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mature athletes

Older Adults Need Well-Rounded Routines

Most of us know it’s important to remain fit and active as we age. It’s not just good for your health and longevity, either. Maintaining a minimum level of fitness makes everyday life that much easier. ... Continue Reading

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Mature Athlete: Cycle 6, Week 4, Day 3

The sixth 12-week cycle is unique. It is divided into two 6-week segments. Each segment has three training days with a different theme each day. You have your choice of exercises and activities based on ... Continue Reading

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Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 60 – Easy Benching

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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Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 59 – Business as Usual

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 6, Week 3, Day 2

The sixth 12-week cycle is unique. It is divided into two 6-week segments. Each segment has three training days with a different theme each day. You have your choice of exercises and activities based on ... Continue Reading

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Mature Athlete: Cycle 6, Week 3, Day 1

The sixth 12-week cycle is unique. It is divided into two 6-week segments. Each segment has three training days with a different theme each day. You have your choice of exercises and activities based on ... Continue Reading

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Mature Athlete: Cycle 6, Week 2, Day 3

The sixth 12-week cycle is unique. It is divided into two 6-week segments. Each segment has three training days with a different theme each day. You have your choice of exercises and activities based on ... Continue Reading

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Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 58 – Another Solid Week

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 6, Week 1, Day 3

The sixth 12-week cycle is unique. It is divided into two 6-week segments. Each segment has three training days with a different theme each day. You have your choice of exercises and activities based on ... Continue Reading

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Fit at Forty: 3 Keys for Guys Like Me

In the book The Celestine Prophecy, James Redfield wrote about how we should notice when life tries to make you pay attention through coincidences. In day-to-day life this could be something as simple as ... Continue Reading

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Mature Athlete: Cycle 6, Week 1, Day 1

The sixth 12-week cycle is unique. It is divided into two 6-week segments. Each segment has three training days with a different theme each day. You have your choice of exercises and activities based on ... Continue Reading

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Mature Athlete: Cycle 5, Week 12, Day 3

The fifth 12-week cycle of Mature Athlete workouts gets back to the basics. A combination of strength training, conditioning, and an activity of your choice is scheduled over three non-consecutive training ... Continue Reading

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Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 56 – Seven Weeks Out

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 5, Week 12, Day 2

The fifth 12-week cycle of Mature Athlete workouts gets back to the basics. A combination of strength training, conditioning, and an activity of your choice is scheduled over three non-consecutive training ... Continue Reading

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Mature Athlete: Cycle 5, Week 12, Day 1

The fifth 12-week cycle of Mature Athlete workouts gets back to the basics. A combination of strength training, conditioning, and an activity of your choice is scheduled over three non-consecutive training ... Continue Reading

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Mature Athlete: Cycle 5, Week 11, Day 3

The fifth 12-week cycle of Mature Athlete workouts gets back to the basics. A combination of strength training, conditioning, and an activity of your choice is scheduled over three non-consecutive training ... Continue Reading

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Mature Athlete: Cycle 5, Week 11, Day 2

The fifth 12-week cycle of Mature Athlete workouts gets back to the basics. A combination of strength training, conditioning, and an activity of your choice is scheduled over three non-consecutive training ... Continue Reading

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Mature Athlete: Cycle 5, Week 11, Day 1

The fifth 12-week cycle of Mature Athlete workouts gets back to the basics. A combination of strength training, conditioning, and an activity of your choice is scheduled over three non-consecutive training ... Continue Reading

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Mature Athlete: Cycle 5, Week 10, Day 3

The fifth 12-week cycle of Mature Athlete workouts gets back to the basics. A combination of strength training, conditioning, and an activity of your choice is scheduled over three non-consecutive training ... Continue Reading

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Mature Athlete: Cycle 5, Week 10, Day 2

The fifth 12-week cycle of Mature Athlete workouts gets back to the basics. A combination of strength training, conditioning, and an activity of your choice is scheduled over three non-consecutive training ... Continue Reading

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What Seniors Can Teach Us About Fitness and Not Giving Up

At some point I’ll have to hang it up. Thankfully, It’s still a ways off (knock on wood) but the reality is there is an endpoint for all of us. One by one, I’ll have to put the running shoes, the road ... Continue Reading

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Mature Athlete: Cycle 5, Week 9, Day 3

The fifth 12-week cycle of Mature Athlete workouts gets back to the basics. A combination of strength training, conditioning, and an activity of your choice is scheduled over three non-consecutive training ... Continue Reading

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Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 53 – Sore But Not Sorry

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 5, Week 9, Day 2

The fifth 12-week cycle of Mature Athlete workouts gets back to the basics. A combination of strength training, conditioning, and an activity of your choice is scheduled over three non-consecutive training ... Continue Reading

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