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Move It! You're Old, You're Not Dead
It's a scientific fact, it's never too late to commit to movement, and strength, and flexibility, and mobility, and fitness. Your attitude is all that counts.
Tom Morrison
Workouts for Fat Loss After 40
Just because you're over 40 doesn't mean you have to give up on your fitness goals.
Brad Borland
Facing the Second Half of Your Fitness Life
At some point, we all must reflect and make the choice to age gracefully, not foolishly.
Eric C. Stevens
Protein Requirements for the Ageing Athlete
You may be surprised to learn exactly how much protein you need as you get older.
Scott Tindal
Age Isn't a Limiter: A Simple Plan to Stay Fit and Flexible
Don't let your age keep you from training. This plan prevents the losses that come from waning youthfulness.
Andrew Read
Lifting Stuff, Being Harder to Kill, and Why Burpees Save Lives
As humans, we’ve crafted our environment to make life easy. While that’s helped us get where we are today, it comes at a potential price.
Tommy Wood
Stupid S*#! I Did in My 20s (And Why Being 30 Is Better)
I'm far from old, but so far thirty feels much different from my twenties did. In fact, it feels better.
Robert Camacho
2 Weekly Training Plans for Serious 40+ Athletes
Just because you're over forty doesn't mean you can't still train hard. But you will need to make a few adjustments.
Andrew Read
Stave Off Aging: 2 Training Tips for Older Athletes
Working out gets tough as you get older. But it’s probably not for the reasons you’d think.
Andrew Read
The CrossFit Open: Is Your Head in Line With Your Goals?
Be realistic and appreciate what your body is capable of - but also respect its limitations.
Vanessa Bennington
It's Never Too Late to Compete for the First Time
Don't read these two stories if you don't want to be inspired. You're never too old to try something new.
Craig Marker
Live Long and Prosper: Real World Fitness for the 40+ Athlete
When it does come time to add strength into your routine, the only question worth asking is, “How much do I need?”
Andrew Read
Bulls and Toby Keith: Fitness Lessons for the 40+ Athlete
You might not be as good as you once were, but it is still possible to achieve health and fitness at any age.
Andrew Read
5 Essential Tips for Coaching the 40-and-Over Crowd
Coaching clients over forty isn't just about teaching technique, but also learning how to communicate with them.
Craig Hysell
The 5 Training Mistakes You Need to Avoid After 35
You can save yourself years of pain by accepting that the rules of biology apply to you, and that education is your best friend.
Craig Hysell
Science Tests Blood Flow Restriction Training on Elderly Clients
A new study suggests blood flow restriction helps elderly clients get bigger, but not necessarily stronger.
Doug Dupont
New Study Shows How the Body Builds Strength As We Age
The body pursues different strategies for dealing with resistance exercise as we age, but that doesn't mean you can't get stronger.
Doug Dupont
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