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Adaptive vs. Excessive Oxidative Stress in Aging Athletes: How to Train Smarter to Perform Better

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Are you an active, aging athlete striving to maintain performance, strength, and longevity? 🏃‍♀️🏋️‍♂️🚴‍♀️
In today's solo episode, I'm taking you down a deep "rabbit hole" on the critical difference between adaptive oxidative stress (the good kind!) and excessive oxidative stress (the damaging kind!).

You'll learn:

  • How exercise creates oxidative stress

  • Why a little oxidative stress builds stronger mitochondria and improves endurance

  • How too much oxidative stress leads to mitochondrial breakdown, poor recovery, and accelerated aging

  • The warning signs you're tipping into chronic stress overload

  • My key strategies to optimize your training, recovery, and mitochondrial health as you age

  • How to structure your high-intensity sessions to stimulate growth, not damage

If you're hitting training plateaus, feeling more fatigued, or just want to future-proof your health and performance, this episode is for you!
Let’s help you become your best self from the inside out — today and for decades to come. 🌟

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ What is oxidative stress and why you need it (in moderation!)
✅ How high-intensity training can either help or hurt you
✅ Signs of excessive oxidative stress in athletes 40+
✅ Practical fueling and recovery tips to protect your mitochondria
✅ How to adapt your training based on YOUR stage of life
✅ Steps to create metabolic resilience and a longer healthspan

Ready to Take Ownership of Your Health Journey? 🚀

👉 Schedule your Discovery Call with me at www.debbiepotts.net!

Whether you're looking to investigate and optimize your health with my:

  • DISCOVERY Package

  • ELEVATE Package

  • HEALTH OPTIMIZER Package

I'll help you dive deep into what's really happening "under the hood" — so you can train smarter, fuel better, and thrive as you age.

Don't guess — test and transform your future self starting today!

🔗 Book your call here

Connect with Me:

  • 📖 Learn more about The WHOLESTIC Method

  • 📝 Apply for personalized health coaching

  • 🎥 Watch behind-the-scenes insights on YouTube: Coach Debbie Potts

🧠 Remember:

It's not about doing more. It's about doing what's right for YOU.
Let’s stop chasing performance at the cost of your health and start building your future self now. 💪✨

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