The Strength Academy

This is our MOST requested topic to date!  Today we go in depth about what lifters in their 40s, 50, 60s, 70s and beyond should consider with their training and nutrition.  If you want to start lifting later in life, or keep lifting later in life, this is the episode for you!!  We also talk about changes we have made in our lifting careers as we get deeper into our 40s.

But first we discuss Jen's recent controversial Instagram post that didn't exactly come across as anticipated.  And a general conversation about what a crazy place social media can be.

0:00 - 23:00: Instagram controversy

23:00 - 46:53: Considerations for older lifters

Articles referenced on the show:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16491536/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26878863/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3940510/

https://us.humankinetics.com/blogs/excerpt/training-frequency-requirements-for-older-adults

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This episode is all about weight loss as a strength athlete.  When does it make sense to cut weight for a meet?  What if you want to lose weight for health and aesthetic reasons?  What’s the best way to maintain strength during weight loss?  And various methods to lose a couple of pounds the week of a meet.     

Articles referenced on the show:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21558571/

Check out this research summary on the topic from Kristin: https://www.fiercelyfueled.com/blog/how-fast-is-too-fast-for-weight-loss-in-strength-athltes

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Today we covered a listener's requested topic: how to prevent and treat burnout as an athlete.  We go over what it is, what symptoms you might experience, how to modify life and training to help, and steps you can take to make sure you don’t get to that place again in the future.  

Articles referenced on the show:

https://www.nata.org/blog/beth-sitzler/burnout-athletes

People mentioned on the show:

Jujimufu (Jon Call)

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Breaking news in the powerlifting world!  The USAPL has been suspended from the IPF for one year due to drug testing practices.  There’s a lot of speculation and half information surrounding this suspension.  Tune in to hear the facts Jen Thompson knows, how the USAPL came to be part of the IPLF, and a discussion about what this may mean for the future of the sport.  

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Ever wonder how the heck to fit training into a busy life?  Together, Jen and Kristin have over 40 years of experience fitting training into their lives.  Jen balances teaching, coaching, being a mother and wife all while competing at the highest level.  Kristin owns and operates 3 businesses, manages employees and patient care, and makes time for family and friends while also training at the elite level.  Listen in to hear our tips!

Mentioned on the show:

Jennifer Millican

Meghan Scanlon

Chip & Joanna Gaines

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If you’re looking for a way to put on a lot of strength, this is the technique you need to add to your training!  In this episode we discuss the what, when, why, and how of overloading training. 

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Today we sit down with multiple time Bench Press World Record holder, and owner of SSP Nutrition, Dennis Cieri.  Dennis tells us what goes into making sure a supplement has no banned substances in it, and what he feels are the most important supplements for athletes to be taking. 

Join us for the 2nd part of our most recent episodes; this one is all about meet day nutrition.  We talked about what went well for Jen during her weight cut for Nationals, what she could have done differently, and Kristin shares with us what to eat and not eat on meet day to help you dominate the platform.

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Jen is just back from competing at Nationals and she and Kristin share their collective wisdom about how to mentally approach meet day so that your mind becomes your greatest asset on meet day!

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We had a million and one questions for Jamarr Royster, AKA @pancakegawd , in today’s interview.  We discussed lifting, where he gets his inspiration for his delectable meals, and the big question: does he really eat all that food?!  Tune in for a dose of authenticity and inspiration.

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