Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates #340 Joe DeFranco - How To Evolve Your Training As You Get Older
Feb 20, 2025
Joe DeFranco, an iconic fitness educator and gym owner, shares his insights on adapting training as we age. He discusses the shift from performance goals to overall well-being, emphasizing recovery and family balance. Joe highlights the importance of functional exercises and injury prevention in longevity training. He addresses the misleading fitness standards perpetuated by social media, advocating for authenticity and healthy living. Additionally, he emphasizes the significance of tracking nutrition for better eating habits.
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Training for Life
- Prioritize how you feel outside the gym, not just gym performance.
- Focus on training that enhances your life, not hinders it due to soreness or injuries.
Pain-Free Training
- If an exercise causes joint pain, don't do it; find an alternative.
- No exercises are mandatory; prioritize pain-free movement patterns.
Workout Structure
- Modify workout splits and try full-body or upper/lower routines.
- Reverse workout order: Do main lifts mid-workout after warming up and prepping joints.