Most active adults don’t get injured because they’re weak—they get injured because of how they move.
The biggest mistake is repeating poor movement patterns under load.
That’s the #1 mistake I see.
Strength doesn’t fix the poor mechanics you developed. In fact, getting stronger on top of bad movement often makes the problem show up faster.
Here’s how it usually plays out:
Except nothing about this process is random. The body is incredibly good at compensating… until it isn’t.
Pain-free training isn’t about lifting lighter forever. It’s about moving well so your body can tolerate the load long-term without pain.
If you want to stay active for years- movement quality has to come first.
Strong bodies move well.
Healthy bodies move well under load.