02/03/2026
Losing athleticism isn’t something that just “happens.” It’s something we slowly stop training for.
Jumping.
Running.
Lifting heavy things.
Moving with intent.
Those are skills that fade when they aren’t practiced.
Most people blame their age. More often, it’s simply a lack of maintenance. Or getting hurtLosing athleticism isn’t something that just “happens.” It’s something we slowly stop training for.
Jumping.
Running.
Lifting heavy things.
Moving with intention.
Those are all skills that can be built and maintained. But they fade when they aren’t practiced.
Most people blame their age. More often, it’s simply a lack of maintenance… or getting hurt from taking the wrong approach.
Strength, speed, and explosiveness don’t just disappear overnight. They quietly erode when we stop asking our body to do athletic things on a regular basis.
Being an athlete is a mindset and a practice. Neither is limited by age or starting ability. They’re built through choices and consistency.
