle five real challenges former athletes face and how to overcome them:

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How Former Athletes Can Train Smarter (Without Breaking Down)

I break down four key questions from our community, covering how to balance training with a busy schedule, avoid injury, stay accountable, and regain explosiveness without feeling like you're falling apart.

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Former Athletes Q&A: Training, Recovery & Nutrition for Peak Performance

Whether you're trying to regain that competitive edge, dial in your fueling, or figure out how to balance strength training with real life—this session has something for you.

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Former Athlete Society Q&A: Balancing Training, Recovery, Nutrition & Tracking Progress After Sports

Whether you’re trying to stay strong, rebuild athleticism, or just stay consistent, this episode has practical advice to keep you locked in.

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Former Athlete Q&A: Staying on Track, Testing Strength, and Underrated Recovery Tips

Whether it's adjusting workouts during a busy week, knowing how to test your strength and conditioning post-college, or finding motivation without a coach or teammates, I’ve got you covered.