Comeback Athlete

Training After Sport – Why It Still Matters | Coach Mike Boyle

Comeback Athlete Season 2 Episode 11

In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Coach Mike Boyle—one of the most respected voices in strength & conditioning—to talk about the transition from sport to lifelong fitness.

Whether you're a former athlete trying to find your rhythm again, or a coach guiding others through that shift, this conversation is packed with timeless wisdom and hopeful perspective.

We dive deep into:
 ✅ Why training still matters when sport ends
 ✅ The identity crisis many former athletes face
 ✅ Common pitfalls ex-athletes fall into
 ✅ How to train smarter, not just harder, in your 30s, 40s, and beyond
 ✅ The biggest changes Mike has seen in the fitness industry
 ✅ What he's hopeful for in the future of coaching and training
✅ Simple, sustainable practices to stay athletic for life

Coach Boyle also shares powerful stories from his 40+ years coaching athletes at every level—and what he's learned about movement, mindset, and meaning long after the final whistle.

🌐 Learn more about Mike Boyle & MBSC:
👉 https://www.bodybyboyle.com/

📘 Check out his books & certifications:
 👉 New Functional Training for Sports
👉 Advances in Functional Training
👉 CFSC: https://www.certifiedfsc.com/

💪 Comeback Athlete helps former athletes look, feel, and perform like athletes again.
We build customized strength, nutrition, and lifestyle coaching programs to reignite your purpose, power, and performance.

📲 Learn more at: https://www.comeback-athlete.com
 📩 Contact: blake@comeback-athlete.com
 📸 Follow us on IG: @comeback.athlete

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