Adapting Training for Aging Athletes

How should our training change or evolve as we age?

Is it time to hang up the old lifting shoes and take up stamp collecting?

Or can we still get in the gym and get after it?

Well if you’re over 40 (or getting there faster than you’d like), then this is the episode for you!

In this week’s podcast, we’re going to cover a ton of concepts to help you stay strong, lean and athletic well into your 40’s and beyond.

Whether it’s dialing in your training, dialing in your recovery, or optimizing your mental health and mindset, I guarantee you’ll take a thing or two away from this episode.

Let’s do this!

You don’t have to test your strength every week. If you train consistently, you know on those good days, the heavy weights are there.

-MR

10 Takeaways from the Physical Prep Podcast:

1. Aging doesn’t necessarily mean decline; it can mean improvement or expansion in numerous ways.
2. Mobility work is essential at all stages of life, but especially as we age.
3. Incorporating more frequent deloads can help improve recovery.
4. Why you should focus more on “touching intensity” as you get older.
5. Conditioning is vital for overall health and longevity, so you have to find ways to get it in your program.
6. Rotate training emphases to avoid plateaus, mental stagnation, and never get too far away from any one physical quality.
7. Strength training is critical as we age for maintaining muscle mass, strength, and keeping connective tissues strong.
8. Recovery becomes more important as we age.
9. Active recovery should play a role in your daily routine.
10. Connecting with others enhances mental well-being.

Related Links:

• Fit for Life Workshop with Joel Jamieson
• Podcasts Mentioned:
  • Nick Littlehales
  • Jeremy Bettle
  • Joel Jamieson
• Videos Mentioned:
  • Hip Mobility Video
  • Foot Mobility Video
  • Shoulder Mobility Video

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