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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
Age Isn't Just a Number: Programming for Older Clients
Older clients are capable of amazing things. Plan smart to help them stay strong and mobile now and in the future.
Andrew Read
The Mature Athlete: Building Athleticism in Baby Boomers
The first thing to realize about coaching masters is that age is not the most important factor.
Bob Takano
It's Not the Years, It's the Miles: Training After 50
Getting older isn't an excuse to sit on the sidelines.
Dan John
Running: The First Step to Rediscovering Youthful Abilities
There's nothing like a face-off with tusk-equipped wildlife to make you reevaluate how you feel about running.
Charles Staley
Strive for Longevity: 4 Primary Goals for Aging Athletes
Fitness goals change as you age. Address your deficiencies and diversify your fitness program for life-long health.
Charles Staley
A Simple Plan to Stay Fit as You Grow Old
Don't let your age keep you from training. This plan prevents the losses that come from waning youthfulness.
Andrew Read
3 Must-Read Books: Smart Strength With Charles Staley
Charles reveals his three favorite books about strength training as well as his go-to post workout meal (hint: it isn't always a meal).
Charles Staley
Training to Failure: Smart Strength With Charles Staley
Charles offers advice about morning workouts and using high reps in training.
Charles Staley
Increasing Pull Ups: Smart Strength With Charles Staley
This week, the answers to questions about pull ups, food labels, and how to grow big traps.
Charles Staley
The 3-Day Vacation Workout Plan for Masters Athletes
Vacations and holidays are a well-earned career perk, but don't let time off get in the way of staying fit.
Andrew Read
Escape the "Busy" Trap and Find Time to Exercise
You can make excuse after excuse about why you aren't being active, or you can simply find a way to make it work.
Jeanne Goodes
Injury-Free Running at 40: 2 Tricks and a 6-Week Plan
How do you go about acquiring serious running volume as a mature athlete when running can often lead to break downs?
Andrew Read
5 Fantastic Exercises You Should Be Doing After 40
At this stage of your training game, it's all about simplicity, consistency, and knowing your "why."
Craig Hysell
12 Reps - The Breaking Muscle Digest - Vol. 1, Issue 13
Twelve reader favorites from the past week and from the archives, curated to save you time and bring you happiness.
Breaking Muscle HQ
The Elliptical for Cardio? Smart Strength With Charles Staley
Strength training veteran Charles Staley is here to answer our readers' questions about life and lifting.
Charles Staley
The High Costs and Not-So-Sexy Side of Being a Pro Athlete
Competing on a professional level in CrossFit isn't as glamorous as it may seem - it is all about passion for the sport.
Amanda Allen
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