#348 Robert Linkul - Training Older Adults and Training Resilience Against Fall Injuries

Robert Linkul is the industry leading authority on training older adults.

In this episode Robert shares:

-What sarcopenia is and why everyone should be proactive about it

-How we can reduce the risk of falling

-How we can reduce the risk of a serious fracture injury if we do fall

-How to improve muscle, motor skills, and bone density as we age through training

-Why power and explosive training matters for older adults(and everyone) and how to approach it in a safe and effective way

-The importance of having the strength and skill to get down to and up from the floor

-And much more

00:59 Understanding Sarcopenia

02:42 The Importance of Muscle Mass

04:51 Challenges in Aging Populations

16:30 Cognitive and Social Aspects of Aging

21:10 Training Older Adults

25:08 Building Relationships with Clients

27:49 Introduction to Power Training

28:39 Foundations of Strength for Older Adults

29:18 Tempo Manipulation for Power

30:11 Importance of Type II Muscle Fibres

30:57 Exercise Benefits and Longevity

31:44 Dynamic Movements and Injury Prevention

34:12 Release Lifts and Medicine Ball Exercises

37:08 Sled Training for Strength and Stability

42:35 Cross-Education and Injury Rehabilitation

44:30 Training for Ground Movements

49:38 Personal Anecdotes and Final Thoughts

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