
Ted Ryce
@ted_ryce • 72,267 subscribers
I help executives and founders over 40 get leaner, stronger, and play golf and tennis pain-free | Former celebrity trainer | 27+ yrs | BJJ black belt
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Correction: I made a mistake. I don’t think Conor’s injury happened because he took 5 years off and his body wasn’t conditioned. Watching this replay, it looks like he’d practiced that kick countless times. You can even see him warming it up backstage. The problem was when he tried that kick, his body was still moving forward when his foot landed. And his leg was bent around 20 degrees. That’s a classic mechanism for an ACL (maybe MCL) injury that we see in the literature Sometimes elite athletes get injured because elite sports are dangerous.
Ted Ryce5,645,955 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

One of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, Georges St-Pierre, made a point on Lex Fridman’s podcast that most guys miss. Early in his career, he trained like a bodybuilder because that’s what we thought fighters should do. He grew up, like I did, watching Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jean-Claude Van Damme. Later, he realized combat sports reward efficiency, skill and energy management over pure strength or muscle mass. Today, he still lifts. But mostly for longevity, not performance. That distinction matters. Lifting is great. You should do it at least twice a week. But beyond that, you have to ask yourself what you're training for. Because if longevity is your goal and you're lifting 5-6 times a week but haven't done cardio since college, then you're missing out on lower sympathetic tone and a stronger cardiovascular system. Strength is a tool. Cardio is a tool. Skill is a tool. The mistake is turning one tool into an identity. Instead, understand what your goals are and use the right tool for the right job.
Ted Ryce141,681 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten

Push-ups get dismissed as “too easy” because most people never load them properly. If you’re doing sets of 30–50 reps, you’re not building as much strength or muscle as you think. Progression matters. Here’s how I scale the load on push-ups without machines or a weighted vest: • Start with standard push-ups • Elevate the feet to shift more load to the upper body • Add bands to increase resistance • Use rings to increase range of motion I didn't show it, but you can also elevate you feet while doing the ring push-ups to add more load as a 5th progression. Every step increases mechanical tension—which is the real driver of muscle growth. Stop repping out on push-ups. Start adding load...and enjoy the growth.
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Most people over 40 don't need more mobility. They need more jumping. These 5 minutes of extensive plyometrics help rebuild: • Elasticity • Coordination • Tendon capacity • Landing mechanics • Confidence moving fast again Do them after your mobility work and before your lifts. This will make you faster while preventing injuries. Then you can progress to intensive plyos after rebuilding the foundation.
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Are you a body dysmorphic bodybuilder who is never big enough when they look in the mirror? Cool, this isn't for you. But if you're a man over 40 who still wants to have a body that not only looks good but performs well, then know this: Lifting weights isn't enough. To really feel, look and perform your best you're going to need a different approach. Fail to do this, and you'll suffer these preventable aches and pains. Here's what the weekly plan to get you there: • Mobility exercises • Jumping exercises • Sprinting variations • Bouding exercises • Isometric exercises Do this, and you'll build a body that performs as good as it looks while preventing injuries.
Ted Ryce26,811 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

One of the biggest mistakes I made in my 20s and 30s? Treating warm-ups like they didn’t matter. I thought, “If I’m not lifting yet, I’m wasting time.” That mindset cost me. At 49, I look at training completely differently. Because the goal isn’t just getting through today’s workout. The goal is being able to train hard for YEARS without constantly getting hurt. Because injuries not only cost you progress, they mess with your mind. That’s why warm-ups matter. Especially after 40. You need to prepare your muscles, joints, tendons, and nervous system for explosive movement and heavy loading. And static stretching isn’t the answer. That’s why I prefer active mobility + athletic prep work like this: • Hip Flexor Stretch - 10 reps/side • Adductor Rock - 10 reps/side • Hamstring Stretch - 10 reps/side • World’s Greatest Stretch - 10 reps/side Then: • Jump Rope - 1–2 minutes • Lateral Bounds - 1–2 sets of 5 reps/side • Box Jumps - 1–2 sets of 5 reps This combination helps: • Improve mobility • Build athleticism • Reduce injury risk • Prime your nervous system • Help you feel faster & more explosive Most guys over 40 don’t need to stop training hard. They just need smarter preparation and better programming. That’s the difference. Are you a high-performing man over 40 who wants to build a body that stays athletic, powerful, and resilient? DM me “STRONG” and let's talk.
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