Ever feel like your workouts just aren’t delivering the same results anymore? You’re training hard, lifting heavy, and doing everything “right,” but somehow, progress stalls. Strength fades. Recovery slows. And your joints? Yeah, they’re not loving it either.Here’s the truth: it’s not your age—it’s your approach.That’s why I brought in Nick Nilsson, aka <a href="https://www.madscientistofmuscle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Mad Scientist of Muscle</a>. This guy has spent decades reinventing the way we build muscle, train smart, and stay strong—especially as we get older. His Return to Prime system isn’t about grinding yourself into the ground. It’s about training smarter, not harder, by optimizing the four key systems that fuel muscle growth.I put his method to the test, and let me tell you—it humbled me in the best way possible. 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