The Biggest Gym Mistakes After 35

Are your workouts helping your body… or slowly breaking it down?

In Episode 12 of Regulated & Rooted, we break down the biggest gym mistakes people make after 35—and why the workouts that worked in your 20s may now be increasing joint pain, inflammation, fatigue, stalled weight loss, and burnout.

We discuss:

Why heavier weights are not always betterHow to train hard without destroying your jointsThe truth about treadmill incline walking while holding onWhy recovery matters more after 35Overtraining, cortisol, and hormone stressThe difference between muscle fatigue and joint painWhy proper movement mechanics matter more than ego liftingSocial media “influencer workouts” that may be doing more harm than goodHow Lyme disease, inflammation, osteoarthritis, and injuries can force smarter training strategiesWhy women entering their late 30s and 40s may need a different fitness approachJonathan also shares how injuries, Lyme disease, psoriasis-related inflammation, and osteoarthritis changed the way he trains—and why learning to adapt your workouts may be one of the most important things you can do for long-term health.

If you want to understand how your body actually works, how to exercise smarter after 35, and how to build strength without breaking yourself down, this episode is for you.

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