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Exercising with Achilles Tendon Injuries After 40. Do's and Dont's

August 06, 2025 • Alex and Gavyn • Season 2 • Episode 71

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In this episode I reveal how to train safely and effectively with Achilles tendon issues — especially if you're over 40.

Discover what causes these injuries, why they’re more common as we age, and which exercises can help you recover without making your Achilles injury worse.

We will cover:
✔️ The biggest training mistakes to avoid

✔️ Safe, tendon-friendly exercises to keep you strong and maintain fitness while you're recovering

✔️ What to avoid

✔️ Physio tips to reduce pain when having an Achilles injury

✔️ How to know when you’re ready to return to sport

This episode will give you practical, physio-backed advice to stay active and pain-free.

If you're over 40 and want to turn your health and fitness around book your Discovery coaching call with Gavyn by clicking on this link: https://calendly.com/growingyounger/freediscoverysession

People on this episode

Alex Blazhevskyiy

Co-host

Gavyn Berntsen

Co-host