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Over 40 Weeks of Free Mature Athlete Workouts

There's now way around it - we all get older. That doesn't mean you have to stop working out, but it does mean you may need to change the focus and intensity of your workouts. For that reason, we created ... Continue Reading

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Thank Norbert Shemansky for Your Weightlifting Category

I have recently written about the deaths of three legendary sportsmen, namely Tommy Kono, Muhammad Ali, and Gordie Howe. Sadly, the Grim Reaper has recently claimed a couple more sporting immortals. One of ... Continue Reading

You’re Not 20 Anymore: 2 Tips for Older Athletes

Working out gets tough as you get older. But it’s probably not for the reasons you’d think. Science has shown us that as we pass 35 the body slows down production of hormones beneficial to working ... Continue Reading

Two Over-60 Athletes Who Prove You Can Compete at Any Age

The CrossFit Open and Tactical Strength Challenge are both worldwide competitions coming up soon. You might be reluctant to sign up for either of these events, but two inspirational older athletes shared ... Continue Reading

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The Still Going Strong Past 50 Program, Part 2

Admit it. You've been training for years and have experienced aches and pains on occasion. Even if your training has been orthopedically-safe, there is regular wear-and-tear on your joints. It's ... Continue Reading

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The Still Going Strong Past 50 Program

Admit it. You've been training for years and have experienced aches and pains on occasion. Even if your training has been orthopedically-safe, there is regular wear-and-tear on your joints. It's ... Continue Reading

Science Tests Blood Flow Restriction Training on Elderly Clients

Strength is paramount to staying healthy and active as you age. It is important to learn how strategies for developing muscle mass, such as blood flow restriction, might benefit older ... Continue Reading

New Study Shows How the Body Builds Strength As We Age

You might wonder if there’s a point to working out beyond a certain age, other than to maintain strength and health. In a recent Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research study, investigators compared ... Continue Reading

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Grow Older and Get Stronger With Our Mature Athlete Workouts

"Getting 'old' is a choice, until it’s not a choice anymore. I have always had the attitude that my body is my body, and I will make it do what I want it to do, not what my age 'allows' it to do. ...I am ... Continue Reading

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Function vs. Performance for the 40+ Athlete

Everyone pretty much wants the same thing from training - to look good naked and have this elusive “anywhere” fitness. The famed “being prepared for the unknown and unknowable.” And the older we get, the ... Continue Reading

My Competition Results (Athlete Journal 94)

I competed in the 2014 100% Raw! Federation’s American Challenge on June 8th in Tucson, Arizona this past Sunday. Due to a few personal issues that prevented me from arriving the day before, I opted to ... Continue Reading

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It’s the Effort That Counts (Athlete Journal 92)

Recently, my training partner Bret Contreras published a fascinating interview with Canadian researcher Stu Phillips. One of the key take-aways was the relatively recent revelation that, for hypertrophy at ... Continue Reading

Bench Press Tips (Athlete Journal 88)

This was a bit of a deload week, so nothing terribly eye-popping to report. I’m looking to put up some fairly big numbers next week though, so stay tuned for that. I’d like to share a solution I ... Continue Reading

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Interview with Bill Vick: How I’m Beating IPF Disease, Part 2

One year ago I interviewed Bill Vick regarding his battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. You're thinking, "What the heck is that?" Well, it’s an incurable disease. But Bill Vick is defying the odds ... Continue Reading

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Big Lifts and Bodyweight Adjustments (Athlete Journal 87)

I had a handful of pretty big lifts this week and in general, everything feels very much on track. From here to the meet the main goal will be to stay on track and to stay healthy. I’ve also made a ... Continue Reading

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A Deadlift Slump and a Sore Lat (Athlete Journal Entry 83)

Athlete Journal Entry 83: Weekly Volume and Noteworthy Lifts Volume: 30,490 lbs (Last Week: 70,515 lbs) Squat 315x3 Bench 235x2 Much lower volume this week, but a few nice high ... Continue Reading

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Weekly Volume: 70,515 lbs (Athlete Journal Entry 82)

Athlete Journal Entry 82: Weekly Volume And Noteworthy Lifts: Volume: 70,515 lbs (Last Week: 52,966 lbs) Deadlift 315 (20x1) in 8 minutes Bench Press 225x3 Back Extension ... Continue Reading

Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 77 – Two Training Principles

EDITOR'S NOTE: Ever wonder how a world-class coach actually trains? Wonder what it's like to train as a "mature athlete?" Welcome to the athlete journal of Charles Staley. A big believer in practicing what ... Continue Reading

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Mature Athlete: Cycle 7, Week 12, Day 3

Cycle seven of the Mature Athlete Training Program offers the total package. A strength circuit, interval conditioning, an endurance circuit, and continuous conditioning are alternated over three training ... Continue Reading

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Mature Athlete: Cycle 7, Week 12, Day 2

Cycle seven of the Mature Athlete Training Program offers the total package. A strength circuit, interval conditioning, an endurance circuit, and continuous conditioning are alternated over three training ... Continue Reading

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Mature Athlete: Cycle 7, Week 12, Day 1

Cycle seven of the Mature Athlete Training Program offers the total package. A strength circuit, interval conditioning, an endurance circuit, and continuous conditioning are alternated over three training ... Continue Reading

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Mature Athlete: Cycle 7, Week 11, Day 3

Cycle seven of the Mature Athlete Training Program offers the total package. A strength circuit, interval conditioning, an endurance circuit, and continuous conditioning are alternated over three training ... Continue Reading

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Mature Athlete: Cycle 7, Week 11, Day 2

Cycle seven of the Mature Athlete Training Program offers the total package. A strength circuit, interval conditioning, an endurance circuit, and continuous conditioning are alternated over three training ... Continue Reading

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Mature Athlete: Cycle 7, Week 11, Day 1

Cycle seven of the Mature Athlete Training Program offers the total package. A strength circuit, interval conditioning, an endurance circuit, and continuous conditioning are alternated over three training ... Continue Reading

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