If you’re over 40 and carrying a few old injuries, it’s tempting to press pause on training altogether. But here’s the truth: completely stopping might actually make things worse. In this blog, we explain why training around injury — with the right guidance — can support your recovery, protect your progress, and even reduce future pain.
We get it.
You’ve finally built some momentum… and then a flare-up hits.
Your knee twinges.
Your back locks up.
Your shoulder feels off.
Your instinct?
Stop. Rest. Wait until it’s 100% better.
But here’s what we’ve seen after coaching hundreds of busy adults over 40:
👉 Injury isn’t a reason to stop — it’s a reason to train smarter.
When you stop training completely, here’s what happens:
The result?
More stiffness, more fear, and less motivation to start again.
Instead of “resting until it’s gone,” the smarter approach is training around the injury — with targeted movements, expert coaching, and smart regressions.
At RFT, we regularly help people:
✅ Modify movements to avoid pain
✅ Strengthen supporting muscles
✅ Improve movement patterns that caused the issue
✅ Rebuild confidence without pushing too far
Got a sore knee? We’ll shift your loading.
Bad back? We’ll dial in your core and movement mechanics.
Shoulder niggle? There’s still 80% of your body we can train pain-free.
The key isn’t to stop — it’s to adapt.
If you’re in pain, you don’t need to avoid the gym.
You just need:
Injury is part of training.
It’s also a powerful opportunity to learn, grow, and come back stronger.
You don’t need to wait until everything feels perfect.
In fact, that’s the very reason many people lose their strength — and their momentum.
Let us help you stay in the game.
👉 Book your free consultation today and let’s build a smart plan that supports your recovery and keeps you moving.
