Age is Just a Number: Rob's World Record and No-Nonsense Approach

Fitness Racing Podcast
Written By Jason Curtis

In this candid and inspiring episode of the Deadly Dozen Podcast, we chat with Rob, a world record holder in the 50+ category and an unstoppable force in the world of fitness racing. From setting up events with his parrot to dominating podiums and training twice a day, Rob shares his gritty, no-nonsense approach to training, mindset, and performance.

Topics in this episode include:
🔥 Rob’s unstructured training philosophy – no programs, just raw effort
🔥 Why Rob never takes rest days and how it fuels his performance
🔥 Surprising nutrition tips (yes, kebabs and sweets are involved!)
🔥 Racing with a chip on his shoulder and chasing “tattoos and turkey teeth”
🔥 How fitness racing reignited our host’s passion for training
🔥 Rob’s real talk on recovery, motivation, and staying unapologetically true to yourself

This episode proves that age is just a number — it’s mindset, consistency, and determination that define your limits. Tune in for a refreshing and honest conversation on pushing past your perceived barriers.

Jason Curtis

Jason Curtis is a leading strength and conditioning coach, former British Army physical training instructor, and bestselling author of numerous books on health, fitness, and sports performance. Based in the UK, he owns and operates a thriving gym, 5S Fitness, where he coaches athletes from all walks of life.

Jason is the founder of The SCC Academy, which has educated and certified over 35,000 fitness professionals and enthusiasts around the world. He also co-founded the CSPC, a specialist organisation dedicated to advancing the skills of combat sports coaches and athletes.

In the world of competitive fitness, Jason is best known as the founder of the Deadly Dozen—a global phenomenon that has redefined fitness racing, with hundreds of events hosted across multiple countries.

https://www.jasoncurtis.org
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