🎙️ Episode 102 – Tom Morgan: Falling Back in Love with Training, Navigating Injuries & Staying Strong After 30

🎙️ Episode 102 – Tom Morgan: Falling Back in Love with Training, Navigating Injuries & Staying Strong After 30

Author: Karl O Rourke July 25, 2025 Duration: 1:04:28
This week, we’re joined by Tom Morgan, founder of Tom Project Performance — a voice many of you will recognize from Fitness XPO in Bolton, where his no-nonsense approach to training struck a chord with thousands. In this episode, we dig into:
  • The mission behind Tom Project Performance — and why Tom’s so passionate about helping people reconnect with training
  • Why many former athletes and active 20-somethings struggle to stay motivated in their 30s
  • What happens after 30 – and why performance doesn’t have to nosedive
  • How to train around recurring injuries instead of giving up
  • The psychology of pain and why fearing movement can actually make things worse
  • Tom’s transition into fatherhood — how becoming a dad changed his training and his mindset
  • Training advice for busy professionals, new dads, and people constantly battling niggles
  • Why bodyweight and plyometric training might be what your program’s missing
  • Common warm-up mistakes (and how to fix them)
  • The 3 biggest lessons Tom would give his younger self
Whether you're a personal trainer, a weekend warrior, or a dad trying to stay in shape, this is one of the most practical and grounded training conversations we’ve had. 🎧 Tune in now – Episode 102 of The Uneducated PT Podcast
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Hosted by Karl O Rourke, Hard Conversations Ireland is built on the belief that the most interesting paths often lead through topics we’re conditioned to skirt around. This isn’t a lecture series or a polite chat; it’s a space where genuine curiosity drives the dialogue, whether the guest is a renowned athlete, a business leader navigating a crisis, or someone with a profoundly personal story to tell. You’ll hear discussions that move seamlessly from the practicalities of physical fitness and the mechanics of the business world to the nuanced realities of social issues and personal growth. The common thread is a commitment to depth, to sitting with an idea long enough to uncover its layers, even when it feels uncomfortable. By asking the questions that often go unspoken, this podcast creates a rare kind of clarity. Each episode offers a unique perspective, but they all share a raw, exploratory energy that challenges listeners to think a little harder about the world and their place in it. Tune in for conversations that are as educational as they are unpredictable, proving that the most valuable insights frequently lie just beyond the edge of easy small talk.
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