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mature athletes
Pushing My Limits (Athlete Journal 35)
This week I had to work around some groin, neck, and wrist issues, but I was still able to train.
Terry Hadlow
Eleven Weeks Until Worlds (Athlete Journal 101)
For the first time since starting the Matt Kroc deadlift cycle, I’m feeling confident that I’ll make it through the entire sixteen weeks.
Charles Staley
What Have You Done For Me Lately? (Athlete Journal 100)
The most successful people keep constant pressure on themselves. This is the price that must be paid for excellence.
Charles Staley
Fitness at 40: How to Train Hard and Play Smart
The most important thing to realize is that though you may feel like a young you, your body has other ideas.
Andrew Read
Expand Your Perspective (Athlete Journal 99)
To be successful in lifting, you have to use the greatest amount of intensity that you can sustain long-term.
Charles Staley
Training Highs and Lows (Athlete Journal 33)
Some days I feel confident and walk away from my training with a smile, and others are more of a challenge. The key is to keep my momentum.
Terry Hadlow
Contrast Promotes Recovery (Athlete Journal 98)
Take a look at my training plan, and you'll notice I vary movements, sets, and reps throughout the week. Here's why.
Charles Staley
Training Masks: Ideal for 40+ Athletes, Bad For Altitude
I think every person on the planet has these masks wrong right now, including the company that makes and sells them.
Andrew Read
Charles Staley's 5 “Secrets” to Lifting Success (Athlete Journal 97)
Recently someone asked what I attribute to my lifting success as an older athlete. Here's my response.
Charles Staley
Weekly Training in Preparation for Worlds (Athlete Journal 95)
I'm eighteen weeks out from the AAU Powerlifting World Championships. Here's my training plan.
Charles Staley
My Competition Results (Athlete Journal 94)
I competed in the 2014 100% Raw! Federation’s American Challenge last weekend, and was happy with the results.
Charles Staley
Training With Elbow and Wrist Pain (Athlete Journal 31)
Pain and discomfort made my training difficult this week, but I managed to work around it.
Terry Hadlow
Good Vibrations (Athlete Journal 30)
My body was feeling good this week, and I planned my workouts carefully to get in as much volume as I could.
Terry Hadlow
It's the Effort That Counts (Athlete Journal 92)
New studies are suggesting the numbers of repetitions per set matters much less than how hard you push yourself.
Charles Staley
Quality Time in the Weight Room (Athlete Journal 29)
The PanAmerican Championships are right around the corner, so I am trying to get in more alone time in the gym.
Terry Hadlow
Grinding Out Heavy Sets (Athlete Journal 91)
Lately I’m focusing on work, rather than saving myself on my warm ups so that I can display my strength at the top set.
Charles Staley
Cheryl Brost: On Becoming a Professional Athlete
At 42, Cheryl Brost is signing with the San Francisco Fire, one of the premier teams in the National Pro Fitness League.
Michelle Baumann
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