The session will explore practical strategies to support musculoskeletal and metabolic health in an ageing rail workforce. It will highlight how conditions such as osteoarthritis, obesity, and diabetes impact performance and attendance, and why early workplace interventions are critical. You will learn actionable approaches - including strength programmes, ergonomic solutions, and wellness initiatives - that protect employees, reduce absenteeism, and enhance long-term productivity. The speaker will also introduce the 'Industrial Athlete' concept, showing how sports science principles can sustain workforce resilience and performance.