S9 EP24: You're Not 20 Anymore. SO WHAT?!

As you welcome the new year, take some time to listen to your
body.  Ask yourself: Are the exercises I'm doing still
serving me? Are they helping or hurting my fitness goals?


To answer these questions, you must activate your growth mindset.
Look at where you are in your fitness journey and make
adjustments that match your body's evolving needs and abilities.
You can't prevent the passage of time. Your body is changing but
you can continue to be amazing! Don't dial back your goals, just
revise the narrative.


 Stop comparing yourself to your younger self. You have
gained so much experience! It's not about what you are losing.
It's about working smarter, not harder. Want to know the most
important things to focus on as you age? Hear our tangible action
items. Map out your new way with our suggestions for what to
adjust in the gym, the kitchen, and outside the gym. Maximize the
body you have right now. Your potential is endless!


(0:00:00) Introduction



(0:12:13) Balance work becomes more important as you age

(0:18:18) Weight training is essential to maintain muscle
mass as you get older

(0:21:23) Pull exercises should be prioritized over
push-to-counter technique

(0:28:54) Protein intake must increase to support muscle as
the body ages

(0:29:52) Pay attention to calcium and vitamin D intake for
bone health

(0:30:55) Drink more water since thirst signals can decrease
with age

(0:32:00) Consider adding creatine to boost muscle repair

(0:34:44) Decrease training intensity and volume as recovery
ability declines

(0:41:01) Invest in proper footwear and mattress as an aging
athlete

(0:44:13) Decompress the spine regularly to counter gravity's
compression

(0:46:49) Approach fitness changes from a growth mindset

(0:50:19) Maximize your current athletic potential by
listening to your body's needs



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