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Suggested Post Caption In his book Fast After 50, Joe Friel points to several studies on aging athletes in a quest to discover what aspects of aging as an athlete we can affect in our favor. He points out that both training volume and intensity are important to maintain fitness as we age, but intensity … Read more

Suggested Post Caption Are you trying to build back your fitness or bring yourself to the next level? Have you gotten off-track or taken time off and are ready to focus again? Here’s the #1 thing right now that will likely have the biggest impact on your current fitness level.Consistency.That will matter most right now. … Read more

Suggested Post Caption What does “aging” mean to you? The answer to that might depend on your age and will change over time. One thing we know about age, we have a lot of control over what that looks like. What’s thought of as “normal” aging simply means what we “commonly” see in the general … Read more

Suggested Post Caption factormyth ⛔ This is a Myth ⛔ ✅ Here’s what you should know 👉 Not only will it NOT hinder your cardiovascular performance, it could be the key that propels your performance to new levels.While the underlying benefits are not fully understood, several studies have shown an improvement in endurance without improving … Read more

Suggested Post Caption This is a great challenge and a solid core workout! See if you can make it the full 20 minutes. Modifications for the plank: in order of easier to harder, 1) Hands and knees, 2) Elbows and knees, 3) Hands and toes, 4) Elbows and toes. Choose the hardest version you can … Read more

Suggested Post Caption According to the new position statement from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, resistance training is effective in lessening age-related decreases in functional capacity and neuro-muscular function. And resistance training provides the following psychological and behavioral benefits:— Reduced trait anxiety— Enhanced self-efficacy— Improved mood— Positive changes related to anger and confusion— Improved … Read more

Suggested Post Caption Competitive athletes are practiced at uncertainty and the successful ones have an important tool in their arsenal. Optimism. The ability to control their thoughts in times of despair and suffering and find every fleeting positive.Our world is overcoming crisis right now and everyone has dealt with it differently. But even here we … Read more

Suggested Post Caption Greater Gluteus Maximus strength and activation have been correlated with better landing mechanics and running mechanics, along with better squat mechanics. In a study by Bell et al., a corrective intervention including isolated activation exercises improved movement quality and reduced risk of injury (including a reduction in the risk of ACL injury).. … Read more

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