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Episode 43

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17th Nov 2025

9 Performance Tests For Men Over 40 | Fitness, Strength & Longevity for Dads

At what point did we stop being capable?

When did running upstairs start feeling like a sprint?

When did climbing a tree with our kids become a risk instead of a reflex?

In this episode, Keir Wotherspoon, performance coach and founder of LIFT Performance Academy, breaks down what it really means to stay athletic for life — not “fit,” not “in shape,” but truly ready for anything.

Keir shares the story of a father who couldn’t show his son how to swing on the monkey bars — and how that moment quietly exposes the truth about most men over 40.

He also reveals how another client went from 290 pounds and out of breath after five minutes of football… to running a marathon within a year, alcohol-free and a hundred pounds lighter.

You’ll learn:

◼️Why most men lose their physical confidence long before they realise it

◼️The 9 tests that define your true athletic baseline — strength, endurance, and power

◼️How to rebuild the Type II muscle fibers that keep you fast, capable, and alive

◼️Why chasing “fitness” misses the point — and how to train for freedom instead of fatigue

◼️The mindset shift that separates men who age well from those who simply get older

This isn’t about chasing abs or records.

It’s about reclaiming your edge — so you can live, move, and play without limits.

👉 Find out where you stand.

Take the free Ready For Anything Performance Test today.

If you train to improve these numbers, you’ll be in the top 2% of men your age —

and, more importantly, you’ll be the kind of dad who can keep up.

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About the Podcast

The High Performance Gym
Helping you train, recover, and perform better in everyday life.
Welcome to The High Performance Gym
The place where you train for life.

I’m Keir Wotherspoon, a health and performance coach, sports scientist, and specialist in unlocking human potential. For over 15 years, I’ve worked with athletes, professionals, and everyday warriors to help them break through mental and physical barriers, take back control of their energy, and perform at their highest level—without burning out.

But this isn’t just about training harder or grinding through another workout. It’s about rewiring how you move, think, and recover—so you don’t just push through life, you own it.

Whether you’re an athlete chasing the next level, a parent carrying the weight of a family, or stepping into your golden years refusing to fade out—this podcast is your space to break free from limitations, take control of your body and mind, and start performing on your terms.

From optimising your body to rewiring your brain for success, we break down the science of energy, longevity, and self-mastery—giving you the tools to not just survive, but thrive.

You are not broken.
You are not past your best.
You are not stuck.
Your potential is untapped. Your limits are negotiable.

This is The High Performance Gym. Let’s get to work.

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