Novak Djokovic proactive care performance: The science of defying age
Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Nov 30, 2025 · 16 min read
Elite performance in your late 30s is achievable when you proactively manage the predictable physiology of aging. You can counter testosterone’s roughly 1 to 2 percent yearly decline after 30, VO₂ max’s roughly 10 percent per-decade drop, and up to roughly 8 percent per-decade muscle loss with consistent training, strength work, and recovery before injuries ...