26/10/2026
Why Does Recovery Take Longer as We Get Older? 💪
Ever noticed that you don't quite bounce back from exercise, a busy weekend or a long walk like you used to?
Maybe a game of padel leaves you sore for two days instead of one, or an injury seems to take a little longer to settle.
Recovery can take longer as we get older — but that doesn't mean we should stop challenging our bodies.
Watch out for:
• Doing less because you're more sore after exercise
• Taking longer to recover from new activities
• Returning to exercise too quickly after a break or injury
• Sudden increases in your activity or training load
• Persistent pain that you're simply putting down to “getting older”
Staying active, maintaining strength and giving your body enough time to recover can all help you continue doing the things you enjoy.
Recovery is part of training too. Sometimes the answer isn't doing more — it's giving your body the time, sleep and gradual progression it needs to adapt.
At BodyRight Physiotherapy, we can help you understand what's affecting your recovery and gradually rebuild your strength, confidence and capacity after injury or periods of reduced activity. 💙
Getting older doesn't mean stopping. It means learning what your body needs to keep moving well.
Read the full blog (link in bio).