Dr. Albertson is a guest on strength training coach Matt Pendola's popular podcast (pendolatraining.com) in the second of a three part series focused on things people over age 40 should think about when it comes to starting a strength training program or improving their training.  In this episode, Dr. Albertson, Matt, and massage therapist Erin Pendola discuss some current best practices for workouts. 

Highlights:

0:57  Introduction to the three part series.

3:47  Warm up protocols.  Start by getting your body temperature up.

6:05  Research shows static stretching to begin a workout leads to more injuries.

6:40  Ideas for warming up, resources for finding warm up protocols, and how long to warm up.

9:54  Start with aerobic sets. 

10:43  High intensity training for coordination and performance.

12:01  Proper form is important.  Don't overload dysfunction, causing pain and injury.

13:25  Time under tension... Focus on clean reps, not quantity.  It's about value vs. volume.  Once your form starts to go, stop! 

17:04  Outline of a 30 minute workout.

20:58  Training differences of men vs. women.

24:29  Finding a good trainer.  Start with a proper evaluation and make sure he/she develops a plan for you.

28:54  Cool down techniques at the end of a workout.