EP264 You're Not 20 Anymore. SO WHAT?!

01.09.2024 - By Constantly Varied Gear Play

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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