Rethinking Aging Athletes

Jets @ Noon: Winnipeg Jets Podcast · May 13, 2026 · 33m

We’ve heard it countless times."He’s too old.""That contract is going to age terribly.""How do you give that kind of money to a 33-year-old?""He’s washed."Etc. Etc.But how true is it in 2026?While Father Time remains undefeated, modern athletes are performing at elite levels later into their careers than ever before. Between advances in nutrition, recovery, sleep science, strength training, and year-round conditioning, is it time to seriously rethink what we consider "old" in professional sports?Is 36 really that old anymore?Cam and Kelly, filling in for Jim, are joined by strength and…