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Barbell Shrugged

[Longevity] How to Train for Health and Performance for the Rest of Your Life w/ Dan Garner, Andy Galpin, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash, and Dan Garner #743

Apr 17, 2024
Nutrition coach and fitness expert Dan Garner joins the hosts to discuss training for health and performance. They cover topics like periodization models, longevity through health and performance, maintaining muscle mass post-competitive career, mental well-being, balancing muscle building and cardio training, enhancing performance with plyometrics, and pushing limits in fitness challenges.
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  • Longevity is about living a high-quality life with performance goals, not just adding years.
  • Periodization and intensity variation are crucial for long-term health and fitness maintenance.

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Questioning the Goal of Longevity

The discussion revolves around the concept of longevity, debating whether longevity itself is the ultimate goal or a framework to maintain health and fitness for an extended period. The conversation delves into dissecting how to structure a year by focusing on components like nutrition, training, cardiovascular health, and meaningful events that add value to life, ultimately aiming to sustain skills and health for longevity.

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