Tom The Trainer's Fitness Over 40

In this episode, I’m answering questions about two things I’m incredibly passionate about: learning how to train properly and learning how to become great at your craft. I break down when I think the Smith machine can actually be useful for squatting, why a straight bar path matters, and how it can be used as a learning tool to help you understand proper positioning before progressing to heavier free-weight training.I also share what I believe it really takes to become a great personal trainer. Having watched dozens of trainers come and go throughout my career, I’ve seen firsthand that having a good physique or a certification doesn’t automatically make you a good coach. You need to learn how to teach, get your reps in, check your ego, seek mentorship, and become genuinely great at what you do.Success comes from mastering the fundamentals and being willing to learn from people who have already walked the path you’re trying to follow.If you want to transform your body, message me the word "Coaching" on IG at Tomthetrainerfitness, Facebook at Tom Mouland to book a Free Strategy Call to apply for coaching.Have the best day ever!

Podcast DescriptionIn this episode, I’m answering questions around some of the biggest challenges people face when trying to get fit and stay fit over 40, including training with chronic pain, improving mobility without spending hours stretching, understanding true physical hunger, dealing with boredom eating, and making smarter choices around nutrition.I also break down why simply “eating healthy” or relying on intuitive eating isn’t always enough to get the results you want, and why having structure around your calories, protein, meal timing, and food choices can make staying on track so much easier.I also dive deep into the importance of progression when it comes to training around injuries and building mobility. Whether you’re dealing with runner’s knee, tight muscles, or simply trying to move better, the goal isn’t to randomly throw exercises at the problem, it’s to understand what your body needs, apply the right amount of stimulus, and gradually build your capacity.If you want to transform your body, message me the word "Coaching" on IG at Tomthetrainerfitness, Facebook at Tom Mouland to book a Free Strategy Call to apply for coaching.Have the best day ever!

In this episode, I tackle a few of the questions I get all the time around nutrition and training, from intermittent fasting and hitting your protein goals to figuring out where you should actually start when it comes to building a better body. I break down why I’m not a huge fan of intermittent fasting for most people, why awareness of your calories and macros matters more than chasing the latest diet hack, and how to make hitting your protein target much simpler by structuring your meals properly.I also get into what I believe is one of the biggest mistakes people make in the gym: trying to train like someone who is already years ahead of them. You don’t start in fifth gear, you start in first. I explain why mastering the fundamentals, learning to move properly, and building a solid foundation should come before advanced training methods, high-volume bodybuilding programs, and all the nuances you see online. Whether you’re brand new to training or you’ve been doing this for years, there’s always value in going back to the basics and making sure your foundation is strong.

In this episode, I break down how to train when you're dealing with chronic pain or an injury without making the problem worse. I explain when you should work around an injury, when you can start working through it, and when taking time off is actually the smartest move.I also share how I build mobility into workouts through exercise selection, execution, and sequencing instead of treating mobility as something completely separate from training. I also get into hunger, emotional eating, and why having structure around your nutrition can make staying on track so much easier.The goal isn't to make fitness consume your life, it's to create an approach that fits your life while still getting you the results you want.If you want to transform your body, message me the word "Coaching" on IG at Tomthetrainerfitness, Facebook at Tom Mouland to book a Free Strategy Call to apply for coaching.Have the best day ever!

In this Live in the Tribe, I break down why exercise selection isn’t nearly as black and white as social media makes it seem.I explain how your anatomy, setup, and execution determine which muscle fibers you’re actually training, and why understanding movement is far more important than blindly following viral fitness advice.I also share how small adjustments to your technique can completely change an exercise, why there’s no “magic” handle or bench angle, and how learning to control tension will help you build muscle more effectively than chasing the latest trends.If you want to transform your body, message me the word "Coaching" on IG at Tomthetrainerfitness, Facebook at Tom Mouland to book a Free Strategy Call to apply for coaching.Have the best day ever!

In this Live in the Tribe, I break down how I approach deload weeks and why recovery is just as important as pushing hard. I explain how I use progressive overload, proximity to failure, and planned deloads to keep making progress without constantly running myself into the ground.I also get into nutrition tracking, why weighing your food is more accurate than eyeballing portions, why calorie targets aren't one-size-fits-all, and how food quality and individual differences can affect the numbers you're seeing.If you want to transform your body, message me the word "Coaching" on IG at Tomthetrainerfitness, Facebook at Tom Mouland to book a Free Strategy Call to apply for coaching.Have the best day ever!