Episode 156: How To Stay Active, Strong, and Competition Ready in Your 40s and Beyond.

Getting older does not mean backing off; it means getting intentional about how you train, recover, and stay strong for the long haul. Welcome to the Happy, Healthy, Strong Podcast — hosted by Adam Lane. This show looks at what sustainable health really means through supportive nutrition, intentional movement, and habits that build strength without extremes. Episode Highlights In this episode, Adam Lane sits down with Coach Jeremy Cuttill of De La Rosa Submission Wrestling to talk about what sustainable training looks like when you are no longer in your 20s. They walk through Jeremy’s experience with multiple surgeries, how he is working to stay competition ready in his late 40s, why recovery and mobility now rival heavy lifting in importance, and how mindset, faith, and support systems help men and women keep moving well through every season of life. Episode Outline • Introduction of Coach Jeremy Cuddle • Discussion on Health and Fitness Goals • The Evolution of Health and Fitness • Challenges and Recommendations for Staying Active • The Importance of Mindset and Support System • Balancing Training and Recovery • The Role of Confidence and Adaptation • The Impact of Injuries and Surgeries Episode Chapters 00:00 Intro & who this show is for 00:24 Meet Coach Jeremy Cuttill 02:10 Training, coaching, and leading by example 03:26 Injuries, surgeries, and staying competition ready at 48 05:04 Martial arts background, Luta Livre, and MMA roots 06:57 Training for longevity: mindset, mobility, and recovery 10:16 Shifting from heavy lifting to smarter, sustainable work 13:23 Openness to new training methods with age 16:40 Mindset for starting jiu jitsu in your 30s and 40s 18:11 Faith, support systems, and healthy outlets for stress 22:12 How training should change in your 20s, 30s, and 40s 30:29 Training around injuries, knee replacements, and layoffs 33:24 Adapting when hurt and staying mentally on the mats 38:23 Grandkids, staying active for family, and closing Conclusion Adam and Coach Jeremy highlight a simple but powerful idea: a body in motion stays in motion. Sustainable health is less about chasing max numbers and more about moving well, honoring recovery, and choosing habits that let you show up strong for your family, your work, and the activities you love at every age. CTA • Share this with someone who wants to stay active and strong as they get older, and make sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode of Happy, Healthy, Strong. Facebook:   / oakstrength   Instagram: @oakstrength Website: Oakstrength.com Connect with Jeremy Cuttill Facebook:   / teamdsw   Instagram: @teamdsw Website: MMAroscoe.com Thank you for listening and for choosing to keep taking care of your health with purpose. Keep stacking small, smart choices that let you live happy, healthy, and strong for years to come.