How To! with Mike Pesca How To Age Like an Elite Athlete
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Jan 2, 2024 Learn how to prolong your athletic career and avoid injuries as you age. The podcast discusses the impact of aging on athletes, personal experiences with injuries, strategies for maintaining physical ability, training for proprioception, and the importance of sleep and recovery.
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The Aging Body
- Aging reduces tissue repair, leading to longer recovery times from workouts and injuries.
- Hormonal changes, declining muscle fibers, and eyesight also contribute to this decline.
Training Strategies for Aging Athletes
- Employ the 80-20 rule, focusing on interventions yielding maximum benefits.
- Prioritize periodization, a training structure with incremental increases and recovery periods.
Polarized Training
- Utilize polarized training: combine high-intensity and low-intensity exercises.
- This approach builds both peak performance and a strong cardio base.