{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Evergreen Athlete - By Finlay MacHugh","title":"003_The Consistency Code - Avoiding and Working Around Pain and Injuries","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1314,"description":"\nWelcome to the Evergreen Athlete podcast...\nThis podcast is designed for people who used to live for sport but are now in a different place. They've recently focused on their careers and families and are unsure how to train athletically as they age. They have different stressors and problems. My name is Finlay MacHugh, and this is something that I have gone through myself to help people overcome every single day. If you're here, you likely have questions about how to train and live optimally. So this is what to expect...\nWhat You’ll Get:\n\nPractical Toolkit: I'll share principles and learnings to help you train efficiently, effectively and productively.\nExpert Insights: In-depth discussions with leading coaches, health experts, and performance specialists.\nExperiences: Real-life learnings and mistakes from myself and my clients.\n\nIn this episode:\nIn this episode, we explore how understanding injuries and recovery can make us smarter, healthier athletes—especially for those aiming to maintain a high level of performance without burning out. We kick things off with real-world examples from professional sports teams, including how Leicester City minimised injuries en route to a Premier League title. We then unpack the idea of “consistency over intensity,” showing why extending your training efforts over time often beats going all-out in short bursts. Finally, we look at what happens when you push too hard (flying close to the sun), offering tips on balancing training, rest, and when to seek professional help.\nKey Talking Points\nSports Team Injury Insights\nLeicester City’s dramatic 2015/16 season with minimal injuries compared to other teams.\nPersonal anecdotes about injury setbacks and their emotional toll.\n\nConsistency vs. Intensity\nWhy training intensity gets too much credit while sustained effort is often overlooked.\nRecovery windows for different tissues (muscle, tendon, bone), ranging from 24 to 72+ hours.\nReal-world examples of exercise types and the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/qS6DROj-kso0Y0jHf58zZx13pZ5k3lVqVjmaRattoow/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kY2E2/OTU3ODIyODA1ZTI5/YWM5NjUyZWQ5MmQ3/Mjk3MS5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}